Public Safety Canada calls for Submissions on New National Cybersecurity Strategy

The re-posting of this article is part of a cross-posting agreement with CyberLex. On August 16, 2016, Public Safety Canada (“PSC”) issued a consultation paper, launching a public consultation as part of PSC’s development of an updated national cybersecurity strategy (the “Consultation Paper”). The consultation will close on October 15, 2016. Business may want to […]

IIROC Releases Two Cybersecurity Resources: Best Practices Guide and Incident Planning Guide

The re-posting of this article is part of a cross-posting agreement with CyberLex. Last week, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (“IIROC“) published two detailed guides to help IIROC-regulated firms protect themselves and their clients against cyber threats and attacks.  The creation of these guides was telegraphed at the beginning of the year  in IIROC’s annual consolidated […]

The Internet of Things: Guidance, Regulation and the Canadian Approach

The re-posting of this article is part of a cross-posting agreement with CyberLex. The Internet of Things (IoT) has been identified as a disruptive technology, bringing with it both the promise of seamless interconnectivity of devices and, the flip side of that interconnectivity, single-point vulnerability of multiple systems. While businesses rush to embrace the technology, […]

IP Osgoode Speaks Series featuring John Weigelt: Adjusting to the Changed Frame of Reference of our Technology Enabled World

March 11, 1876. December 18, 1903. July 21st, 1969. These are the dates that John Weigelt — the National Technology Officer for Microsoft Canada — used to provide scale in his recent IP Osgoode Speaks Series presentation: Adjusting to the Changed Frame of Reference of our Technology Enabled World.

U.S. Automakers Take the Wheel on Cybersecurity – But Can Canadian Manufacturers Hitch a Ride?

The re-posting of this article is part of a cross-posting agreement with CyberLex. This summer, U.S. automakers pledged to ramp up motor vehicle cyber protection measures by launching a new centre for cybersecurity intelligence and analysis. This initiative, dubbed the Auto Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (Auto ISAC, one of a number of industry ISACs […]

Canadian Banking Industry Releases Payments Security White Paper

The re-posting of this article is part of a cross-posting agreement with CyberLex. The Canadian banking industry recently released the Payments Security White Paper, prepared by the six largest Canadian banks (BMO, CIBC, National Bank, RBC, Scotiabank, TD). The white paper outlines the evolution of mobile payments in Canada, reviews risks associated with various types […]

How to Discipline Cyber-Snooping Employees

The re-posting of this article is part of a cross-posting agreement with CyberLex. In a digitized world, it can be all too easy for unauthorized employees to access confidential information in the workplace, as recent breaches at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and some Ontario hospitals have shown. Employers should be prepared to take appropriate disciplinary […]

U.S. Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) Releases Cybersecurity Assessment Tool

The re-posting of this article is part of a cross-posting agreement with CyberLex. On June 30, 2015, the FFIEC released its cybersecurity assessment tool designed to assist U.S. financial institutions and regulatory examiners identify inherent cybersecurity risks and determine preparedness level of financial institutions.  The cybersecurity assessment tool and other resources can be found here.