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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Why Should My Company Worry About Data Breaches?

Data breaches are a major cybersecurity concern because they can ruin a company’s reputation, cost millions of dollars, and paralyze businesses for several days. Here’s…

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What Is Cloud Security?

Security is on the mind of every business and IT decision-makers. With the average costs of a breach projected to be at $4 million, it is no…

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