How to Prepare for a Cybersecurity Incident
A recent report by research firm, CyberEdge Group, found that 85.7% of Canadian organizations experienced at least one cyberattack within a 12-month period in 2021….
The Benefits of Electronic Signatures for SMBs
An electronic signature is a process of attaching an encoded signature to an electronic document. Electronic signatures are legally binding based on federal and provincial…
Creating Your Incident Response Plan
In a previous article we wrote about the activities and information required to create an effective incident response plan. In this article we will talk…
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…
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…
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…