The Ultimate Guide to Cybersecurity
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Cybersecurity.
What to know about Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a critical and evolving field dedicated to protecting individuals, businesses, and governments from online threats. Amid transformative advancements such as AI, cloud adoption, quantum computing, and fluctuating geopolitical risks, organisations are navigating an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.
Recent developments across the cybersecurity sphere highlight crucial topics including ransomware surges, deepfake scams, API security lapses, identity management complexities, and the growing importance of Zero Trust frameworks. These trends underscore the need for proactive strategies, comprehensive threat detection, agile responses, and a strengthening of human and technological defenses.
With expanding attack surfaces driven by remote work, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and digital transformation, there is a paramount focus on integrating AI-powered solutions, enhancing data protection, and addressing skills shortages. Initiatives promoting diversity, education, and collaborative partnerships continue to be essential in fortifying cyber resilience.
Exploring these themes through the latest stories and expert insights encourages readers to deepen their understanding of contemporary cybersecurity challenges and solutions, emphasizing actionable knowledge to help safeguard digital futures in an interconnected world.
Canadian Cybersecurity News
Regional stories with direct local relevance.webp)
Zoho's LSP: First proprietary server comes at key time for Canada
Zoho unveils Nathu La, its first in-house server, deepening vertical integration from software to silicon in a global sovereignty push.
Canon Canada adds ESET cybersecurity to managed IT
Canadian businesses gain a single supplier for IT and endpoint security as Canon broadens its managed services with ESET products.
Zoho launches Nathu La server to boost tech sovereignty
Lower power use and total cost of ownership are central to Zoho's new server, aimed at cutting AI inference costs and tightening data control.
BDO Canada launches cyber service for defence bidders
Companies bidding for defence work now face a new cyber compliance hurdle as Ottawa prepares to boost spending by more than AUD $81 billion.
QBE warns ransomware is top construction cyber threat
Each incident can halt site operations for 24 days on average as attackers exploit the sector's growing use of connected digital tools.
Carney unveils AI strategy, $200B in economic growth goal
Ottawa's five-year push aims to lift adoption, create 250,000 AI jobs and curb the talent drain as Canada races to catch up.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Cybersecurity
Cequence posts record quarter on agentic AI security
Rubrik launches cloud recovery tool for cyber attacks
Averlon launches Precog to block exploitable risks
Tanium named Forrester leader in endpoint management
Phishing costs rise to USD $51,948 per analyst yearly
Featured News
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
Zoho's LSP: First proprietary server comes at key time for Canada
Zoho unveils Nathu La, its first in-house server, deepening vertical integration from software to silicon in a global sovereignty push.
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already stockpiling encrypted data for Q-Day, when quantum machines could break RSA and ECC in minutes.
Private 5G looking to rewire Canada's factory floors
Private 5G aims to help manufacturers connect factory systems, automate operations and use real-time data more easily across production sites.
Check Point Technologies: On vigilance, Mythos and beyond
AI-driven vulnerability scanning is forcing firms to rethink complacency as Check Point says existing defences still help against Mythos.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
AI use in life sciences focused on augmentation - for now
AI in life sciences is boosting workflows rather than replacing scientists, as firms navigate regulation, data risks and uneven adoption across markets.
Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough
AI security optimism is running ahead of readiness, as most Canadian organisations still lack zero trust and full access visibility.
Google Cloud CEO sets out enterprise AI agent plan
Enterprises will get one place to build, govern and run AI agents, as Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise across models, data and security.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
On the table: Bill C-22 revives Canada's lawful access debate
New powers to demand subscriber data and force retention could broaden police access while reigniting privacy fears for Canadians.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
New research shows two-thirds of Australian business and IT leaders feel pressured to approve AI projects while overlooking security risks.
Canada founders urged to back home team on sovereignty
Canadian startups risk losing critical backing and control as investors and buyers favour foreign tech, panellists warned at CIX Summit.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Expert Columns
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Microsoft security landscape shifts as critical vulnerabilities surge: report
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Your Immune System Doesn't Wait. Neither Should Your Security
Unlocking intelligence with access control
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…Cybersecurity was already hard
Virtual vs. physical firewalls: A practical guide for modern networks
The Death of the Firewall
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Cybersecurity News
TP-Link expands Tapo home security range in Canada
Canadian households will get more choice in subscription-free home monitoring, as TP-Link widens Tapo cameras, sensors and doorbells across the country.
Private 5G looking to rewire Canada's factory floors
Private 5G aims to help manufacturers connect factory systems, automate operations and use real-time data more easily across production sites.
TELUS chief Darren Entwistle joins BC Innovators hall
The honour spotlights TELUS's CAD $70 billion British Columbia investment as the company faces pressure to link spending with jobs and access.
RBC expands Vancouver hub to add 1,000 jobs by 2029
The bank plans to add 440 net new roles in British Columbia by 2029 as it widens its artificial intelligence and banking operations.
Kanata North adds CAD $17.9 billion to Canada's economy
The tech cluster supports more than 63,000 jobs and could help Canada strengthen domestic supply chains for semiconductors and photonics.
Interac adds AI fraud checks to Verified identity service
Canadian businesses will get tougher digital onboarding defences as the phased rollout targets deepfakes, spoofed video and device tampering by Q3 2026.
Payments Canada urges cross-sector anti-fraud strategy
Fraud is moving across Canada's payments ecosystem, prompting calls for banks, telecoms and platforms to share data and coordinate defences.
Canadian firms flag AI-linked cyber risks from suppliers
Supplier oversight is becoming a bigger cyber priority as one in three Canadian businesses reported an AI-linked incident in the past year.
National Bank of Canada teams up with Sardine on fraud
The deal gives National Bank of Canada new fraud tools as lenders race to curb losses without adding friction for customers.
Ontario auditor finds gov. staff use unsecured AI websites
Data exposure risk has risen after Ontario's auditor found thousands of public servants were using unsecured AI sites on work devices.
Canada second globally for ransomware, Fortinet says
Ransomware pressure on Canadian firms is intensifying as AI speeds attacks, with 374 organisations extorted and losses mounting.
EY Canada finds public sector AI stuck in pilot stage
Most Canadian public bodies have yet to move beyond trials, leaving service gains, cost savings and trust benefits from AI largely unrealised.
Genetec warns AI is fuelling physical security risk
Rising phishing, smishing and social engineering attacks are exposing connected cameras and access systems to credential theft, Genetec says.
Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough
AI security optimism is running ahead of readiness, as most Canadian organisations still lack zero trust and full access visibility.
Kyndryl warns AI is shrinking exploit windows to hours
Security teams are being forced into faster triage as AI shortens the gap between flaw disclosure and attack to hours.
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Visa expands AI payments testing to Canadian issuers
Canadian banks will test how AI agents can initiate card payments as Visa prepares issuers for new controls over consent, fraud and liability.
Check Point launches Canada data residency for SASE
Canadian firms can now keep sensitive SASE telemetry in-country as Check Point adds a local residency option to meet privacy and compliance rules.
Canadian cyberattacks surge 80% as cloud risks grow
Downtime and breach risk are rising even as Canadian enterprises boost security budgets, with cloud incidents now hitting record levels.
TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers
Canadian shoppers can now use tokenised Visa details at checkout in Chrome and Android, reducing card exposure to merchants.
Why retailers need real-time visibility to handle demand surges
Delayed stock updates and failing devices can quickly turn busy promotions into longer queues and frustrated shoppers.
