Cyber-Attacks: The Threat Is More Real Than Ever

Criminal activity in the cyber world is spreading at a rapid rate. Criminals have found an opportunity during the current COVID-19 crisis to ramp up their game and take advantage of vulnerabilities. Regardless of industry, every organization is at a higher risk of becoming the next victim. Whether it's about protecting critical infrastructure and operations or personal information, or both, the impact of cyber-attacks should not be underestimated. Surprisingly, however, few companies have in place the internal cybersecurity policies and plans that are crucial to combating this rampant threat.

To help our clients have a clearer understanding of the risks, we recently launched our inaugural Canadian Cybersecurity Trends Study on the latest trends and issues related to cyber incidents. Below are five key findings from the study that all organizations should be aware of.