Why ATIPP, IT, and Cybersecurity Now Go Hand in Hand Community governments across the Northwest Territories are being asked to navigate a rapidly changing digital and regulatory landscape. Privacy obligations under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP) are expanding, cybersecurity risks are increasing, and everyday IT practices are under more scrutiny […]
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And What Organization Leaders in Yellowknife, Nunavut & the NWT Should Do About It Over the past year, prices for computer memory (RAM) and related components have surged globally, and that squeeze is now rippling into IT budgets in remote and northern communities from Yellowknife to Iqaluit. Industry analysts now warn major PC makers like […]
Microsoft is strengthening Microsoft Teams security by default, and this update directly impacts organizations that rely on Teams for daily communication, collaboration, and operations. Starting January 2026, Microsoft Teams will automatically block malicious URLs and phishing links shared through chats, channels, group conversations, and meetings. This protection is enabled by default and requires no user […]
The holidays are a time for connection, celebration, and in many homes, new technology. Whether it’s a new laptop, gaming console, smart speaker, or smartwatch, those fresh devices bring joy—and risk. While you’re busy wrapping presents and planning gatherings, cybercriminals are gearing up for one of their busiest seasons of the year. In this guide, […]
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A Practical Guide to Staying Secure — and Compliant — in a Shifting Cyber Landscape Cybersecurity in Canada is entering a new era. Bill C‑8, introduced in June 2025, signals a sweeping regulatory shift — one that doesn’t just apply to banks and telcos, but that will reshape expectations for any business that touches critical […]
Economic development in the North depends on more than opportunity—it depends on control. For Indigenous-owned organizations and partnerships leading multi-million dollar industries, real power means owning the systems that power your mission. But too often, critical IT infrastructure is outsourced to Southern firms that don’t understand your land, your people, or your mandate. It’s time […]
Supporting the North’s communities means more than technology—it means partnership in purpose. CasCom is proud to back LGANT members across the Northwest Territories and stand with you in serving your residents with confidence and care. Supporting Northern Communities and LGANT Members For over four decades, LGANT has been the go‑to professional association for senior administrators, […]
Cybercrime has officially gone corporate. What used to require deep technical skill and underground cred is now available as a monthly subscription. This new threat model — Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) — is shifting the entire risk landscape for organizations across Northern Canada. If you operate in mining, law, finance, or healthcare, the stakes are higher than […]
Mining is no longer just rock and iron. It’s data, connectivity, and digital risk. At YKGeoscience 2025, one truth stood out: cybersecurity is no longer optional—it’s operational safety. The mining and exploration sector is evolving fast. Automation, remote operations, and real-time data flow are now table stakes—but they come with risk. Cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure […]
