The defence contracting rules of engagement have changed. For small and medium-sized defence subcontractors in Canada or the U.S., the landscape has shifted from a "trust me" handshake to a "show me" mandate. The days of simply having a great product or service are over. Today, your ability to win and keep lucrative contracts hinges on your company's cybersecurity posture, verified by two powerful new frameworks, CPCSC and CMMC

For years, we were trained to spot phishing scams by their tell-tale signs: the glaring typos, the awkward "Dear Sir or Madam" salutations, and the suspicious-looking links. We laughed at the infamous "Nigerian Prince" email and learned to trust our gut when something felt "off." But the rules of the game have completely changed. The scammers are now using the power of artificial intelligence. 

The stark reality for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is: it's not a matter of if you will be targeted by cybercriminals, but when. The comforting notion that your business is "too small to matter" is a dangerous fallacy, a mirage that hackers readily exploit. From ransomware crippling operations to data breaches eroding customer trust, the threat landscape is increasingly focused on organizations of all sizes.  

Canadian Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) are increasingly in the crosshairs of sophisticated cybercriminals. Ransomware, phishing scams, and devastating data breaches can cripple operations, erode customer trust, and even lead to business failure.  This is where Zero Trust emerges. It’s a paradigm shift in the cybersecurity world.