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…
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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…
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….
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…
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…
Advantages of IT Staffing Services for Your Business
Competent and trustworthy staff are the key to any successful business, but it can be difficult at times to find the right professionals suited for…
Back to the Office: Auditing Tech and Adjusting your Business
Many businesses were not ready for the global health crisis we were plunged into and needed to adapt quickly. Now that economies worldwide are reopening…
How to Build a Team in Microsoft Teams in 10 steps
Many organizations have started using Microsoft Teams for online meetings and chat. The fact is, in the past year, the usage of Microsoft Teams has…
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…
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 End of Support
The end of 2019 marks another momentous ending—when Microsoft will finish releasing security updates for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Here’s what this…