Cyber risk will be costlier under Bill C-8—and that’s a good thing

Canada is not insulated from the rise of global cyber conflict. A targeted attack could severely damage our economy, which relies heavily on certain sectors, prompting lawmakers to set a new standard. 
Bill C-8, introduced by Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, marks a significant shift away from the largely voluntary cybersecurity model many organizations are familiar with, writes Ryan Sydor.

Cybersecurity failures rarely begin with a dramatic breach. More often, the catalyst stems from organizations losing track of where sensitive data lives, and who can access it. That challenge is about to take on new urgency in Canada as

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