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….
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…
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…