Brief: F12.net Achieves ISO 27001:2022 Certification, Strengthening Cyber Security and Co-Managed IT for Canadian Enterprises and deepens its security capabilities and expands co-managed IT support for mid-market and enterprise clients, aligning with the latest global...
Kathleen Mitchell
Author
WestJet’s Breach Should Worry Every Canadian Business Leader
Brief: On June 14, 2025, WestJet confirmed a serious cyber attack that disrupted operations and triggered federal investigation. While most headlines focused on travel delays, the real takeaway is this: no Canadian business—regulated or not—is immune to the downstream...
2025 Microsoft Upheaval: What Windows 10 End of Life Means for Your IT Budget, Security, and Business Continuity
Brief: When Microsoft announced it would officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, it triggered more than a routine product sunset. For Canadian businesses, especially SMBs in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and legal, it signals a...
No Ransom, No Rescue? Why Canadian SMBs Can’t Wait for a Payment Ban to Get Serious About Ransomware
Brief: No Ransom, No Rescue? Why Canadian SMBs Can’t Wait for a Payment Ban to Get Serious About Ransomware. In 2025, that tiger is ransomware. And for Canadian businesses still relying on “hope” as their incident response plan, it’s already too late. While the UK and...
AI Is in Your Microsoft Stack—Now What? A Practical Guide for Canadian SMBs
Brief: You didn’t have to request it. You didn’t have to approve it. If your business runs on Microsoft 365, you’ve already welcomed AI into your workplace—no parade, no paperwork, just a quiet rollout wrapped in your regular licence fees. Welcome to the age of...
Mid-Year Cyber Reality Check: What Canadian SMBs Still Get Wrong About Cyber Security
Brief: Cyber Security in 2025: Why Canadian SMBs Must Rethink Their Risk. We’re halfway through 2025, and one thing is painfully clear: cyber threats are escalating in Canada, not easing. Yet, many small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are still lagging...





