Continuity and Recovery

80% of Canadian Companies Without Business Continuity Planning Face Existential Risk

Attention Business and Technology Editors PRESS RELEASE: OCTOBER 2, 2024 80% of Canadian Companies Without Business Continuity Planning Face Existential Risk Critical BCP and DR Testing Solution Website Launched at www.continuityandrecovery.ca Toronto, Canada, October 2, 2024 – In an increasingly unpredictable business environment, a staggering 80% of Canadian companies without effective business continuity planning (BCP)…

AI-security

OTSEC Canada Announces AI Protection Program to Prevent Industrial and OT Cyberattacks

OTSEC Canada introduces an AI Protection Program to safeguard industrial and OT environments from cyber threats. The program, available at www.AI-Security.ca, offers AI security assessments, continuous monitoring, and compliance management to address the rising vulnerabilities in AI-powered systems.

AI

Over 1/3 of vendors use AI. AIrisk.pro experts uncovers hidden collection and sharing in the supply chain.

As AI adoption accelerates, with 42% of Canadian companies expected to implement AI by 2025, concerns around hidden data collection and sharing in the supply chain are growing. Datarisk’s new solution, AIrisk.pro, addresses these risks by providing AI vendor risk assessments, transparency on data practices, and continuous monitoring to help businesses safeguard their data and stay compliant.

Training

41% of Canadian Organizations Report Cyber Awareness Challenges Despite Increased Training Budgets

Attention Business and Technology Editors PRESS RELEASE LIVE DATE: September 25, 2024 41% of Canadian Organizations Report Cyber Awareness Challenges Despite Increased Training Budgets Informatica Education announces new WorkLifeLearning.ca portal to alleviate Canadian shortage of cyber talent and resources Toronto, Canada, September 25, 2024 – While the vast majority of cyber losses are due to…

MPC Launches EdtechPrivacy.ca Portal to Address Gaps in Public Education Training & AI Innovation

MPC Launches EdtechPrivacy.ca Portal to Address Gaps in Public Education Training & AI Innovation

Managed Privacy Canada (MPC) has launched EdTechPrivacy.ca to tackle privacy risks in education as AI and EdTech tools become more prevalent. With 95% of teachers lacking proper training on these technologies, schools face heightened vulnerability to data breaches and regulatory penalties. MPC founder Claudiu Popa emphasizes the need for better due diligence in EdTech adoption. The new portal offers resources like the DICE Checklist and the PrivacyDash app, providing certified privacy expertise and free consulting sessions to support data protection in educational institutions. Visit www.edtechprivacy.ca for more information.