Information About Canadian Cybersecurity Law
Recent Posts
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- NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 – A Canadian Perspective
In August 2023, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology released a public draft of an updated Cybersecurity Framework with significant changes, including an emphasis on governance and supply chain risk management that align with Canadian legal requirements and regulatory guidance. Th … Read more »
- The Vancouver Island University audit report – board oversight of cybersecurity risk management
Cyber risk management is a fundamental issue for universities, public bodies, and other organizations. The Auditor General of British Columbia recently issued an audit report finding a university’s board of governors had not provided adequate oversight of the university’s cybersecurity risk manageme … Read more »
- Cybersecurity guidance for small organizations
Cybersecurity is a significant challenge for organizations of all kinds and sizes, including small organizations with limited resources for a cybersecurity program. Each of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), the United States Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the … Read more »
- Cyber risk management guidance for Canadian corporate directors – 2023 Update
Cyber risk management is a fundamental issue for organizations of all kinds and sizes. Directors of Canadian corporations have a legal responsibility to ensure their corporations effectively manage cyber risks and are prepared to respond effectively to cybersecurity incidents. Recently refreshed gui … Read more »
- Ransomware attacks – Tips from the trenches
Ransomware attacks are an increasingly common and serious risk for Canadian organizations of all kinds and sizes. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security’s National Cyber Threat Assessment 2023-2024 warns: “… ransomware is almost certainly the most disruptive form of cybercrime facing Canadians”. Thi … Read more »