Ransomware continues to rank among the most disruptive—and costly—threats facing small and mid‑size enterprises. A single compromised endpoint or cloud tenant can halt operations, erode customer confidence, and trigger regulatory obligations in a matter of hours. Yet effective safeguards need not be complex or prohibitively expensive.

The SMB Ransomware Resilience Checklist distils proven security practices into sequential milestones. The first section outlines governance measures every organisation can implement internally; the second specifies the technical controls that a managed‑service provider (MSP) should deliver and document. By completing each milestone in turn, leadership gains clear visibility into progress, ensures accountability for external partners, and establishes a layered defence capable of withstanding modern ransomware attacks.

Alberta AI Data Centers: Sustainable Tech Hub & Cybersecurity Leader in 2024

Alberta is emerging as a key hub for AI data centers in North America, thanks to a forward-thinking strategy that leverages its abundant natural resources and favorable climate. In December 2024, the provincial government introduced the “Powering the Future of Artificial Intelligence” strategy—a comprehensive initiative aimed at attracting significant investments and fostering innovation in establishing hyperscale cloud infrastructure. This initiative helps the province with diversification of its economy and resilience for the potential mega future changes in the global economy.