--- title: "08:54 ET Canadian Cybersecurity Network Releases Groundbreaking National Operational Technology (OT) Report on Risks to Canada's Critical Infrastructure" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/257740118.md" description: "The Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN) has released a significant OT Cybersecurity Report highlighting vulnerabilities in Canada's critical infrastructure. Key findings reveal that 54% of organizations experienced OT cybersecurity incidents in the past three years, with a talent gap in cybersecurity expertise and regulatory challenges. The report emphasizes the need for improved OT security measures and calls for leaders to prioritize OT risks as essential to national resilience. CCN urges immediate action to strengthen OT security across industries and protect essential services in Canada." datetime: "2025-09-17T12:54:53.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/257740118.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/257740118.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/257740118.md) --- # 08:54 ET Canadian Cybersecurity Network Releases Groundbreaking National Operational Technology (OT) Report on Risks to Canada's Critical Infrastructure _New research exposes vulnerabilities, talent gaps, and regulatory challenges threatening Canada's OT resilience_ , /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN), Canada's largest cybersecurity community, unveiled its highly anticipated OT Cybersecurity Report. The report offers a strategic analysis of the vulnerabilities and opportunities shaping Canada's Operational Technology (OT) landscape. As the digital and physical worlds become increasingly intertwined, the stakes for national resilience have never been higher. Continue Reading New research exposes vulnerabilities, talent gaps, and regulatory challenges threatening Canada's OT resilience A recent PwC survey underscores this urgency: 54 percent of Canadian organizations reported an OT cybersecurity incident in the past three years, and 45 percent of boards now view OT risks as their top business concern. Together, these findings are a wake-up call for the operators and systems that underpin Canada's critical infrastructure, signaling systemic threats that could disrupt essential services, compromise safety, and erode public trust. **Key Findings** - **Fragile OT networks****:** Weak segmentation and flat architectures allow attackers to move from Information Technology (IT) into OT, exposing production lines and critical services to disruption or compromise. - **Talent gap:** A shortage of cybersecurity expertise specific to OT environments leaves organizations vulnerable, as IT and OT teams struggle to bridge the skills gap. - **Regulatory lag:** Canada trails its global peers in federal OT security standards. While the proposed Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (CCSPA) aims to establish baseline protections, uncertainty remains around obligations and enforcement. "The CCSPA makes it clear: critical infrastructure operators must treat OT and IoT security as enterprise risk," said Sandeep Lota, Field CTO, Nozomi Networks. "That starts with visibility, knowing every asset in your environment, then building a program that can manage supply chain risk, detect incidents, and minimize impact." "Canada's critical infrastructure – power, manufacturing, transportation, and more– is increasingly digital yet alarmingly underprotected," said François Guay, CEO and Founder, CCN. "Our national OT report exposes this mismatch and calls on leaders to turn awareness into action. Securing OT isn't optional; it's essential to national resilience." **Building Canada's OT Resilience ** Leaders across industries and governments can act now to strengthen OT security and protect Canada's most essential services: - Put OT security on the agenda at executive briefings and board-level discussions. - Use this report to guide targeted investments, shape policy advocacy, and spark cross-sector collaboration. - Take proactive steps to build a safer, more resilient Canada – before the next incident puts critical infrastructure to the test. Download the OT Cybersecurity Report to learn more. (Cover art by Anson Chan.) **About the Canadian Cybersecurity Network **Founded in 2019, the Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN) is Canada's largest cybersecurity member organization, connecting more than 45,000 professionals and reaching nearly one million people nationwide. With a mission of "Stronger Together," CCN delivers independent research, national programming, and thought leadership to support cyber awareness, workforce development, and innovation. Learn more at www.canadiancybersecuritynetwork.com; follow on LinkedIn. **Media Contact **François Guay \[email protected\] 236-983-7300 SOURCE Canadian Cybersecurity Network ## Related News & Research - [Meet the Nvidias of power - 5 stocks winning Big Tech's $700 billion AI energy grab](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286680757.md) - [Missed Nvidia? Why Tech Analyst Beth Kindig Calls Bloom Energy Tech's 'Biggest Outperformer' After 217% Rally In 2026](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286756465.md) - [Nvidia Will Report Q1 Earnings on May 20 — Options Traders Expect an 8.65% Move in NVDA Stock](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286763191.md) - [Marvell (MRVL) More than Doubled This Year. 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