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.” […]
3 Key Steps For Securing Remote Work Environments Brief: Over the last five years, remote work has undergone significant transformation, driven by technological advancements, cultural shifts, and unexpected global events. In this article we look at how remote work has changed, and 3 steps you should take to develop your company’s remote work security strategy. […]
Brief: In this article, we explain why getting your Microsoft Cloud Licensing through your MSP is smarter and more cost-effective than going through a discount reseller. We also highlight the advantages of choosing F12.net, a Canadian MSP and a Microsoft Direct Partner, as your Microsoft Cloud Licensing provider. Imagine you are an IT manager at […]
Imagine your typical day as an IT manager: it probably involves manually sifting through security alerts, which can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Identifying and responding to genuine threats amidst numerous false positives can delay your reaction times, increasing the risk of significant data breaches. Now imagine: on top of new threats daily, you face the […]
Prepare Your Business from the Newest Category of Threat: AI in Cyber Attacks Brief: AI can be a boon to business, but it’s empowering and emboldening bad actors. In this article we look at various applications of AI in cyber attacks, and what you can do to prepare for—and protect your business—from them. “It Doesn’t […]
Brief: In this detailed guide, we will disambiguate the labyrinthine topic of email fraud. Specifically, we will shed light on two significant cyber threats—Business Email Compromise (BEC) and Account Takeover (ATO)—providing concrete steps that business leaders can take to bolster their company’s fortifications. The objective is to arm you with the knowledge and tools necessary […]
In a significant step towards strengthening Canada’s cyber security infrastructure, F12.net is excited to announce its formal partnership with the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS). This collaboration marks a milestone in F12’s commitment to safeguarding Canadian businesses against sophisticated cyber threats and underscores our role as a frontline defender of Canada’s digital landscape. Through […]
Brief: Every day, more and more businesses are waking up to the fact that the line between personal data and business data is blurring, and they’re scanning the dark web for that data. This article looks at steps you can take if you find employee data on the dark web. “Sometimes a feeling is all […]