# Digital Governance Council Publishes Cybersecurity Guide

The Digital Governance Council (DGC) has released a practical guide designed to assist Canadian companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in aligning their cybersecurity practices with the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC) Level 1 requirements. This guide clarifies the relationship between CAN/DGSI 104 standards and CPCSC Level 1, supporting readiness and certification efforts for participation in defence supply chains managed by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and National Defence.

- **Why this matters:** Canadian suppliers aiming to engage in federal defence procurement must understand and meet CPCSC Level 1 cybersecurity standards to qualify for contracts.
- The guide provides actionable clarity on compliance pathways, reducing barriers for SMEs seeking to enter or expand within defence supply chains.
- Procurement professionals should incorporate CPCSC Level 1 certification expectations into vendor qualification and contract requirements.
- Cybersecurity service providers can leverage this guide to tailor offerings that help clients achieve certification and improve competitiveness in federal defence contracting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- National Defence
- Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
- Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

### Sources
- [Digital Governance Council rolls out practical guide on cybersecurity | Lexpert](https://www.lexpert.ca/news/technology-law/digital-governance-council-rolls-out-practical-guide-on-cybersecurity/394619) - Lexpert