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Scout Technology Guides has earned CyberSecure Canada certification, confirming our alignment with baseline cybersecurity controls for Canadian businesses.

AI tools can accelerate work — but they also introduce privacy, security, and compliance risks. The very first step for any business is a clear AI Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). Why an AUP is the first step An AUP gives employees clear, actionable rules about which AI tools to use, what data can be shared […]

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IT’S CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH: We’re kicking off our NEW Email Series on the Importance of Cybersecurity! Sign up below if you want to see Scout in your inbox more frequently. We’ll be sharing our firsthand experience with effective cyber security measures and how they relate to your business’s technological protection. To ensure your data is […]

Over the past decade, the IT/Managed Services Provider (MSP) industry has undergone a significant transformation, driven by the escalating importance of cybersecurity. This has been marked by a shift from traditional IT services to a more comprehensive approach with cybersecurity at the core of our offerings. Era of Transformation (2013-2023): Initial Focus on Infrastructure: Circa […]

Have you heard about the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Grant?  I’ve seen my fair share of spam about it; however, I hadn’t seen the value for us (or our clients) until I learned about Jelly Marketing’s CDAP assessment which was a great fit for us! Fast forward only a few weeks from my initial […]

The year 2020 isn’t even over yet, and it has been loaded with enough negative press for 2 years!  I certainly struggled early in the year with finding the positive silver linings, but being the optimist that I am, I kept looking! We have all had many challenges to overcome this year, but take the […]

While most people would think twice about helping out a down on their luck Nigerian Prince, it’s a lot harder to dismiss an email that seems to be from your boss. This is what makes this type of phishing – commonly known as CEO Fraud – so effective. And it is not just CEOs. Any […]

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an authentication process in which a device user is granted access only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence (factors) in authentication. Two-factor authentication (2FA), also known as two-step (2-step) verification, is a type of multi-factor authentication.   Estimate your managed IT costUse our payroll‑based guideline to budget managed […]

Hard drive encryption keeps your files safe if a device is lost or stolen. This short guide explains what disk encryption is, how it protects data, and quick steps to enable it on Windows and Mac. If you’re using a computer or a detachable USB, the chances are high you have sensitive data on these […]