What is a vCISO? What happens when an organization needs a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) but also wants scalable support to match business growth? Enter the concept of a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer, or vCISO (also referred…
The Consumer Privacy Protection Act: Tips For Small Businesses On How To Prepare As Canada moves closer to the implementation of Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, small business owners should prepare for significant changes to privacy laws that…
Incident Response Tabletop Exercise: The “Fire Drill” of Information Security An Incident Response Tabletop Exercise is a “Fire Drill” for a company’s Incident Response Plan (IRP) as an effective training procedure. With the complexities of AI and evolving cyber threats,…
Information Security Terminology: Key Terms Every Business Needs to Know In today’s interconnected world, where digital threats are an ever-present danger, understanding information security terminology is essential for anyone involved in securing data, systems, or networks. As a business owner,…
Information Security vs. Cyber Security: Understanding the Key Differences and Overlap In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, safeguarding data and information is more critical than ever. With the rise of cyber threats, data breaches, and a growing reliance on digital…
What is the CPCSC? Affected businesses will likely need assistance in achieving certification with CPCSC This new legislation requires companies who wish to bid or work on certain federal government contracts meet the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC)…
What is cyber insurance? Cyber insurance enables businesses to mitigate the costs that arise from cyber incidents, including ransomware. This type of insurance is essential to any business – regardless of the size or industry. A cyber incident ranges from…
And could it have been avoided? What happened with the Snowflake breach? 34 million users (already) were recently compromised in a data breach of the cyber security firm Cylance. Attackers breached Cylance by attacking a third-party vendor of theirs, known…
When working with clients to submit applications for Cyber Insurance, we often hear that they don’t understand the terminology on the application form. For anyone who has found themselves in this situation, hopefully these simplified explanations will help: IT Security Audit …
Obviously, the easiest advice we can give here is to hire Birmingham Consulting Inc. to be your IT consultant. But for people who want a second opinion, here are some common mistakes to avoid. The IT industry has its fair share…