Cyber-attacks can have devastating financial and reputational effects on any business. Ponemon Institute LLC's 2015 Cost of Data Breach Study: Canada indicates that the average cost of a data breach in Canada is C$5.32-million.
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we are featuring a series of relevant content for your business and legal needs on Blakes Business Class. Attached is an infographic on cyber defences and a risk mitigation checklist that may be helpful in assessing your company's preparedness for a data breach.
Also, see the following articles:
Cybersecurity Risks: Directors and Officers Should Stop, Collaborate and Listen
Cybersecurity 2.0: What's Expected of Federally Regulated Financial Institutions
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