Cybersecurity continues to be a top concern for organizations across Canada - and for good reason. Our latest research report dives deep into the cyber risk posture of over 4,900 Canadian organizations, uncovering trends that every business leader, IT professional, and security stakeholder should know.
Here are three key insights from the report:
1. Canadian organizations show strong cyber hygiene
Despite being considered adopters rather than pioneers in the cybersecurity space, Canadian organizations are performing well when it comes to cyber hygiene.
Using RiskRecon’s risk assessment, organizations were rated on a scale from A–F and 0–10. The average rating across Canadian organizations was B (7.5), with 36% achieving a high rating of A. In total, 66% of organizations fall within the average to high rating range, indicating a solid foundation of cybersecurity practices.
What about the organizations falling behind? To learn more about the organizations facing high-priority issues, download the full report.
2. Web-based attacks are the most common threat across all industries
While cyber hygiene is generally strong, web attacks remain the most prevalent type of breach across Canadian industries. These attacks outpace other threats such as phishing, insider abuse, and physical theft.
This finding is based on data aggregated from seven external sources and analyzed through the RiskRecon platform. The widespread nature of web-based threats highlights the need for continuous monitoring and proactive defense strategies, regardless of industry or size.
3. Certain industries face a higher volume of high-risk issues
Not all industries are impacted equally. Sectors such as manufacturing, information security, and education are experiencing a significantly higher volume of medium to high-risk cyber issues.
Key drivers of these risks include:
- Unpatched software
- Exposed services (e.g., open ports)
- Publicly accessible IoT devices
- Unencrypted sensitive systems
For example, colleges and universities show the highest concentration of Priority 1, 2, and 3 issues, likely due to their open information-sharing environments.
Want to see how your organization and industry stacks up? Learn more about the cyber risk trends in your industry by downloading the full report below.
https://www.riskrecon.com/report-cyber-risk-in-canada
