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Securing AI use: the Cyber Centre’s 10 AI security measures
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security's new primer sets out 10 AI security measures in three pillars. What each one asks for, and how it fits a PCI…
Read the insight →ISO/IEC 27701:2025: privacy certification no longer needs ISO 27001
The 2025 edition of ISO/IEC 27701 is a standalone privacy management system standard. Who benefits, how it maps to Quebec's Law 25, and what organizations certified to the…
Read the insight →Consumer-driven banking: the security bar for fintechs and payment providers
Canada's open banking regulations were proposed on 2026-06-27. Who must participate, the four accreditation pathways, the security and breach-reporting requirements, and how RPAA-registered PSPs get a head start.
Read the insight →CPCSC: Canada’s new cyber security certification for defence suppliers
The Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification started with Level 1 in 2026, and Level 2 certification phases into defence contracts from April 2027. What each level requires…
Read the insight →Post-quantum cryptography: why your first step is a cryptographic inventory
NIST's post-quantum standards are final and Canada has a federal migration roadmap to 2035. Why the first step is a cryptographic inventory, and how PCI DSS requirements 4.2.1.1…
Read the insight →ISO/IEC 42001: how to show clients your AI is governed
AI governance questions are landing in security questionnaires. What ISO/IEC 42001 certifies, how it builds on ISO 27001, why accredited certification matters in Canada, and a practical first…
Read the insight →Phishing and ransomware: the PCI DSS 4.x controls that actually help
Ransomware is the top cybercrime threat to Canadian critical infrastructure and phishing remains a leading way in. Five PCI DSS 4.x requirements that reduce the risk for any…
Read the insight →What to record in your Law 25 confidentiality incident register (and how long to keep it)
Every confidentiality incident must be logged under Law 25, reported or not. Here are the eight elements your register needs and the five-year retention rule.
Read the insight →The ISO 27001:2013 transition is over: what certified organizations should do now
The deadline to move to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 passed on 2025-10-31. Here is what that means for your certificate, your customers and your next surveillance audit.
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