Preparing to Create Your Incident Response Plan
Often, when we consider creating incident response plans, we have cyber incidents in mind. This is not surprising, given the ever-increasing frequency of cyber attacks…
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Patch Management Best Practices
Right up there with human error, unpatched systems are one of the top causes of data breaches. According to the Ponemon Institute, over 57% of…
Best Practices for Cybersecurity Awareness Training Programs
Government agencies such as the Canadian Center for Cybersecurity (CCCS) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S., not to mention…
Avoid Becoming a Victim of Social Engineering
In any conversation regarding cybersecurity, the topic ultimately turns to phishing and the social engineering tactics that make this the most effective strategy for cybercriminals…
To Pay or Not to Pay: That is the Question That Ransomware Victims Must Answer
Most people never heard of the Colonial Pipeline Company before May 2021, even though it transports 45% of all fuel consumed on the US East…
Preparing for Compliance to the Modernization of Privacy Laws in Canada
With all the different legislation either already enacted or being enacted in different jurisdictions, organizations may find it difficult to determine what they need to…
Have you Heard About the Cybersecurity Onion?
Cybersecurity continues to be a top concern for businesses in Canada. This is not a surprise. In 2021, 85.7% of Canadian organizations experienced at least…
The Modernization of Privacy Laws and What This Means for Your Business
In a digital world where personal information is so easily collected and may easily be used for malicious intent, concerns about privacy and the protection…
The Modernization of Privacy Laws and What This Means for Your Business
In a digital world where personal information is so easily collected and may easily be used for malicious intent, concerns about privacy and the protection…
How to Prepare for Disruptions Caused by Cloud Service Outages
You don’t have to look very hard to find examples of cloud service outages. In June of last year, a huge cloud service outage caused…
Why Collaboration Data Needs to be Backed Up
In today’s business environment, the majority of collaboration content is acted upon and stored electronically in Software as a Service (SaaS) applications such as M365….
5 Reasons to Back Up Your Microsoft 365 Data
Many SMBs have moved to the cloud to take advantage of all the benefits that it can offer. A common misconception, however, is that the…
What is the Difference Between Cloud Storage and Cloud Backup?
The cloud has become more pervasive in the last few years and in particular, the last two years. It has certainly helped businesses with their…
Why Backups Are So Important
March 31st was World Backup Day. The annual event, which celebrated it’s 10-year anniversary this year, is meant to remind people and organizations to backup…
Have you Heard About the Cybersecurity Onion?
Cybersecurity continues to be a top concern for businesses in Canada. This is not a surprise. In 2021, 85.7% of Canadian organizations experienced at least…
Are You Properly Protecting Your Email?
In the 2021 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, Verizon reported a significant increase in attacks that involved phishing, social engineering and ransomware. According to the…
Valuable Cybersecurity Tips
10 Cybersecurity Tips to Keep Business Data Safe It’s no secret that cybercrime is on the rise. Breaches and ransomware continue to make headlines over…
What Businesses Need to Know about Upgrading to Windows 11
On October 5th, 2021, Microsoft released Windows 11. In this article, we are sharing the information needed on Windows 11 to make an informed decision about if and when businesses should upgrade the…