The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is changing how businesses approach password security. Learn how updated guidelines, focused on length, usability, and layered protection, can help safeguard accounts without introducing unnecessary complexity. Why should your business listen to NIST? NIST is a US government agency that sets cybersecurity standards. Although originally created for […]

The Hidden Tech Risks of March Break

March break gets a bad reputation. High School kids. Questionable decisions. Stories that start with "we thought it was a good idea at the time…"

But adults make plenty of March break mistakes, too.

The word “hacker” doesn’t always mean criminal. In fact, many hackers work to protect systems rather than break into them. Learn about the different hats hackers wear and the roles each one plays in modern cybersecurity. Understanding the history of hackers The word “hacker” often conjures a mental image of a shadowy figure in a […]

Multifactor authentication (MFA) protects your accounts by requiring two or more forms of identification, such as a password and a code sent to your phone. Enabling MFA is a standard best practice for securing your online accounts, but it’s important to understand its limitations and potential risks. How cybercriminals can bypass MFA There are three […]

In a recent expert discussion, Rob Wright of Dark Reading, David Jones of Cybersecurity Dive, and Alissa Irei of TechTarget convened to map out the future of digital defense. Below, we highlight their analysis of the key threats defining the 2026 landscape and offer a roadmap for businesses looking to stay ahead. The evolution of […]

Despite their critical role in protecting sensitive data, strong passwords are often underestimated. Many businesses continue to follow outdated practices, unsure of what truly makes a password secure. This lack of clarity leads to vulnerabilities that could actually be avoided with modern best practices. Why corporate password security is nonnegotiable Passwords are the cornerstone of […]

Tax season is ramping up across Canada. Your accountant is getting busier. Your bookkeeper is pulling reports. Everyone’s thinking about T4s, T4As, and filing deadlines.

Here's the part nobody puts on the calendar: the first real tax-season headache usually isn't a form.

Most owners worry about hackers halfway across the world. However, the most dangerous person might be sitting right next to you. Insider threats have evolved beyond accidental data leaks. We are now seeing trained IT staff actively working with cybercriminals for profit. There’s nothing that firewalls can do when the attacker already holds the key […]

January is the month people schedule the stuff they've been putting off.

Doctor. Dentist. Maybe finally getting that weird noise in the car looked at.

Preventive care is boring. But not as boring as a preventable disaster.

So let's ask the uncomfortable question:

When's the last time your business tech got a real checkup?

Not "we fixed the printer last week.

Traditional perimeter security is not enough to protect company data if employees can access it from different locations. And as most IT security chiefs anticipate rising risks, the time for half measures is over. Zero trust, a strategy that treats every connection as suspect, offers a clear path to cyber resilience. Read this article to […]