Free Cybersecurity Assessment for Canadian Businesses
Evaluate your organization's security posture against the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security's Baseline Controls. 50 questions, under 30 minutes, completely confidential.
No data is stored or transmitted. Your answers stay in your browser.
Three Steps to Better Security
Our assessment is based on the 13 Baseline Cyber Security Controls from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.
Answer 50 Questions
Evaluate your organization's readiness and security across 13 baseline control areas defined by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.
Get Your Score
Receive an overall compliance percentage, letter grade, and detailed breakdown by control area.
Improve Your Security
Get actionable recommendations for every control area with links to official Canadian government resources.
What We Assess
Based on the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security's Baseline Controls for Small and Medium Organizations.
50 questions · Under 30 minutes · No data stored
Common Questions
Is this assessment really free?
Yes, completely free with no strings attached. There is no upsell, no email required, and no data collected. This is a community resource for Canadian businesses.
How long does the assessment take?
Most people complete the 50 questions in under 30 minutes. The assessment auto-advances after each selection, so the process is quick and smooth.
Do I need technical knowledge to take it?
No. The questions are written in plain language for business owners and managers. You don't need to be a cybersecurity expert — just answer based on what you know about your organization's practices.
Is my data private and secure?
Your answers never leave your browser. No data is transmitted to any server, stored in any database, or shared with anyone. When you close the page, your answers are gone.
What do I get at the end?
You'll receive an overall compliance score, letter grade (A through F), a visual breakdown of all 13 control areas, top risks requiring attention, and specific recommendations for every question. You can print or save the results.
Who is this assessment designed for?
This assessment is designed for Canadian small and medium businesses (SMBs). It's based on the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security's "Baseline Cyber Security Controls for Small and Medium Organizations" (ITSM.10.089), which is the Government of Canada's recommended security baseline.
Before You Begin
50 questions. 13 Baseline Controls. One clear action plan. This assessment evaluates your organization against the cybersecurity baseline defined by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security — just answer honestly about your current practices.
The best part? This assessment is built on the 80/20 rule — a few key controls deliver the vast majority of your protection. At the end, you'll get actionable recommendations you can print, download, and share with your team so you know exactly where to focus first.
Cybersecurity Baseline Assessment Report
Based on the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS)
Baseline Cyber Security Controls for Small and Medium Organizations
For educational purposes only. This report is a general self-assessment provided free of charge on a best-effort basis by Cyber Unit Security Inc. It is not a security audit, compliance certification, or professional consultation. Scores and recommendations are approximate and may contain errors or omissions. No liability is accepted for any damages arising from the use of or reliance on this report. Consult qualified cybersecurity professionals for advice specific to your organization. Full Terms of Use: https://cybersecuritycanada.ca/terms/
Your Cybersecurity Baseline Assessment
Security Breakdown by Control Area
How your organization scored across all control areas
Detailed Breakdown
Individual scores and recommendations for all 50 questions
Need a hand with any of this?
This report is yours to keep and act on at your own pace. If you'd like help implementing any of the recommendations or just want to talk through your results, the team at Cyber Unit (cyberunit.com) — the people behind this free tool — would be glad to help. No obligation, no pressure.
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Need a hand with any of this?
This report is yours to keep and act on at your own pace. If you'd like help implementing any of the recommendations or just want to talk through your results, the team at Cyber Unit — the people behind this free tool — would be glad to help. No obligation, no pressure.
Learn More at cyber.gc.ca
Visit the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security for the full Baseline Controls document and additional resources for Canadian organizations.