Canadian Cybersecurity Network Releases State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2026, Warning That Digital Trust Is Now Critical Economic Infrastructure

TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the NKST IAM Conference in Toronto today, the Canadian Cybersecurity Network released its State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2026 report, signalling a fundamental shift in how cyber risk must be understood nationwide. The report finds that cybersecurity can no longer be viewed solely as a technical issue. It has become a core economic and national stability imperative, with digital trust now underpinning financial systems, public services, and the country's competitiveness.

The 2026 findings show that Canada remains resilient, supported by strong talent, world-class research institutions, and a growing cybersecurity ecosystem. However, the report also highlights uneven maturity across the economy, particularly among small and mid-sized organizations, operational technology environments, identity verification practices, and crisis readiness. With attacks increasingly targeting trust, identity, and human decision-making rather than infrastructure alone, these gaps now represent systemic risk.

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