When Security Tools Become the Target: What Recent Cyber Alerts Tell Us
In September 2026, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security published a cluster of alerts about vulnerabilities in three different security products: a Forcepoint…
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Can a Phishing Email Steal Your Data Without a Click?
Most of us have been trained to spot phishing. Do not click the suspicious link. Do not open the unexpected attachment. Check the sender before you act. That…
Is Your On-Premises SharePoint Server Still Putting Your Business at Risk?
If your business still runs SharePoint on a server in your own office or data centre, a wave of attacks from 2025 is worth understanding. They targeted a…
ClickFix: The Scam That Tricks Your Team Into Hacking Themselves
Most people picture a cyberattack as something technical and invisible — a hacker typing furiously in a dark room, breaking through firewalls with code. The…
Infrastructure Modernization for Ottawa Companies
Ottawa businesses face growing pressure to keep their technology infrastructure current. Rapid growth in data demands hybrid work models and the rise of…
Virtualization & Cloud. A Dangerous Blind Spot in IT Security
Organizations rushed to adopt virtualization and cloud technologies for speed and scalability. Many now face attackers who exploit the very layers meant to…
The State of Ottawa IT Security
Key Findings from National Reports and What Local Businesses Need to Know Ottawa stands at the heart of Canada’s government, defence, and growing technology…
Navigating Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI Tools with Secure Ottawa IT Services
Microsoft 365 Copilot has quickly become one of the most powerful AI tools available to Ottawa businesses. From drafting emails and summarizing reports to…
Why Credential-Based Attacks Remain a Top Threat to Ottawa SMEs – And How to Stop Them Before They Start
In 2026, credential-based attacks remain one of the most common and successful entry points for cybercriminals targeting Canadian organizations. According to…
Microsoft 365 Security Best Practices from an Ottawa IT Company
In today’s digital landscape, Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of how Ottawa businesses collaborate, store data, and communicate. Thousands of local…
AI-Powered Ransomware Evolution Fragmented Automated and Faster Attacks
Ransomware remains one of the most destructive cyber threats facing organizations worldwide and the landscape continues to evolve at an alarming pace. In…
Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness for Ottawa Businesses
Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness for Ottawa Businesses
Essential Practices to Improve IT Security for Ottawa SMEs
Cybersecurity can feel like an endless list of tools, acronyms, and threats. For Ottawa small and medium-sized businesses, that complexity often becomes a…
Ransomware Trends Targeting Canada – Protecting Ottawa SMBs
Ransomware remains one of the most severe and persistent cyber threats confronting Canadian small and medium-sized businesses throughout 2026. The Canadian…
Advancing Ottawa IT Security. Managed Firewall Solutions
Most Ottawa businesses have a firewall. Far fewer have a firewall that's actually being managed. There's a meaningful difference between the two. A firewall…
Post-Quantum Cryptography Solutions | Business Security
Ottawa businesses are at the forefront of technological innovation, yet the looming quantum computing threat poses a significant risk to data security. In…
AI Governance for Ottawa SMEs in 2026 – Firewall Technical
As Ottawa small and medium-sized enterprises navigate the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, establishing robust governance frameworks has become…
8 Ways Employee Devices Threaten Enterprise Security
Your employees are not trying to create security problems. But their devices often do anyway. Smartphones, laptops, and tablets connect to your business…
Mobile Security. Keep Smartphones Safe. Firewall Technical
Your employees carry your business in their pockets. Work email, client files, Microsoft 365, VPN access, two-factor authentication codes — it's all on their…
Preemptive Cybersecurity in 2026
Building Defenses Before Threats Strike for Ottawa Businesses As we step into 2026, cybersecurity strategies are shifting from reactive fixes to forward-thinkin…
Advanced Managed Cybersecurity Services for 2025
Protecting Ottawa Businesses in an Era of Evolving Threats As December 2025 draws to a close, cybersecurity remains one of the most pressing challenges for…
Building Cybersecurity Resilience -2025- Firewall Technical
Why Ottawa Businesses Need More Than Just a Firewall In 2025, the question is no longer whether your organization will face a cyber attack, but how quickly you…
Top 8 Security Tips for Ottawa SMEs in 2026 IT Guide
Written by the cybersecurity team at Firewall Technical Ottawa’s small and medium enterprises form the backbone of the capital region’s vibrant economy. From…
Reducing Downtime. Ottawa IT Support Practical Guide
Downtime is one of the most overlooked costs for small and mid-sized businesses in Ottawa. A slow laptop, a failing router, or a stalled application may not…