Ontario Cyber Community of Practice

There are low-cost solutions such as motion-activated cameras that can provide sentinel alerting to disrupt or defeat criminal activity.
 

It may be worth considering specific security measures for high-value items such as collectables or sensitive documents. Safes, motion sensor alarms, and tracking devices can help you prevent losses and recover precious items.
 

Changing locks, disabling fobs, and maintaining strict control of issued keys ensures that only authorized individuals can access your property. Any lost, stolen, or misplaced keys could be used for nefarious purposes.
 

Simple security solutions such as exterior lighting and “Property Monitored by Security Cameras” signs can deter a criminal from targeting your home or business over a less overtly secure option.
 

Many cyber insurance policies provide cash payouts for loss. However, something to consider and often the most valuable aspect of a policy is the support you receive to get through an incident. Having a central point of contact and an experienced breach coach during an incident will be invaluable support during a potential crisis.
 

Adding additional security measures such as monitoring or security awareness programs may qualify you for reduced insurance premiums. Talk to an insurance professional to assess if your coverage is appropriate or could be lowered.
 

Talk to an insurance professional to understand your risk exposure and if you have an appropriate level of coverage.
 

We put security in place to mitigate the risk of a loss. Insurance is a means to transfer any residual risk that cannot be mitigated. Talk to an insurance professional to understand your risk exposure and if you have an appropriate level of coverage.
 

We put security in place to mitigate the risk of a loss. Insurance is a means to transfer any residual risk that cannot be mitigated. Talk to an insurance professional to understand your risk exposure and if you have an appropriate level of coverage.
 

Get in touch if you require security support.
 

Get in touch if you require support.
 

It is good practice to establish communication protocols and practice them in instances of an emergency. This could include backup communication like code words or emergency contacts.
 

Get advice on your duty of care obligations to provide support to those under your care.
 

Get professional advice on your duty of care obligations to determine if there is any liability for your action or inaction to provide threat-related information to those under your care.
 

All travel involves some degree of risk. If you don’t know the specific risks to the countries you visit, you leave yourself vulnerable. Simple things like high crime areas to avoid, how to arrange safe local transportation, or — in higher risk areas — who are the trusted local security providers can be invaluable information to mitigate potential threats.
 

There are many organizations targeting corporate interests in sensitive sectors. These groups often organize online and can activate and harass businesses and employees at work and home. To protect yourself and your business, you must first understand who may be targeting you.
 

There is an increasing amount of information publicly available about each one of us online. A quick google search can reveal more than you think. A review of an individual’s social media profile and posts might uncover embarrassing material that could prove to be a liability in a business deal or partnership.
 

The level of due diligence you perform on a particular individual should align with the level of access they have to you, your assets, and your information.

Criminal background checks for personal support workers and nannies, reference checks for new employees, and civil litigation checks for tenants are inexpensive but important vetting that can provide peace of mind and find an issue before it becomes a severe problem.
 

While the threat of a cyber attack is high (and rising), there are several affordable and easy-to-use cyber security services and tools that can help keep you safe. Practicing good cyber security will go a long way to protecting yourself and limit the severity of an attack. If you need help, speak to an expert to find out what is right for you.
 

Make sure proper access controls are in place around your network and computer to protect against unauthorized access and the potential for ransomware. Ensure sensitive, confidential or important information is backed up regularly in an emergency.
 

Do not enter any data into the site and consider any data entered into the site compromised. Disconnect from the internet and use antivirus software to conduct a full scan. Change all associated passwords. Monitor accounts for suspicious activity or signs of misuse.
 

You can visit the free site www.haveibeenpwned to check if one of your services has been the victim of a breach. If so, change all associated passwords. Consider a password manager that stores account information and actively monitors if accounts are compromised.

It is best to limit the amount of publicly identifiable information available online. See if you can remove any unnecessary data from the internet. Monitor all of your public accounts for signs of misuse. Ensure that easily available information is not used for any passwords or as answers to security questions for accounts.

Threats and risks are not static. It’s important to have the most up-to-date information to ensure appropriate security measures. You also need to know if there is any elevated risk and if additional security is required.