Canada: Adopted Centre for Cybersecurity guidelines for critical infrastructure addressing cyber threats

On 29 October 2024, the Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity adopted the guidelines for critical infrastructure addressing cyber threats. The guidance aims to enhance the cyber resilience of Canada’s critical infrastructure. The guidance applies to operators of essential services across sectors such as energy, finance, health, and communications technology, aiming to strengthen cyber security measures. The guidance focuses on 6 pillars, including governing, identifying, protecting, detecting, responding, and recovering. The guidelines outline 36 security goals, providing organisations with practical steps to improve their cyber resilience amidst evolving cyber threats.