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Feds developing cybersecurity process for defence contractors
June 1, 2023 Sarah Ritchie - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – The federal government says certain defence contracts will be subject to a mandatory cybersecurity certification process starting in the winter of 2024. Defence Minister Anita Anand made the announcement Wednesday morning at the Canadian Association of Defence and…
One simple question your cyber clients can’t answer
April 4, 2023 by Jason ContantYour cyber clients likely don’t know the answer to basic questions such as what is being done on a particular server, or even how many computer servers the company has, an expert from a cyber response and recovery firm said…
Indigo cyberattack highlights mounting prevalence, sophistication of hackers: Experts
February 13, 2023 Brett Bundale - THE CANADIAN PRESSA cybersecurity incident stretching into its fifth day at Indigo Books & Music Inc. has illuminated the increasing risk of cyberattacks on Canadian companies and consumers, experts say. The ongoing outage of the bookstore’s website serves as a warning of…
Automotive products manufacturer hit by cybersecurity incident at three factories
January 24, 2023 The Canadian PressTORONTO – Exco Technologies Ltd. says three of its factories have been hit by what it is calling a cybersecurity incident. The company says it has taken steps to secure its systems and mitigate the impact to the company’s data…
LCBO investigating cybersecurity incident
January 11, 2023 The Canadian PressThe Liquor Control Board of Ontario says a “cybersecurity incident” has knocked out its website and mobile app. The LCBO posted a brief statement to its social media pages Tuesday night saying a “full investigation” was underway. The provincial Crown…
How can you improve cybersecurity? Hire more women
December 9, 2022 Camelia Radu and Nadia SmailiBy Camelia Radu, Associate Professor in Accounting, Universite du Quebec a Montreal (UQAM) and Nadia Smaili, Professor in Accounting (forensic accounting), Universite du Quebec a Montreal (UQAM). This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source…
What your cyber clients are doing right (and wrong)
October 24, 2022 by Jason ContantCyber insurance customers are getting better at protecting their personal information and data from cyberattacks but poor cybersecurity behaviours remain prevalent, according to the results of Chubb’s Fifth Annual Report on Personal Cyber Risk. For the first time, the annual…
Dozens of cyberespionage operations perpetrated against Canada since 2010: study
September 16, 2022 Jim Bronskill - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – A new academic analysis has identified at least 75 foreign digital operations of a malicious political or industrial nature directed at Canada since 2010 – from attempts to steal COVID-19-related research to the targeting of Uyghur human rights…
Key enterprises could face penalties under federal bill to bolster cybersecurity
June 14, 2022 Jim Bronskill - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – Key enterprises in the banking, telecommunications and transportation industries would be among those required to bolster cybersecurity and report digital attacks – or possibly face penalties – under a federal bill introduced Tuesday. The legislation is intended to…
Paid How to help your clients mitigate cyber risk in 90 minutes: Victor Canada
June 9, 2022 VICTOR CANADAIntroducing Victor Canada’s new cyber assessment and consultation, a complimentary offering for Victor Errors & Omissions and Technology policyholders. An increase in the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks has left many brokers wondering how best to help their clients manage…
A unified cybersecurity strategy is the key to protecting businesses
May 30, 2022 The Canadian PressBy Camelia Radu, Associate Professor in Accounting, Universite du Quebec a Montreal (UQAM) and Nadia Smaili, Professor in Accounting (forensic accounting), Universite du Quebec a Montreal (UQAM) – THE CONVERSATION This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent…
Paid HOW PROACTIVE ARE YOUR CLIENTS’ CYBER RISK STRATEGIES?
May 3, 2022 VICTOR CANADAWith cybersecurity spending expected to exceed US$1 trillion, it’s clear more businesses than ever before are realizing the need to invest in their cyber defenses. “Yet throwing money at a problem is never the lone answer,” says Kevin Auger, department…