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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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…
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…
What is the Difference Between Cloud Storage and Cloud Backup?
The cloud has become more pervasive in the last few years and in particular, the last two years. It has certainly helped businesses with their…
Why IT Will Cost More in 2022
In a previous blog this month, we talked about planning your IT budget and investments for 2022. In this blog, we will dig a little…
3 Very Risky Practices to Avoid When it Comes to Cybersecurity
With so many different types of cyberattacks being launched against companies these days, a common question among businesses looking to improve their defenses is “Where…
Top 10 IT Risks to Consider In Your Business
In the ever-changing world of technology in which we live, we are constantly faced with the ever-changing risk of threats. Whether these threats come in…
How to Ensure the Business Security of Your Remote Employees
In the past, a business was only able to operate effectively if all of its staff and equipment were under a single roof. These days,…
5 Tips To Avoid Clicking On Suspicious Email Links
When it comes to emails, it can be easy to click on dubious links that install malware or unwittingly share your personal information. For this…
Hybrid Work Trends Businesses Need to Know in 2021
As governments and businesses make plans to “reopen”, for lack of a better term, after over a year of living in pandemic mode, one thing we…
4 Benefits to Using Microsoft Office 365
By now, I’m sure, you’re all fully aware of what Microsoft office is. In fact, you probably use one of their many programs to help…