By Damien
Introduction “We did our annual training. Everyone checked the box. We’re good for the year.” This is something we still hear far too often at Sécurité Info Services. And it’s a serious mistake. Cybersecurity awareness is not a one-time event. It’s not a checkbox. It’s a living process that must evolve with threats, your employees, … Continued
By Damien
Executive Summary This white paper is intended for SME leaders wondering whether investing in a SOC (Security Operations Center)—in other words, professional cybersecurity monitoring—is truly worth it. In 2026, cyberattacks are no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Yet 60% of Canadian SMEs have no real-time detection capability. They often discover a breach… when … Continued
By Damien
Introduction “We’re going to run a penetration test. That way, we’ll know if we’re secure.” We hear this often at Sécurité Info Services. It’s a great intention—but be careful: a poorly prepared or poorly scoped penetration test can give you a false sense of security, which is worse than no test at all. A pentest … Continued
By Damien
Introduction “We’re too small. It’s not worth attacking us.” At Sécurité Info Services, we hear this almost every week. And that belief is exactly what makes your SME an easy target. While many think hackers go after Amazon, RBC, or Desjardins, the reality is very different: It’s much easier to hack ten SMEs than one … Continued
By Damien
Introduction “We apply updates once a month, that’s enough.” This sentence, heard every week at Sécurité Info Services, is now outdated, dangerous, and potentially fatal for your business. In 2026, the exploitation window for a critical vulnerability is measured in hours, sometimes even minutes. Cybercriminal bots constantly scan the Internet for known flaws. If your … Continued
By Damien
Introduction “We have an antivirus. We have a firewall. We’re protected, right?” This is something we often hear at Sécurité Info Services. Yet technology alone is not enough. Having tools without governance is like having an alarm system in your house… but leaving all the doors open. Security governance is the set of rules, responsibilities, … Continued