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Adapting to Advanced Cyberattacks Canadian companies are increasingly facing sophisticated cyberattacks, prompting the need for stringent standards and compliance measures. Explore how businesses are enhancing their cybersecurity frameworks to combat these evolving threats and ensure robust protection of their digital assets. Check out this new press release discussing cyberattacks and the importance of adopting compliance…

Expanding Enterprise Capabilities in Cybersecurity with informatica Informatica Corporation expands its cybersecurity and privacy management platform to include advanced features for enterprises. The new enhancements in PrivacyDASH™ and Verify Audit Portal (VAP™) address data protection compliance, supply chain risk assessment, and comprehensive training solutions. Explore how these tools are empowering organizations to achieve robust cybersecurity…

Rapid Compliance Check with Privacy by Design Informatica’s new Privacy by Design Quick Check, integrated into PrivacyDASH™, allows companies to rapidly assess compliance with the ISO 31700-1:2023 standard. This tool includes a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) module to identify and mitigate privacy risks, helping organizations strengthen their privacy and security posture efficiently. New Privacy by…

Innovative Hybrid Training for Privacy & Security Informatica Education introduces a hybrid approach to employee privacy and security awareness training, combining personalized, multilingual, and interactive sessions. This new method aims to cater to diverse employee needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding and adherence to privacy and security protocols. Learn how this training can empower your workforce to…

Canada’s leading cybersecurity enabler launches new security protection & privacy compliance tools Informatica empowers Canadian Small and Mid-size Businesses (SME) with fully managed privacy services and on-demand security project management Toronto, Canada, May 22, 2023 – A recent Verizon report indicates that a full quarter (25%) of global data breaches are caused by ransomware. “In…

AI-Powered Anti-Phishing Service Datarisk introduces AIPhishTest™, a groundbreaking anti-phishing service that uses AI to create realistic phishing scenarios and positive reinforcement to motivate employees. This innovative tool helps organizations improve cybersecurity without raising employee anxiety. Learn how AIPhishTest™ can protect your business from phishing attacks and enhance overall security awareness. New AI-Powered Anti-Phishing Service Motivates…

Niche Assessments for Education & Industrial Sectors Canada’s leading security audit provider, Informatica, introduces niche assessments for the education and industrial sectors with the Verify™ Risk assessment process. These assessments address data breaches, regulatory compliance, and security incidents, enhancing cybersecurity and privacy management practices. Learn how these targeted solutions can help protect personal student data…

Affordable SMB Portals for Better Compliance & Security Informatica’s PrivacyDASH™ and Verify™ Audit Portal offer SMBs enterprise-grade solutions to improve privacy compliance and reduce cybersecurity risks. These portals provide access to certified professionals, privacy compliance training, and security policy templates, helping businesses streamline their privacy and security programs efficiently. Learn how these affordable solutions can…

Informatica Corporation Launches Advanced Cybersecurity Testing Server Informatica Corporation introduces the Verify Scanning Server (VSS™), designed to enhance cybersecurity testing through automated scans, dynamic risk assessments, and mobile management capabilities. This innovative server helps organizations stay compliant with industry standards, manage vendor risks, and improve overall security posture. Learn how the VSS™ can safeguard your…

Datarisk Canada Makes Data Breaches Survivable with New Incident Response Testing Solution Datarisk Canada introduces the TTX Incident Simulation™ module to help businesses survive data breaches. This new solution allows companies to plan and execute breach simulations, improving incident response readiness. By practicing rapid response and reviewing breach planning, organizations can minimize the impact of…

Informatica Corporation Launches SmartHire™ Candidate Evaluation and Employee Hiring System Informatica Corporation introduces SmartHire™, a candidate evaluation and employee hiring system that addresses the challenges of hiring and retaining qualified cybersecurity professionals. The SmartHire™ solution integrates data protection measures, collaborative review tools, and analytical evaluation to ensure compliance with privacy legislation and improve the hiring…

New Enterprise Compliance Portal Helps Canadian Small and Mid-Size Companies to Control the Skyrocketing Risk of Supply Chain Data Breaches Informatica introduces a new Vendor Risk Management (VRM) solution, integrated into PrivacyDASH™ and Verify Audit Portal™, to help Canadian SMBs manage third-party security audits and privacy assessments. This mobile-friendly portal simplifies privacy and security assessments,…

Why Do Canada’s Privacy Commissioners Demand that Companies Train Employees on Security and Privacy? Canada’s Privacy Commissioners stress the need for companies to train employees on security and privacy to protect personal information from cybercriminals and ensure compliance with privacy laws. Informatica’s Verify Audit Portal™ and PrivacyDASH™ offer solutions for planning and managing recurring training…

Twice as many large Canadian companies as smaller ones report being impacted by data breaches in 2022. In 2022, large Canadian companies reported twice as many data breaches as smaller ones, despite having larger budgets and greater risk maturity. This highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures, including multifactor access, end-to-end encryption, and effective employee…

Insurance Companies are rejecting Canadian companies due to cybersecurity gaps and privacy weaknesses. With remediation costs of $1.92M (2022), demand rises for affordable cybersecurity and compliance remediation platforms such as MPC’s PrivacyDash™ and Datarisk’s Verify Audit Portal(VAP™)

Online Apps such as MPC’s PrivacyDash™ and Datarisk’s Verify Audit Portal(VAP™) now offer direct access to certified privacy and security professionals to reduce risk and costs of compliance.

Canadian Professional Companies Gain Access to On-Demand Cybersecurity and Privacy Guidance Through Online Apps such as MPC’s PrivacyDash™ and Datarisk’s Verify Audit Portal(VAP™)

Canadian small businesses may qualify for $1000 discount ahead of looming CASL deadline TORONTO, May 30, 2014 /CNW/ – By July 1st, Canada’s 1.1 million businesses will need to have proof of voluntary …

Baby abductions point to the need for clinics & healthcare facilities to conduct rigorous physical security and protocol reviews: HealthcareSecurity.ca TORONTO, May 28, 2014 /CNW/ – Following the…

Growing data breaches indicate failure to independently audit corporate security and privacy policies TORONTO, May 22, 2014 /CNW/ – According to recent studies, the number of security investigations…

Toronto, May 14, 2014 /CNW/ – Since 2006, 1138 security lapses caused a combined 29,791,337 privacy breaches of health information, most of them in the United States. In Canada, the cumulative…

TORONTO, May 12, 2014 /CNW/ – The unintended consequences, benefits and dangers of social media are often misunderstood, sometimes leading to tragic consequences. Despite hundreds of groups and…

TORONTO, May 6, 2014 /CNW/ – Canada’s 1.1 million businesses will need to verify the way they contact customers and improve their security before Bill C-28 takes effect July 1st. Until January 1,…

TORONTO, April 30, 2014 /CNW/ – 2014 has been a busy year for the IT security industry, with a succession of colossal breaches each impacting more than 100 million users. According to security…

TORONTO, April 21, 2014 /CNW/ – Informatica Security, Canada’s leading provider of data protection and privacy risk assessments announced that Heartbleed vulnerability analysis is now included by…

TORONTO, April 11, 2014 /CNW/ – From the first reports of the Heartbleed OpenSSL bug earlier this week, IT departments have scrambled to reduce their exposure to the risk and notify concerned users…

(email helpline now available at Heartbleed.ca) TORONTO, April 8, 2014 /CNW/ – A security advisory for the Internet’s most popular encryption library warns of a simple software bug that has the…

TORONTO, April 3, 2014 /CNW/ – Almost a year after the Snowden revelations began surfacing, as many as half of Canadian executives and business owners are still unaware that ongoing Internet…

TORONTO, March 17, 2014 /CNW/ – A company’s information assets can amount to 80% or more of its value. For many Canadian companies, the intangible nature of sensitive data can present significant…

TORONTO, March 12, 2014 /CNW/ – Using armies of infected computers, criminals launch overwhelming attacks that victimize hundreds of companies daily (digitalattackmap.com), costing data centres an…

TORONTO, March 10, 2014 /CNW/ – External IT security & privacy compliance check-ups are considered basic practices in every industry sector. Weekly revelations of damaging data breaches in retail,…

TORONTO, March 14, 2014 /CNW/ – Many of the security and privacy breaches from the past year have been traced to failures to protect data. Surprisingly, responsibility fell on trusted third parties…

TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2014 /CNW/ – In the wake of the colossal Target security breach that compromised over 100 million customer accounts and may yet impact hundreds of thousands of Canadian consumers,…

TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2013 /CNW/ – Recent security breaches at Target, Neiman Marcus and at least three other large retail chains are estimated to top 100 million cardholders and their personal…

TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2013 /CNW/ – With an estimated sales growth of 14% over last Christmas, retailers and ecommerce vendors are expecting a revenue boost this holiday season. But according to experts…

TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2013 /CNW/ – The latest revelations about Internet surveillance carried out covertly by Canada’s CSEC and the U.S. NSA have validated what Canadian regulators, lobbyists and…

TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2013 /CNW/ – The continued stream of revelations about Internet surveillance, cross-border information sharing and the privacy impact on Canadians has concerned individuals and…

TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2013 /CNW/ – Two recent reports indicate that 7 million Canadians have lost a whopping $3B to cybercrime last year. A large part of the identity theft, privacy and security breaches …

Accountability gap presents business sector with unprecedented opportunity to lead the way in best practices: security experts say TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2013 /CNW/ – According to Canada’s Privacy…

TORONTO, Sept. 6, 2013 /CNW/ – Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian spoke with security expert Claudiu Popa about bullying, cyberbullying and privacy abuses. With 95% of…

TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2013 /CNW/ – A new industry study reports at least 56% of companies have experienced security breaches in the past two years with average losses of $9.4 million over that period….

TORONTO, July 10, 2013 /CNW/ – Privacy and security breaches in Canada continue to rise with some statistics pegging each loss at $500,000, despite a systemic lack of enforcement over private sector…