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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 →The EU Cyber Resilience Act: what Canadian exporters must report since 2026-09-11
Selling connected hardware or software into the EU? The Cyber Resilience Act's 24-hour vulnerability reporting duty applies since 2026-09-11, and the main obligations follow on 2027-12-11. Scope, deadlines,…
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 →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 →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.
Read the insight →ISO 27001 or SOC 2? Choosing the right proof for Canadian SaaS and service providers
ISO 27001 certifies a management system; SOC 2 reports on controls. How Canadian SaaS and service providers can decide which one customers will actually accept.
Read the insight →SOC 1 vs SOC 2 in Canada: CSAE 3416, CSAE 3000 and what your clients actually need
SOC 1 supports your clients' financial statement audits; SOC 2 addresses security and related criteria. How CSAE 3416 and CSAE 3000 fit, and how to pick.
Read the insight →The EU’s Digital Omnibus: what proposed GDPR changes could mean for Canadian businesses
The European Commission's Digital Omnibus proposes major GDPR changes, from the definition of personal data to breach deadlines. It is not law yet. Here is what Canadian businesses…
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