If your business went offline this afternoon, who picks up the phone first—IT or the CEO? Whether the disruption comes from a ransomware attack, a supply chain failure, or a storm that knocks out power in one of your branch locations, your clients, regulators, and...
Kathleen Mitchell
Author
Malware vs Ransomware: What Canadian Business Owners Need to Know in 2025
Brief: Malware and ransomware aren’t just IT problems—they’re business risks that cost Canadian organisations millions each year. This blog breaks down the key differences between these threats, how they enter your environment, and how managed IT services help prevent...
Swatting Attacks: How Canadian SMBs Can Protect Their Business in 2025
Brief: Swatting attacks—hoax emergency calls that trigger armed police responses—are now targeting Canadian small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). From real-world trauma and financial losses to reputational harm and client trust erosion, the stakes are...
What Recent Canadian Cyber Attacks Reveal About Our National Security
Brief: Recent Canadian cyber attacks on critical Canadian institutions—from the RCMP to healthcare networks—demonstrate the increasing vulnerability of essential services. This blog unpacks recent incidents, breaks down Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy and...
Cyber Security ROI for Canadian SMEs
Brief: Cyber Security ROI: Why SME Leaders Must Stop Viewing IT Security as a Sunk Cost. Cyber attacks on Canadian small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are rising, with over 60% of incidents targeting this sector. Yet many SME leaders still treat IT security as an...
From Compliance to Confidence: Cyber Security Strategies for British Columbia’s Essential Businesses
Brief: British Columbia's essential businesses face a critical moment. Recent cyber attacks and new compliance mandates have created a perfect storm, leaving SMEs vulnerable to evolving threats. In this article, we unpack the latest incidents impacting BC's economy,...





