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…

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…

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…

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…

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…