Brief: When virtually every business collects and processes some sort of personal data, data privacy regulations are often top of mind for Canadian Businesses. In this article we look at a few sample national and international privacy regulations, some of the challenges that we face when dealing with them, and a few tips and best […]
Brief: Intellectual property (IP) theft is a major issue for businesses, and can have far reaching impact on your competitiveness, finances, and reputation. In this article, we look at why protecting against intellectual property theft is important, how it happens, and challenges companies here in Canada face in protecting their IP from cyber criminals. “It’s […]
Brief: In this article we examine common pitfalls in IT procurement, and key best practices for ensuring compliance and making sure you get value out of your vendor contracts. A friendly piece of advice; assume that I know everything.— Moff Gideon, The Mandalorian Think back to early 2020. It was like a sudden storm shaking […]
Brief: In this article we share how to manage a cyber security breach disclosure. As a C-Suite executive, the stakes are high, because how you manage and disclose a breach can significantly affect your company’s reputation, customer trust, and even its financial health. “It is possible to commit no errors and still lose. That is […]
On April 1st, 2024, Microsoft introduced significant changes to the licensing of Microsoft Teams, affecting new enterprise customers globally. This article will highlight these changes, focusing on how they impact Canadian customers, and provide a detailed look at the options available for both new and existing subscriptions. Overview of Changes Previously, Microsoft bundled Teams with […]
What Happens to Your People in the Aftermath of a Cyber Attack on Your Small Business? Brief: In this article, we explore what happens after a cyber attack on a small business, the impact on the people within your business, and what you can do about it. “I would have followed you, my brother, my […]
How to Calculate the ROI of Cyber Security + 11 ROI-focused Thought Leaders to Follow Brief: In this article, we look at why determining the ROI of cyber security is so important, explore a number of frameworks to calculate the ROI, and share 11 ROI-focused cyber security thought leaders to inspire your planning. “Never argue […]
3 Reasons Your Business Is At Risk From an Attack Brief: In this article, we look at why hackers do what they do. We explore hackers’ goals, what they want, and how hackers make money. We dig deep and answer the question, “why do hackers hack.” Understanding the motivation is fundamental to securing your business […]
Balancing Operational Continuity with Cyber Security is Becoming Harder Than Ever Brief: In this article, we define OT security, look at the challenges facing OT security teams, examples of real OT security issues, and explore common solutions and tips to address these challenges. “You are unwise to lower your defenses.”— Darth Vader, Star Wars OT, […]
How to Protect Your ICS in 2024 Brief: In this article, we define ICS security, provide a few examples of recent ICS security issues here in Canada, and what Canadian businesses can do to better strengthen their ICS security posture. “You can’t stop the change, any more than you can stop the suns from setting.” […]