In today’s interconnected world, traditional cybersecurity models built around a strong perimeter are no longer sufficient. Remote work, cloud services, and sophisticated threats have dissolved the clear boundary between “inside” and “outside” the network. This shift has given rise to Zero Trust, a security framework that operates on a simple but powerful principle: never trust, always verify. Zero Trust treats…

Why Identity and Access Management Is the New Perimeter for Ottawa Businesses In 2025 identity has replaced the network as the primary attack surface. IBM’s 2025 Cost of a Data Breach report states that credential-based attacks now account for 19 % of all breaches and carry the highest average cost at $4.92 million globally and $6.24 million in Canada. For…

Ottawa stands as a vibrant hub for technology and innovation in Canada, often dubbed the nation’s “Silicon Valley North.” With a thriving ecosystem that includes major players in telecommunications, software development, and government-related tech services, the city’s businesses and organizations rely heavily on robust IT support to stay competitive. In 2025, as digital transformation accelerates, IT support teams face a…

PIPEDA – Canada’s Privacy Legislaton for Private Enterprise Ottawa’s small and medium-sized enterprises process personal information daily — from customer email addresses in Shopify checkouts to employee payroll data in QuickBooks. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) governs every byte. Non-compliance triggers fines up to $100,000 per violation and mandatory breach reporting within 72 hours. This guide…

Ottawa’s SMBs operate in a high-stakes digital environment where federal contractors, fintech startups, and professional services firms share the same threat surface as nation-state actors. Ottawa IT security is no longer optional – it is the firewall between operational continuity and catastrophic breach. This guide dissects vulnerabilities, compliance mandates, and hardened defence strategies tailored for the capital region. Bedrock IT…

Ottawa’s small and medium-sized enterprises — whether in fintech, medtech, or professional services — operate in a regulatory-dense ecosystem where PIPEDA, PHIPA, and PCI-DSS intersect with rapid cloud adoption. Choosing the wrong IT company in Ottawa risks compliance violations, unplanned downtime, or vendor lock-in. This guide details eightattributes to seek from any provider delivering Ottawa small business IT support. Bedrock…

In Ottawa’s competitive SMB ecosystem, robust Ottawa small business IT support is the foundation of operational resilience. From PCI-DSS compliance in retail to PIPEDA alignment in healthcare, proactive IT management mitigates risks and maximizes ROI. Bedrock IT delivers enterprise-grade solutions calibrated for small-business budgets. 1. Deploy Next-Generation Firewalls with UTM Stacks Legacy packet filters are obsolete. Implement NGFW appliances with…

Bedrock IT – Ottawa, Ontario Selecting a strong network support provider in Ottawa matters. Issues like downtime or weak security can disrupt business flow. This article outlines seven essential factors for great network support in Ottawa. It covers technical aspects such as monitoring systems and recovery protocols. all presented in a way that supports business owners aiming for stability and…

Cyber Risk Aware are a relative newcomer to the end-user security awareness market. They offer many solutions to help increase your staff’s awareness of the dangers in the virtual world including phishing simulations, security awareness training and cyber knowledge assessments to name a few. They are International Cyber Threat Task Force’s Cyber Start-up of The Year winner for 2017, meaning…