Phishing, Smishing, Vishing – What’s the Difference?
In the IT world there are many words and acronyms used that mean something to those of us in the industry but that may not…
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Ransomware Beliefs That Can be Detrimental to Organizations
Although ransomware attacks continue to increase, many organizations still don’t believe that it could happen to them or that they should do anything to prepare…
Azure Virtual Desktop vs Windows 365: What is the Difference?
As we mentioned in a previous blog Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is a cloud-based offering where the backend is hosted by a third party….
Common Reasons for Adopting Azure Virtual Desktop
There have been significant changes in the last several years in the way organizations of all sizes serve their customers. The same applies to their…
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…
What Is Desktop as a Service?
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is a cloud based offering where the backend is hosted by a third party. These hosted desktops are also known…
Securing the Hybrid Work Environment
From what we can tell the hybrid work environment is an environment that many businesses are operating in and will operate in for the foreseeable…
What SMBs Should Expect From Today’s IT Service Providers
The role of an IT service provider has changed over the years. It used to be that it was enough to just be good with…
Key Cybersecurity Requirements for Cyber Insurability
When an organization or business becomes a victim of a cybersecurity incident, having cybersecurity insurance can help with some of the costs that are associated…
What Risks are Generally Covered Under Cyber Insurance Policies?
When an organization becomes a victim of a cybersecurity incident, having cybersecurity insurance can help with some of the costs that are associated with recovering…
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….
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…
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…
5 Benefits of an Optimized IT Infrastructure
Is your current IT infrastructure helping your business thrive in its industry or creating obstacles for growth? If you’re still not using cloud technologies to…
Cybersecurity Trends to Watch for in 2020
Making a successful business is all about offering valuable products and services, but what do you do when thieves and hackers try to take valuable…
The Dangers of Dropbox
Do you know the dangers of dropbox and other cloud sharing apps? Learn more about how to keep your company’s data secure while maintaining efficiency.
How to Know if DaaS is Right for Your Business
Over the last several blogs we have looked at what Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) is, its benefits, and how it differs from leasing. DaaS is a growing…
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…