OTSEC partners with Incident-response.ca to prepare industrial firms and Canadian enterprises to prevent and respond to cyber incidents

Toronto, Canada, October 14, 2024 – A staggering 70% of industrial companies experienced cybersecurity incidents in 2024, highlighting the growing vulnerability of critical infrastructure sectors. To address this urgent issue, OTSEC has partnered with Incident-response.ca, launching Incident-response.ca—a comprehensive platform designed to help industrial companies and Canadian enterprises prevent, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats.

As part of this initiative, visitors toIncident-response.ca can access a free Cyber Incident Preparedness Checklist, providing vital guidance on how to assess their organization’s readiness for a cyber incident. This tool helps companies evaluate their incident response plans, identify gaps, and ensure they are fully equipped to handle potential breaches.

“Industrial companies must be prepared to handle complex cyber incidents as attacks increase in both frequency and severity,” said Claudiu Popa, CEO of OTSEC. “Through our partnership with Incident-response.ca, we’ve created Incident-response.ca to help businesses stay ahead of cyber threats, ensuring their security protocols, incident response plans, and recovery strategies are aligned with the latest standards and regulations.”

Key Features of Incident-response.ca:

• Custom Incident Response Plans: Solutions tailored to the unique security requirements of industrial firms, including OT environments.
• Breach Detection & Containment Tools: Advanced technologies to detect and contain breaches before they cause significant damage.
• Compliance Support: Ensure alignment with industry-specific regulations like NERC CIP, PIPEDA, and other critical standards.
• Post-Incident Recovery Services: Comprehensive solutions to restore operational integrity and prevent future incidents.
• Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring: Stay one step ahead with real-time risk assessments and monitoring of potential threats.

By leveraging Incident-response.ca, industrial companies can strengthen their cyber defenses, minimize downtime, and ensure long-term security against an ever-evolving threat landscape. OTSEC invites industrial and critical infrastructure enterprises to visit Incident-response.ca for expert guidance and to access the free Cyber Incident Preparedness Checklist to support their cybersecurity initiatives.