The Ottawa International Airport Authority Enhances Security with Calian's Digital Command Centre

Executive Summary

• Calian Group Ltd. secured a three‑year agreement with the Ottawa International Airport Authority (OIAA) to design, implement and manage a cyber‑focused Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• The SOC will provide 24/7/365 real‑time security monitoring and threat response for OIAA’s increasingly digital airport infrastructure.
• This contract expands an existing partnership following a prior IT modernization project and underscores Calian’s role in mission‑critical cybersecurity services.

Key Details

• Contract Duration: 3 years (starting shortly after announcement).
• Scope of Services: Design, implementation, and ongoing management of OIAA’s Security Operations Centre; continuous monitoring, threat intelligence, incident response, and reporting.
• Strategic Importance: Enhances OIAA’s ability to protect physical and virtual airport environments amid growing digital integration.
• Partnership History: Follows a successful IT modernization project between Calian and OIAA; represents the next phase of collaboration.
• Company Positioning: Highlights Calian’s four‑pillar service model—cybersecurity, cloud modernization, data & AI, staff augmentation—and its 40‑year track record delivering mission‑critical solutions.

Notable Quotes

“As airports become more digitally integrated, the importance of securing both our physical and virtual environments has never been greater,” – Susan Margles, President and CEO, Ottawa International Airport Authority.

“Every SOC we implement is tailored to provide expert‑driven, proactive, seamless protection…so our clients can focus on driving their business with total confidence,” – Michael Muldner, Chief Information and Technology Officer, Calian.