Security insights for Canadian business
Practical guidance on threats, compliance, and building a security program that holds up under pressure.
Ransomware Attack? A Step-by-Step Guide for Canadian Businesses
Hit by ransomware? A clear, step-by-step guide for Canadian businesses on what to do during a ransomware attack — and the costly mistakes to avoid.
Read article7 Warning Signs Your Business Has Already Been Breached
Not sure how to tell if your business has been hacked? These seven warning signs often mean an attacker is already inside your network.
Read articleWhat Canadian Cyber Insurers Now Require Before They'll Cover You
Cyber insurance requirements in Canada have tightened. Here are the security controls insurers now expect before they will issue or renew a policy.
Read articleA Plain-Language PIPEDA Compliance Checklist for Small Businesses
A plain-language PIPEDA compliance checklist for small businesses — the practical steps to handle personal information the way Canadian law expects.
Read articleFive signs it's time to bring in an MSSP
Wondering whether managed security is worth it for your business? These five signs usually mean the answer is yes.
Read articleThe 12-Point Cybersecurity Checklist Most Canadian Small Businesses Fail
A 12-point small business cybersecurity checklist for Canadian SMBs — the practical controls most companies are missing, and how to fix them.
Read articleAn Employee Clicked a Phishing Link — Here's What to Do in the Next Hour
An employee clicked a phishing link — what should you do? A calm, step-by-step plan for the first hour to contain the damage.
Read articleQuebec's Law 25: What Businesses Outside Quebec Still Need to Know
Quebec's Law 25 has tightened privacy rules and can apply to businesses outside Quebec. Here's what small and mid-sized businesses need to know.
Read articleMFA: The One Upgrade That Stops Most Account Takeovers — and How to Roll It Out Without the Pushback
Multi-factor authentication stops most account takeovers. Here's how to set up MFA across your business without frustrating your team.
Read articleHow Much Does Managed Security Cost for a Canadian SMB?
How much does managed security cost in Canada? An honest look at MSSP pricing models for small and mid-sized businesses and what drives the price.
Read articleYour Incident Response Plan: The Document You'll Wish You Had at 2 a.m. (Free Outline)
How to write an incident response plan for your business — a plain-language guide with a free outline you can adapt today.
Read articleSOC 2 for Canadian Companies: Do You Actually Need It?
SOC 2 for Canadian companies, explained: what a SOC 2 report is, when you actually need one, and how to prepare without wasting effort.
Read articleBusiness Email Compromise: How One Convincing Email Drains Six Figures
Business email compromise is a scam with no malware and huge losses. Here's how it works and how to prevent it at your business.
Read articleIs Your Business Too Small to Be a Target? Why Attackers Disagree
Think your small business is too small to be hacked? Attackers see it very differently. Here's why SMBs are targeted — and what to do about it.
Read articleTax-Season Phishing: How Fake CRA Emails Target Canadian Businesses
Fake CRA emails spike at tax time. Here's how Canada Revenue Agency phishing scams target businesses — and how to spot and stop them.
Read articleHow Much Should a Small Business Spend on Cybersecurity?
How much should a small business spend on cybersecurity? A practical way to set a security budget based on real risk instead of guesswork.
Read articlePhishing is still the number one way attackers get in
Phishing remains the most common entry point for attackers. Here's why it works — and the practical steps that actually reduce the risk.
Read articleWhat PIPEDA expects from you after a data breach
Canada's PIPEDA sets clear obligations for businesses after a data breach. Here's a plain-language overview of what's required.
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