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The $81.8B committed to Canadian defence requires CP-CSC certification starting Spring 2026. If you work cross-border, CMMC is required too. Kopit gives you both — one platform, one effort, two certifications.
Self-attestation required for all DND contract bids
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CP-CSC is mandatory for DND contract bids. Without it, the $81.8B committed to Canadian defence is off the table.
Consultants don't scale
Traditional compliance consulting quotes six figures. That doesn't work when the entire industry needs to certify at the same time.
One market isn't enough
Over 60% of Canadian defence exports go to the US. If you work cross-border, CMMC is required too. Most contractors need both certifications.
Why Certification Is Hard
92% of Canada's defence contractors are small and medium-sized businesses. CP-CSC and CMMC weren't designed with them in mind.
- CP-CSC: 97 controls across 17 families — Level 2 audit required Spring 2026
- CMMC: 110 controls across 14 families — required for US DoD contracts
- Over 60% of Canadian defence exports go to the US — most contractors need both
- Every subcontractor in the supply chain must be certified
Basic Cyber Hygiene
Self-assessment. Required April 2026.
Advanced Controls
Third-party audit. Required Spring 2026.
Expert Protection
Government assessment. For sensitive programs.
One Compliance Effort. Two Certifications.
CP-CSC and CMMC share the majority of their controls. Work done for one counts toward the other.
Standards Released
CP-CSC officially published. CCCS ITSP.10.171 controls defined. Self-assessment becomes available to Defence contractors.
Level 1 Certification Required
Self-attestation mandatory for all DND contract bids. 110+ controls across 17 families must be addressed.
Third-Party Audits Begin
Level 2 certification requires independent assessment. Level 3 requirements published for sensitive programs.
Framework Fully Enforced
All three certification levels active across every DND contract type. Cross-border CMMC alignment fully operational.
We guide you through both frameworks simultaneously — one effort covers both markets.
We help you bridge the ~20% gap to CP-CSC. No starting over.
How Kopit Works
From gap analysis to certification in four clear steps
Assess
Complete our guided assessment covering all CP-CSC and CMMC control families. Get an instant compliance score across both frameworks.
Plan
We analyze your gaps across both standards and generate a prioritized remediation roadmap with clear ownership.
Remediate
Follow guided workflows to close each gap. Policy templates and implementation guides included for both frameworks.
Certify
Generate audit-ready evidence packages for CP-CSC, CMMC, or both — with one click. Submit with confidence.
Find Out Where You Stand
Free guided assessment across CP-CSC and CMMC control families. Get your compliance score across both frameworks instantly.
Platform Capabilities
Everything you need to achieve and maintain CP-CSC certification
Compliance Assessment Engine
Comprehensive evaluation against all CP-CSC control families. Answer guided questions and receive instant scoring with detailed breakdowns by domain. Identify your strengths and critical gaps at a glance.
Gap Analysis
Identifies gaps and maps them to specific ITSP.10.171 controls across both frameworks.
Smart Remediation
Prioritized action plans with templates, guides, and progress tracking.
Evidence Rooms
Organized, audit-ready documentation packages generated automatically.
CMMC Cross-Mapping
~80% overlap between CP-CSC and CMMC means one compliance effort covers both frameworks. Kopit automatically maps your work to CMMC Level 2, so Canadian contractors pursuing U.S. defence work get both certifications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CP-CSC certification and the Kopit platform
The Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CP-CSC) is Canada's mandatory cybersecurity framework for the Defence Industrial Base. Built on the CCCS ITSP.10.171 standard, it introduces three certification levels that contractors must achieve to bid on DND contracts. Without CP-CSC certification, Canadian defence contractors will be unable to compete for Department of National Defence procurement starting April 2026.
CP-CSC Level 2 aligns with U.S. CMMC Level 2, with approximately 97% control overlap between the two frameworks. This means Canadian contractors can work toward both certifications simultaneously. Kopit automatically maps your compliance work across both frameworks, so one effort covers both Canadian and U.S. defence requirements.
Level 1 self-attestation is mandatory by April 2026 for all DND contract bids. Level 2 third-party audits begin April 2027. Level 1 typically takes 3 to 6 months to achieve, and Level 2 takes 6 to 12 months. Starting early gives you buffer time for remediation and a competitive advantage when bidding.
After April 2026, contractors without Level 1 CP-CSC certification will be ineligible to bid on DND contracts that require it. This applies to both prime contractors and subcontractors in the defence supply chain. The requirement will expand as Level 2 and Level 3 deadlines take effect. Contractors who certify early gain a competitive edge over those who wait.
ITSP.10.171 is the technical standard published by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) that defines the security controls underlying CP-CSC. It specifies 110+ controls across 17 families covering areas like access control, incident response, and system protection. CP-CSC certification requires demonstrating compliance with these ITSP.10.171 controls.
Costs vary by organization size and current security posture. Level 1 is a self-assessment, so direct certification costs are minimal, but remediation (closing gaps in your security controls) is where most investment goes. Level 2 requires a third-party audit, which adds assessment fees. Kopit's platform is approximately $10,000 per year and can significantly reduce consulting costs by automating gap analysis and evidence collection.
Yes. CP-CSC applies to defence contractors of all sizes, from 10-person subcontractors to large prime contractors. Kopit is specifically designed for Canadian SMBs (10 to 500 employees) and simplifies the process with guided assessments, automated remediation plans, and pre-built policy templates so you do not need a dedicated compliance team.
If you only work on Canadian DND contracts, CP-CSC is sufficient. If you pursue US Department of Defense contracts, you will also need CMMC. Because of the approximately 97% control overlap between the two frameworks, Kopit lets you address both with a single compliance effort — avoiding duplicate work and opening both markets.
You're closer than you think. Approximately 80% of your existing CMMC evidence applies directly to CP-CSC. Kopit helps you identify the remaining gaps and fill them efficiently, rather than starting the Canadian certification from scratch.
CP-CSC (Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification) is Canada's mandatory framework for the Defence Industrial Base, based on ITSP.10.171 — 97 controls across 17 families. CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is the US equivalent — 110 controls across 14 families. The two share approximately 97% of their controls. For a full breakdown, see our framework comparison page.
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