Standards & Governance
Cyber.Irish aligns with internationally recognised frameworks and Canadian regulatory standards to help organisations secure data, demonstrate due diligence, and build a culture of cyber resilience.
Cybersecurity Frameworks
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) – U.S. standard widely adopted in Canadian sectors.
- ISO/IEC 27001 – Global benchmark for managing information security risks.
- CIS Controls – A prioritised, actionable set of defensive practices.
Compliance References
- PIPEDA – Federal privacy legislation governing data collection and usage in Canada.
- Alberta PIPA – Provincial private sector privacy legislation with breach notification rules.
- HIPAA – U.S. health data law relevant to Canadian cross-border data sharing and partnerships.
- FINTRAC Compliance – Reporting and KYC obligations for financial and crypto sectors.
Risk & Governance Resources
- Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) – National authority for threat alerts, mitigation guidance, and secure practices.
- CCCS Guidance Centre – Documents on ransomware protection, zero trust, and endpoint defence.
- NIST Publications – Authoritative U.S. library for encryption, authentication, and cyber defence.