CIRA .CA Domain Registry and Internet Infrastructure Services

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

CIRA provides management of the .CA domain name registry and cybersecurity and internet performance solutions to improve Canada's online safety and performance.

Target Customer

Canadian organizations (education, healthcare, and municipalities), hosting providers, registrars, MSPs and resellers, and enterprises/SMBs seeking .CA domains and cybersecurity/internet performance solutions.

Key Differentiator

Not-for-profit national registry and internet infrastructure organization offering integrated .CA domain management, cybersecurity, DNS performance (including Anycast DNS and Canadian Shield), plus grant programs (Net Good).

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in the provided content; implementation/value realization likely varies by product (DNS/security vs. registry services).

Pain Points

1Need for secure, resilient internet infrastructure and cybersecurity for Canadian organizations.
2Requirement for reliable domain registry management and a national ccTLD (Canada) presence.
3Desire for improved DNS performance and online threat protection.

Key Features

1XDR (cybersecurity) and DNS Firewall
2Anycast DNS
3CIRA Canadian Shield
4Cybersecurity Awareness Training
5Net Good Grants
6Registry services for gTLDs/ccTLDs (registry platform)

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1CTO
2CIO
3VP IT
4IT Director
5Security Manager
6CISO
7Registrar/Domain Administrator

Client Results

1Improved cybersecurity posture for Canadian organizations
2Enhanced DNS performance and resilience
3Access to grant programs and not-for-profit initiatives supporting Canada’s internet
4Efficient management of .CA domain registrations and registry operations

Competitive Advantages

1Not-for-profit status with national registry scope
2Integrated cybersecurity, DNS/performance, and registry services
3Canada-specific solutions (e.g., Canadian Shield, Anycast DNS)
4Grant programs via Net Good to support internet initiatives
5Experience handling .CA domain registry and related services

Key Benefits

1Secure and reliable .CA domain registrations

2Enhanced cybersecurity and DNS performance

3Access to grant programs and not-for-profit initiatives

4Resilient internet infrastructure for Canada

Case Studies & Success Stories

MTLContractors.ca: a labour of brotherly love

Case #1

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Navigating cybersecurity in a time of uncertainty at Canadians Connected: Toronto

Case #2

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Additional Product Information

Product Description

CIRA manages the .CA domain name registry and offers cybersecurity, DNS/performance solutions, and registry services, plus Net Good grants and industry-focused resources.

Target Market

Organizations and partners in Canada needing .CA domains, cybersecurity and DNS/performance solutions; including education, healthcare, municipalities, hosting providers, registrars, MSPs/resellers, and enterprises/SMBs.

Unique Value Proposition

A not-for-profit national registry with integrated cybersecurity, DNS performance, and grant programs tailored to Canada’s internet needs.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the provided content.

Pricing Model

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