In 2018, there were 204 million ransomware attacks around the world. The best way to prevent a ransomware attack, or mitigate the damage, is to be informed. Check out some answers to FAQs about ransomware here. What Is Ransomware? Ransomware is malicious...
Calvin Engen
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What is Cloud Security and why is it required?
Brief: Cloud computing has facilitated work for many businesses large and small the world over. Unfortunately, it also creates a vulnerability to hackers for those who use it. Over 7,000 vulnerabilities, in fact. Most of those 7,000 vulnerabilities will never be...
Cyber Security Bulletin: Canada in the Crosshairs
Spring 2019 Cyber Security Bulletin F12.net produces this bulletin to quickly inform business leaders and their teams about recent security threats and defensive steps they can take. In this edition, we focus on high profile breaches to Canadian organizations. Feel...
F12.net Leads the Way with Cyber Essentials Plus Certification
F12.net is one of the first organizations in Canada awarded the new Cyber Essentials Plus certification. In addition, F12’s programs help other businesses and charities achieve certification. Cyber Essentials Canada Certification Cyber Essentials Canada is the only...
F12.net Security Bulletin – The Marriott & More
Security Summary of November 2018 F12.net produces this bulletin to quickly inform business leaders and their teams about recent security threats and defensive steps they can take. Lots of buzz today about the Marriott's huge security breach. However, this isn't the...
PIPEDA vs HIPAA: Your Data in the Cloud
Personal client data stored in the cloud? Who’s going to get sued when it's compromised? I admit it; I was wrong (except in BC and Nova Scotia that is). I started this article with a belief I formed years ago when I first became a technology consultant; that the...

