Most small business owners have the misconception that a problem of that scale will never happen to them

And so, the season starts. Which one is it that we’re referring to? Cyber Monday, Black Friday, Prime Day…all of these sales tend to lean towards exceptional deals on electronics, and today that means the “smartest” of appliances are being purchased and set up in our homes.

As we move ahead, taking advantage of the energy of the new year and work to get our annual plans moving, sometimes rushing to get a lot more done than usual since we now know the unexpected is all that can be expected, let’s have a quick refresher.

In the last decade or two, the world of technology has experienced exceptional advancements that have had a large influence on society. Communities and businesses are increasingly becoming more and more dependent on information systems and technology to carry out their day to day duties.

We are past the point of whether or not working remotely, or from home, is something we are unsure of. It is likely our permanent setup, or at the very least, a long-term one that we need to move forward with and in confidence. These recommendations should be for readers who find themselves in this situation as well as any IT provider that oversees clients and their cybersecurity.

Small and medium businesses (SMB) and non-profits are not immune to these threats. In Canada over 60% of SMB have had some form of threat and many negatively impacted either by costs or lost business. Many companies now realize that protecting their information, assets and business in this changing landscape will require risk-based, executive-level expertise, management and ownership that goes beyond their IT department.

Cybersecurity is a risk issue, not a technology problem. Companies need to be able to have resources capable of aligning security strategy with the core mission of the organization.

Love is in the air, and many people are turning to the Internet to find it.  We all know someone who has met their significant other online or at least is having a good time while trying to find them by dating a few people they’ve met through dating apps or services.