For Canadian businesses that hold contracts or sub-contracts within the critical infrastructure, telecommunications, energy, finance, transportation, or nuclear power industrial segments, it means there is an ever increasing need to have a comprehensive understanding of a complex web of cybersecurity regulations. 

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-sized business (SMB) owners are constantly looking for ways to boost efficiency and stay competitive. The Internet of Things (IoT) helps with cost savings like smart thermostats saving on energy bills, connected security cameras providing peace of mind, or even smart inventory systems streamlining operations. IoT devices promise a future where everything works seamlessly, making your business smarter and more agile.  But here's the catch

Cybercrime has become copy-and-paste simple with the invention of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). This model democratizes access to sophisticated malicious tools, allowing a broader range of individuals to execute ransomware attacks, even without advanced technical skills. 

A 2023 Statistics Canada report revealed that Canadian Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) paid between $10,000 to $500,000 per Ransomware incident. The question is, do YOU pay it. Discover Canadian SMB best practices.

The Canadian business landscape is undergoing a profound digital transformation. While hackers used to concentrate on endpoints like...

Ransomware. For Canadian Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs), it’s an escalating danger. The unfortunate reality is that...

Consider this stark reality: a recent report by the Insurance Bureau of Canada indicated that the average cost of a data breach for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) now exceeds $100,000. Beyond the financial hit, the reputational damage can be even more devastating, eroding customer trust and potentially leading to business closure.  

In the world of Canadian insurance, your reputation is everything. Trust, built on the promise of security and reliability, is the...

Lets unpack cybersecurity best practices, with a specific focus on insurance companies and navigating the complexities of data breach reporting obligations under Canadian law. Understanding these obligations is paramount for ensuring compliance, maintaining client trust, and mitigating the fallout from a potential cyber incident. 

For Small to Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs), navigating the cybersecurity landscape with limited resources and IT support means being an attractive target for cyber threat actors. Implementing the following 5 key cybersecurity strategies sets a baseline for operations, helps protect clients' sensitive information in accordance with Canadian law, and helps with compliance in this evolving threat environment. 

Safeguarding Canadian security and economic stability is paramount, and vulnerabilities in our defence supply chains have become a...

The question isn’t IF you’ll be attacked by a hacker, it’s WHEN. It doesn’t matter if you are a one person shop, or you have 500...

Use this Employee Security Awareness Training checklist as your comprehensive guide to developing a powerful security awareness program.

Phishing scams are a persistent threat. Cybercriminals rely on unsuspecting individuals to steal personal and company information. By...

Use the following Secure Password Checklist to ensure your passwords meet the minimum qualifications: