Report by CDW Canada
2026 Canadian Cybersecurity Study
Key Findings
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.
Average incidents per enterprise in Canada increased from 191 to 342 year-over-year.
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.
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.