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…
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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…
Quick Tips for Reducing Everyday Business Expenses
The cost of everything has skyrocketed over the last couple of years. From technology to office supplies, prices have increased. Supply chain challenges have created…
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….
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…
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…
3 Critical Cyber Threats For Businesses in 2019
Malware, vulnerabilities, and social engineering are some of the main concerns for IT security professionals. Although the tactics used to target businesses and individuals are…
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…
3 Advantages of Using Cloud Infrastructure
Everyone knows that cloud computing is a hot trend, and its adoption should only increase over the next few years. According to one study published…
How to Maximize Your IT Assets
Productivity gains, competitive advantage, and better customer service are just a few reasons why companies should invest in technology. However, not all software and hardware…
How to Keep Your Business Compliant with GDPR and PIPEDA Regulations
Identity protection and data security are the buzzwords of the tech industry, with laws like GDPR and PIPEDA being put in place to protect an…