Cybersecurity Resource Centre

What War Exclusions Mean in a Cyber Policy: Ambiguity abounds when reviewing what the clauses in cyber policies will, and won’t, cover if a business is the victim of a cyberattack relating to the conflict in Ukraine.

Ce Que Signifient Les Exclusions De Guerre Dans Une Police Cyber-Risques: L’ambiguïté abonde lors de l’examen de ce que les clauses des cyberpolices couvriront ou non si une entreprise est victime d’une cyberattaque liée au conflit en Ukraine.

Global Cyber Risk Threats Intensify in the Wake of War in Ukraine: Experts advise Russia’s cyber-attacks on Ukraine could spread worldwide, and all organizations should prepare immediately.

Les cyberrisques mondiaux s'intensifient à la suite de la guerre en Ukraine: Selon les experts, les cyberattaques russes contre l'Ukraine pourraient se propager dans le monde entier, et toutes les organisations doivent se préparer immédiatement.

Apache Log4j Vulnerability Bulletin Dec. 2021: Read this risk advisory created in response to the widespread exploitation of a vulnerability found in Apache’s Log4j Java software library also referred to as ‘‘Log4Shell’’ and ‘‘Logjam.’’

Infographic: Ransom is the Leading Form of Cyber Attack: Understanding how hackers target your organization and how to mitigate cyber vulnerabilities is critical to continued profitability and client loyalty.

Cyber Insurance: Do you know what cyber insurance is and why you need it? Make sure your business and employees are adequately protected with the right policy and coverages, that are tailored to your organization.

Ransomware Tips to Safeguard Your Business: Preparing now for a data as hostage situation will help you mitigate its impact and return quickly to normal operations. Check out the best practices to protect your business data.

Cyber Attack Recovery Guide —  10 Actions to Take Immediately: When faced with a data breach crisis, taking the right steps to address the attack is critical to your full recovery. From ransomware attacks to rogue employee behavior, knowing what to do and when to do it helps ensure your organization gets back up and running quickly.

Cyber Supplement Guide —  See how cyber insurance completes your business insurance puzzle: Understand how cyber insurance integrates with other business insurance policies to give you a solid foundation of protection.

Chatbots: Safeguarding the Latest AI Tool from Hackers: If you are or planning on using this popular form of Artificial Intelligence (AI), consider the three types of cyber-attacks it is prone to and best practices to protect your conversations. 

5 Lessons Learn to Mitigate Cyber risk Ahead of an M&A:  Companies considering a merger or acquisition should first check the other business’ cyber controls and IT systems. Consider these five best practices as a top priority during M&A due diligence.

Broker Insight Report — Cyber Risk and Liability:  Insurance oversights can lead to devastating claims denials. Understand how cyber liability works on your behalf and ways you can avoid this from happening.

Cryptojacking — The Newest Cyber Threat has Hackers Stealing Your Computing Power, too: Hackers are mining for your computational power in order to earn cryptocurrency payments. Learn how to prevent them from stealing it, which could result in network crashes, lost productivity and high energy costs to your business.

A Competitive Cyber Coverage Market Gives Buyers Multiple Options: Insurance carriers are looking to differentiate themselves in today’s crowded cyber insurance market. Know what coverage features are available and how you can take advantage of current industry disruption.

Europe’s New Data Privacy Regulation Has Everything to Do with Your North American Business: The EU’s GDPR affects businesses across the world the same way it affects those in Europe. Learn the major provisions, and how to protect your business from claims and fines that may not be covered under your current cyber policy.

How Cyber Crime Hits Home Infographic: Affluent individuals, their accounts, personal information and private media are an irresistible target for cybercriminals. Understand how to build walls around one’s assets if fallen victim to a cyber breach.

The Rise of Cyber Crime Against Affluent Individuals eBook: COVID-19 accelerated digitization for many industries by as many as seven years. Learn how to build protection from the surge in cybercrime.

Ignorance is Far from Bliss When it Comes to Cybercrime Awareness: A fundamental step in protecting you and your family from getting your data stolen is to know what the most prevalent types of cybercrime are.

How to Keep your Digital Presence Safe from Identity Theft: Keep your online presence safe and fight off the pervasive threat of hackers with these four cybercrime prevention tips.

Recognize and Respond Appropriately to Common Signs of Identity Theft: Learn how to identify common identity theft signs and what you should do if your sensitive information has been compromised.

High Net Worth Individuals Face Unique Exposures to Cybercrimes: The ease and convenience of new technology is alluring and exciting, but security lags behind and puts high net worth individuals at risk. Take the right precautions to reduce the potential for losses.

10 Ways to Minimize Your Chance of Being Caught in a Cybercriminal's Web: Safeguarding your passwords, devices and acting responsibly online are all common denominators to minimizing your chances of becoming a victim to cybercrime. 

Ready.gov – Cybersecurity: Resources to educate and empower you to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies, including cyberattacks, provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: CAFC is the central agency in Canada that collects information and criminal intelligence on such matters as mass marketing fraud (e.g., telemarketing), advance fee fraud (e.g., West African letters), Internet fraud and identification theft complaints.

U.S. Federal Trade Commission: The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them.

US-CERT National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center: The NCCIC mission is to reduce the risk of systemic cybersecurity and communications challenges in our role as the Nation’s flagship cyber defense, incident response, and operational integration center.

National Vulnerability Database: The NVD is the U.S. government repository of standards based vulnerability management data represented using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). It includes databases of security checklist references, security-related software flaws, misconfigurations, product names, and impact metrics.

Canadian Centre for Cyber Security: The Cyber Centre is the single unified source of expert advice, guidance, services and support on cybersecurity for government, critical infrastructure owners and operations, the private sector and the Canadian public.

Government of Canada - Cybersecurity: Learn about the potential risks of your online activities and how you can stay safe when you are connected.

Public Safety Canada – National Cybersecurity: The National Cybersecurity Strategy puts into place a framework to guide the Government of Canada in helping to protect citizens and businesses from cyber threats and take advantage of the economic opportunities afforded by digital technology.