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PRESS RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Application Security Critical as 67% of Breaches Are Due to Cloud Misconfigurations

ApplicationSecurity.ca is Canada’s New Portal for Web Security Assessments, Audits, and Testing

Toronto, Canada, September 30, 2024 – With cloud adoption rapidly expanding across industries, an alarming 67% of data breaches are now attributed to cloud misconfigurations, posing significant risks to businesses. In response to these growing concerns, Datarisk Canada is proud to announce the launch of ApplicationSecurity.ca, a new portal offering comprehensive web application security assessments, audits, and testing to protect Canadian businesses from evolving cyber threats.

As a member of the Informatica group of companies, Datarisk Canada to offer site visitors a complimentary cybersecurity prospectus, outlining the organization’s cybersecurity audit solutions and professional assurance offerings.

As businesses increasingly rely on cloud infrastructure for storage and operations, the improper configuration of cloud environments is leading to serious security vulnerabilities, data leaks, and compliance failures. ApplicationSecurity.ca is designed to help organizations identify, mitigate, and prevent these vulnerabilities before they lead to devastating breaches, offering an essential layer of security for any business using cloud-based applications.

“Cloud misconfigurations are becoming one of the leading causes of data breaches, and businesses must take proactive measures to secure their applications,” said Claudiu Popa, CEO of Datarisk Canada. “With ApplicationSecurity.ca, companies can access the tools and expertise needed to assess and strengthen their application security, ensuring they stay compliant and secure in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.”

Key Features of the www.ApplicationSecurity.ca Portal:

  • Comprehensive Web Application Assessments: Identify vulnerabilities in your cloud infrastructure and applications with thorough assessments that focus on the most critical security risks.
  • Cloud Misconfiguration Audits: Ensure your cloud environments are configured securely, reducing the risk of breaches caused by errors in setup and management.
  • Vulnerability Testing: Simulate cyberattacks to test the strength of your web applications and discover weaknesses before they can be exploited by malicious actors.
  • Compliance and Regulatory Audits: Ensure your application security meets industry regulations and standards, such as SOC 2, GDPR, and PIPEDA, to avoid costly penalties.

The ApplicationSecurity.ca platform provides Canadian businesses with the resources needed to prevent breaches, maintain compliance, and safeguard sensitive data. By conducting regular assessments and audits, organizations can stay ahead of cybercriminals and protect their cloud-based assets from misconfigurations that could lead to damaging attacks.

About the Company:

ApplicationSecurity.ca is a project by the Informatica Group of Companies.

Datarisk Canada and Managed Privacy Canada specialize in managed security and privacy solutions for the small and mid-size market, with products and solutions designed to meet the growing needs of approved professional associations.

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