​​To be considered for a non-transferable media pass, you must be:

1. A member of an established local, national or international media organization with relevant identification or;

2. A freelance journalist holding a letter of assignment on the official letterhead of a media organization signed by the publisher, assignment editor, or bureau chief. The letter must specify the name of the journalist, and the event for which accreditation is being sought, or;

3. A member of the online media with a registered corporation or media organization. Online publications requesting accreditation for their correspondents must have a substantial amount of original news content, commentary, or analysis on defence, security or cybersecurity issues.

NOTE: Publications or organizations that exist primarily for advocacy purposes may not qualify for media accreditation.

The CANSEC media room functions as a home base for journalists covering the show and a workspace to file stories.

The room is also used to hold announcements, technical briefings or press conferences during the two-day show. These do not overlap with scrums or keynote speeches. Food and beverages are provided, and media relations staff are available in the room at all times. 

​In addition to the ability to move freely around the show floor and view the latest technologies, products and services our industry has to offer, CANSEC offers journalists the opportunity to hear directly from top defence decision-makers and, in some cases, to participate in scrums following their remarks. CANSEC is often used as a venue for major announcements linked to the Canadian military, defence department and other topics of interest to the public at large.

As cybersecurity becomes an increasingly timely and important issue, CANSEC 2025 will also feature a large area dedicated to cyber defence and the Canadian companies working in this emerging industry.