Using NIST CSF v2.0 as a Security Springboard
Normally, an update to a cybersecurity regulation or standard isn’t seen as a cause for celebration in many organizations. If your compliance goals are solely to meet regulatory requirements, then an update introduces new requirements. And that means more time, effort, and resources will be required. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a bit different. […]
Vulnerability neutralized: Safeguarding Canadian Retail Against Cyber Threats
The doors are locked, the systems are down, and business has come to a halt – it’s the fear all Canadian retailers face. And when a cyber attack succeeds, we all feel the impact. Cybersecurity in the Canadian retail sector has again made headlines in recent weeks with the attack on London Drugs. But before […]
Implications of AI for Cyber Defense
The emergence of ChatGPT and other publicly-available generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has ushered in a boom in interest, development, and adoption of AI. Many organizations are exploring how they can integrate AI into their business and the potential benefits that it could provide. (And frankly, those that haven’t, should be!) One of the potential applications […]
Why you should outsource your SIEM management today
Whether you are just starting to grow your organization’s security program, or are looking to optimize your current setup, outsourcing your Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) to a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) may be the right move for you. Why? Monitoring your own SIEM in your own SOC is a challenge. The majority of the […]
Comparing UK and Canadian Data Privacy Laws
Data privacy laws have grown much more numerous and powerful in recent years. The enactment of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018 spurred many jurisdictions to create or update their own data privacy laws. In addition to the sheer number of laws, some of the biggest challenges for companies attempting to achieve compliance […]
ISA Cybersecurity certified as a Great Place to Work® in Canada
Follow ISA Cybersecurity on LinkedIn for the latest cybersecurity news ISA Cybersecurity is proud to announce that they have once again been honoured with a Great Place to Work® in Canada certification this year. The honour is a result of a thorough, independent analysis conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute® Canada. The certification […]
ISA Cybersecurity named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2024
Follow ISA Cybersecurity on LinkedIn for the latest cybersecurity news ISA Cybersecurity is proud to announce that they have been named as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for an impressive third year in a row. The honour is a result of a national competition among private-sector commercial organizations with under 500 employees. […]
Streamlining Cybersecurity: Benefits and Risks of Product and Service Consolidation
Tackling cybersecurity solution sprawl can be one of the toughest challenges you and your team face. There’s a dizzying array of choices out there – a recent analysis identified over 3700 cybersecurity vendors offering nearly 8200 products across 17 categories – so chances are that you are dealing a lot of them. Let’s examine the […]
Establishing Cybersecurity ROI
Four Steps to Defining Cybersecurity ROI Ever faced these chilling words from your boss or the board when proposing a cybersecurity investment: “What’s the ROI?” When trying to justify a new security tool or service, additional headcount, process change, or bigger budget, the topic of Return On Investment (ROI) will come up. It always does. […]