Ransomware victims concentrate geographically with the U.S. at 3,381, Canada at 374, and Germany at 291.

51% of observed ransomware victims in Q1 2026 were based in the United States; the United Kingdom and Canada each accounted for 4%.

57% of organizations in Canada report security funding as good or readily available.

20% of IT budgets are now dedicated to security among organizations in Canada.

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.

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.

52% of enterprise organizations in Canada reported suffering a breach.

51% of organizations in Canada identify AI model monitoring, auditing and assurance tools as a priority.

45% of organizations in Canada choose identity and access security for AI workloads.

45% of organizations emphasize the need for traceability and auditability of AI-driven actions.

Average enterprise cloud downtime per incident increased from 16 days to 20 days.

The United States remains the most heavily targeted jurisdiction in leak site activity, followed by Canada, Germany, the UK, and other parts of Europe.

In the second half of 2025, ransomware attacks against Canada and the UK accounted for a combined 30% of attacks.

Canada accounted for 6% and Germany accounted for 4% of undisclosed ransomware attacks in 2025.

Canada and the United States reported the highest percentages of Confidential Computing services in full production, at 26% and 24%, respectively.

41% of successful Canadian software buyers considered patching and update practices before purchase.

89% of Canadian software buyers who experienced implementation disruptions later regretted their decision in 2026.

62% of satisfied Canadian software buyers expect to increase their software spend next year, compared to 79% of disappointed buyers.