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Measuring What Matters in Critical Infrastructure
Quantitative risk analysis, interdependency metrics, and evidence-based decision support for the protection and resilience of national, regional, and local critical infrastructure.
🚀 Coming Soon
We are preparing to launch CIMAS — the Critical Infrastructure Modeling & Analysis Substrate — our flagship platform for quantitative risk intelligence.
Discover CIMAS: Our Upcoming Platform →
Critical Infrastructure Protection — Our Core Focus
InfraMetric specializes in the quantitative analysis of Critical Infrastructure Interdependency (CII), applying econometric and statistical methods to make infrastructure risk measurable, reproducible, and defensible. Our work directly supports risk management decision-making by replacing intuition-based approaches with empirical, standardized metrics that governments, operators, and policymakers can act on with confidence.
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Critical Infrastructure Interdependency (CII) Analysis
Applying econometric input-output modeling and supply-chain statistics to measure, forecast, and communicate interdependency risks across infrastructure sectors. Our metrics-based approach produces decision-ready risk intelligence — enabling evidence-based investment, policy, and operational choices.
CII risk assessment & decision support consulting
Quantitative risk measurement training
Interdependency forecasting & scenario analysis
Cross-border dependency analysis (Canada–U.S.)
Risk management framework development
Specialization: HPC & AI Infrastructure Security
As a focused application of CIP principles, we address the unique security challenges of High Performance Computing and AI infrastructure — including Zero Trust Architecture and Cryptographic Agility — informed by peer-reviewed research.
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Research & Publications
Tyson Macaulay is a Canadian cybersecurity researcher and author specializing in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Critical Infrastructure Interdependency (CII) analysis, and metrics-based risk management and decision support. His Google Scholar profile records 988 total citations as of 2025. His work is published through numerous periodicals and journals, Carleton University's NC-CIPSeR journal, CRC Press, Auerbach Publications, and Elsevier.
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Books
Critical Infrastructure: Understanding Its Component Parts, Vulnerabilities, Operating Risks, and Interdependencies — Tyson Macaulay. CRC Press, 2008. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6835-1
1.Securing Converged IP Networks — Tyson Macaulay. Auerbach Publications, 2006. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7399-7
2.Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems: SCADA, DCS, PLC, HMI, and SIS — Tyson Macaulay, Bryan L. Singer. Auerbach Publications, 2012. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0196-3
3.RIoT Control: Understanding and Managing Risks and the Internet of Things — Tyson Macaulay. Elsevier, 2016. ISBN: 978-0-12-419971-2
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Selected Peer-Reviewed Papers (NC-CIPSeR / Carleton University)
"A Case Study in Critical Infrastructure Interdependency Forecasting: Manitoba, Canada 2024" — Pulse & Praxis Journal, 2024. DOI: 10.22215/ppj-cipser.vi.4796
"Critical Infrastructure Interdependency: Measuring a Moving Target" — Pulse & Praxis Journal, 2024. DOI: 10.22215/ppj-cipser.vi.4798
"Cross-border Dependencies Among Critical Infrastructures: Econometric Analysis of Canada-U.S. Vulnerabilities" — Pulse & Praxis Journal (with Eric Griffin). DOI: forthcoming
"High Performance Computing Infrastructure and Zero Trust Architecture" — Pulse & Praxis Journal (with Daksha Bhasker). DOI: 10.22215/ppj-cipser.vi.4990
"The Danger of Critical Infrastructure Interdependency" — Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), 2019.
Presented at RSA Conference 2025, San Francisco: 'Critical Infrastructure Interdependence: Cyber Connectivity and Supply Chain Metrics'
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Introducing CIMAS: Critical Infrastructure Modeling and Assessment Substrate
CIMAS is our forthcoming, groundbreaking platform engineered to visualize the intricate interdependencies of critical infrastructure. It offers unparalleled quantitative risk analysis and evidence-based decision support for enhancing protection and resilience at every level.
Key Features
Dynamic visualization of infrastructure networks
Advanced quantitative risk analytics
Comprehensive interdependency mapping
Enhanced site assessment tools
Coverage for Canada, USA and Mexico
Designed for:
Emergency Managers
Regulators & Risk Assessors
Security Auditors
Infrastructure Developers
CIMAS will be freely accessible as a web application and an open-source project. Specialized training and customization options will be available. We are excited for the official launch in Q3 2026. Stay tuned for more updates!
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Research Affiliation: NC-CIPSeR at Carleton University
InfraMetric's research is conducted in affiliation with the National Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security and Resilience (NC-CIPSeR) at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. This partnership grounds InfraMetric's decision support and risk management work in peer-reviewed, academically rigorous methods.
NC-CIPSeR is Canada's leading academic centre dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in critical infrastructure protection. Tyson Macaulay serves as Deputy Director of NC-CIPSeR, contributing to peer-reviewed research on quantitative risk measurement, graduate mentorship, and the development of Canada's next generation of CIP practitioners and risk managers.
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NC-CIPSeR Research Focus Areas
Critical Infrastructure Interdependency (CII) measurement & metrics
Econometric and input-output modeling for CI risk management
Decision support tools for infrastructure risk and resilience
Cross-border Canada–U.S. infrastructure vulnerability analysis
HPC/AI infrastructure security within CIP frameworks
Emergency preparedness and national resilience planning
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About the Founder — Tyson Macaulay
Tyson Macaulay is the Founder of InfraMetric Analytics Inc., a Canadian firm specializing in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Critical Infrastructure Interdependency (CII) analysis. He has over 25 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, networking, enterprise systems, and critical infrastructure environments.
Macaulay is Deputy Director of the National Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security and Resilience (NC-CIPSeR) at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, where he is also an alumnus. In this role he leads peer-reviewed research, supports graduate mentorship, and contributes to Canada's national CIP knowledge base. His research applies econometric input-output modeling to produce quantitative, reproducible, and defensible risk metrics — enabling decision-makers in government and industry to move beyond intuition-based risk management toward evidence-driven infrastructure protection strategies.
He is the author of four books on infrastructure security, risk management, and decision support, holds two patents, and has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers. His Google Scholar profile records 980 citations and an h-index of 9 (as of 2025). He presented at RSA Conference 2025 on cross-border Canada–U.S. critical infrastructure interdependencies and supply chain risk metrics.
Macaulay contributes to international and professional standards development as a volunteer with the International Standards Organization (ISO), Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). His professional experience spans enterprise cybersecurity, high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, data centre security, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure sectors across Canada and internationally.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is InfraMetric Analytics Inc.?
A: InfraMetric Analytics Inc. is a Canadian research and consulting firm based in Ottawa, Ontario, specializing in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Critical Infrastructure Interdependency (CII) analysis. It was founded by Tyson Macaulay in 2023.
Q: What does InfraMetric do?
A: InfraMetric applies econometric and statistical methods first documented in 2008 to quantify, forecast, and communicate infrastructure risk. Services include CII risk assessment, decision support consulting, interdependency forecasting, cross-border Canada–U.S. dependency analysis, and risk management framework development.
Q: Who is Tyson Macaulay?
A: Tyson Macaulay is the Founder of InfraMetric Analytics Inc. and Deputy Director of NC-CIPSeR at Carleton University. He has 25+ years of experience in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure, is the author of four books, holds two patents, and has 988 citations on Google Scholar (h-index: 9).
Q: What is CIMAS?
A: CIMAS (Critical Infrastructure Modeling and Assessment Substrate) is InfraMetric's forthcoming open-source web platform for quantitative critical infrastructure risk analysis and interdependency visualization. It is scheduled to launch in Q3 2026 and will be freely accessible.
Q: What is Critical Infrastructure Interdependency (CII)?
A: CII refers to the ways in which different infrastructure sectors — such as energy, transportation, water, and telecommunications — depend on one another. Disruption in one sector can cascade into others. InfraMetric measures and models these interdependencies using econometric methods to support risk management decisions.
Q: Who does InfraMetric work with?
A: InfraMetric works with governments, regulators, emergency managers, infrastructure operators, security auditors, and policymakers across Canada, the United States, and internationally.
Q: Where is InfraMetric located?
A: InfraMetric Analytics Inc. is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Q: How can I contact InfraMetric?
A: Email info@inframetric.ca or visit inframetric.ca. You can also connect with Tyson Macaulay on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/tysonmacaulay.
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About InfraMetric Analytics Inc.
Who We Are
Who we are: InfraMetric Analytics Inc. is a Canadian research and consulting firm headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded by Tyson Macaulay, InfraMetric specializes in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Critical Infrastructure Interdependency (CII) analysis.
What We Do
What we do: InfraMetric applies econometric and statistical methods — including input-output modeling and supply-chain analysis — to make infrastructure risk measurable, reproducible, and defensible. We provide quantitative risk intelligence, decision support consulting, interdependency forecasting, and risk management framework development for governments, regulators, infrastructure operators, and policymakers.
Who We Serve
InfraMetric serves governments, regulators, infrastructure operators, emergency managers and policymakers with quantitative risk intelligence, decision support consulting, interdependency forecasting, and risk management framework development.
Where We Operate
Where we operate: InfraMetric serves clients across Canada, the United States, and internationally, with a focus on cross-border Canada–U.S. infrastructure dependencies.
Our affiliation
InfraMetric's research is conducted in affiliation with the National Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security and Resilience (NC-CIPSeR) at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. Tyson Macaulay serves as Deputy Director of NC-CIPSeR.
Our flagship product
CIMAS (Critical Infrastructure Modeling and Assessment Substrate) is InfraMetric's forthcoming open-source web platform for quantitative critical infrastructure risk analysis, launching Q3 2026.
Contact
info@inframetric.ca | inframetric.ca | Ottawa, Canada
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Get in Touch
For research inquiries, consulting engagements, or speaking opportunities, reach out directly.
info@inframetric.ca
Ottawa, Canada
Connect on LinkedIn
NC-CIPSeR at Carleton University
© 2026 InfraMetric Analytics Inc. Ottawa, Canada
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