Report by CDW Canada
2026 Canadian Cybersecurity Study
Key Findings
56% of organizations require proven accuracy and lower false positive rates before deploying AI systems.
In 2026, enterprise cloud infection rates reached the highest level ever recorded in the study's history.
Average incidents per enterprise in Canada increased from 191 to 342 year-over-year.
52% of enterprise organizations in Canada reported suffering a breach.
45% of organizations emphasize the need for traceability and auditability of AI-driven actions.
20% of IT budgets are now dedicated to security among organizations in Canada.
57% of organizations in Canada report security funding as good or readily available.
45% of organizations in Canada choose identity and access security for AI workloads.
51% of organizations expect transparency in how AI models make decisions.
51% of organizations in Canada identify AI model monitoring, auditing and assurance tools as a priority.
Average enterprise cloud downtime per incident increased from 16 days to 20 days.