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Is your IT team compromising security for business continuity?
September 13, 2021 by Jason ContantA vast majority (91%) of IT teams surveyed across Canada and other countries felt pressure to compromise security for business continuity, admitting that security took a backseat to business continuity during the pandemic, a new report from HP Inc. reveals.…
RCMP investigating hack of spy watchdog network involving theft of files, agency says
August 27, 2021 Jim Bronskill - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – The national spy watchdog says the RCMP is investigating a cybersecurity breach that resulted in the theft of files and the compromise of personal information. The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency says that between March 9 and…
How to secure your brokerage’s data
August 23, 2021 Canadian Underwriter StaffBrokers must secure their client data to protect their trusted advisor status, a cyber insurance provider has warned. “What many brokers fail to realize is that when customers engage them as a trusted risk advisor, it implies they’re also trusting…
As cyberattacks skyrocket, Canada needs to work with – and not hinder – cybersecurity experts
July 30, 2021 The Canadian PressThis article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. Authors: Yuan Stevens, Policy Lead on Technology, Cybersecurity and Democracy at…
Cyber insurance rates likely to rise amid escalating ransomware attacks
July 12, 2021 David Paddon - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – Companies looking to purchase insurance against cyberattacks in which their data is held for ransom will soon find it more expensive and difficult to obtain, according to a cybersecurity expert. Brent Arnold, a partner at law firm Gowlings…
Canada Post says 950,000 customers potentially exposed to supplier data breach
May 28, 2021 The Canadian PressOTTAWA – Canada Post says more than 950,000 customers were potentially exposed in a data breach attack on one of its suppliers. The Crown agency says it was informed by Commport Communications earlier this month that the manifest data held…
Cybersecurity experts say Canadian businesses can learn from U.S. pipeline attack
May 13, 2021 David Paddon - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – Canada’s two largest pipeline companies say they have taken a proactive approach to avoid the type of cyberattack that has disrupted gasoline supplies in the U.S. Southeast and contributed to higher retail gasoline prices across North America. Hackers…
Audit finds ‘no formal tracking’ of IT security incidents at Public Safety Canada
February 17, 2021 Jim Bronskill - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – An internal review has uncovered weak security practices when it comes to information technology at Public Safety Canada – from lax controls on the use of portable flash drives to inadequate awareness and training. The review found employees…
B.C. health authority’s cybersecurity lacking on medical devices, says audit
February 9, 2021 by Jason ContantVICTORIA – British Columbia’s auditor general says the Provincial Health Services Authority is not effectively managing cybersecurity threats for medical devices and has not evaluated the risk to patients. Michael Pickup says ineffective cybersecurity management means the authority can’t apply…
Opinion: Personal lines cyber insurance a growing need
January 12, 2021 Jephunneh Lattiboudeaire, CyberscoutWith much focus placed on commercial cyber insurance, not enough attention has been directed to personal customers and making sure they’re protected — and know what to do — when a cyber event hits them. And insurers are the key…
Majority of cybersecurity executives expect to budget more to cope with COVID: study
December 4, 2020 The Canadian PressTORONTO – A new study estimates more than half of executives responsible for cybersecurity expect to grow their budgets in response to new challenges raised by the COVID pandemic. Consulting firm PwC Canada says a poll of 3,000 executives around…
Auditor general says N.S. slow to act on cybersecurity amid increasing risk
December 1, 2020 The Canadian PressHALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s auditor general says the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the need for more robust cybersecurity and anti-fraud measures as government employees are forced to work remotely. However, he says the provincial government isn’t working fast enough to…