LCM wishes our clients Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year. We look forward to working with you in 2023 and helping you meet your cybersecurity goals

There are thousands of cybersecurity vulnerabilities that threaten systems and software, with the potential to cause substantial financial losses for organizations. To protect against these vulnerabilities, organizations need to conduct regular cybersecurity assessments that identify IT security gaps.

On May 18, 2020, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) released Version 8 of its CIS Controls. Formerly the SANS Critical Controls (SANS Top 20) and the CIS Critical Security Controls, the consolidated Controls are now officially called the CIS Controls.

Cybersecurity has become a focal point in the backdrop of COVID-19. Cyberattacks targeting colleges and universities have been on the rise since the pandemic began as institutions migrated to remote learning.

It is commonly quoted that cybersecurity is a business problem, yet you rarely ever hear or see anyone talk about how it’s the business’ problem and what to do about it. In our ever-increasingly connected world, the challenge to truly operationalize good security practices is becoming ever more difficult. COVID-19 in particular …

Life Cycle Management (LCM) Security Inc. provides clients with an all-inclusive solution to cybersecurity built on our Life Cycle approach. This approach has been guiding organizations of all sizes to help define their processes, people, and technology requirements. For almost 20 years , LCM Security Inc. has built our security ..

In 2020, the Maze Ransomware Group have created a ransomware cartel, and other ransomware groups have joined. The mobilization of this cartel presents new cybersecurity challenges for all organizations, but particularly for SMBs. The Maze ransomware group are now infamous …

No doubt there is an enormous amount of information about ransomware being published on a daily and weekly basis for the past several years concerning its effects, the substantial losses and the negative impact for both organizations and the economy as a whole. It seems that very little is …

The first known fatality involving a cyber-attack was recorded in Germany this month. This incident came from a ransomware attack on a hospital that was subsequently unable to provide the life-saving treatment that was previously.Düsseldorf University Hospital’s critical computer systems were taken off-line by …

By now, a considerable number of Canadians are aware of the recent breach that occurred at the CRA. The cybercriminals were able to acquire user credentials to gain access to their accounts to apply for such things as the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) for COVID-19. The CRA determined …

Retailers have witnessed an increase in the number of consumers shifting their spending from stores to online. The shift has led to retailers facing increasing cybersecurity threats. Retailers who fail to take steps against cybersecurity vulnerabilities are at risk of consumer data including bank …

Privacy legislation such as GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Quebec's new privacy Bill 64 are examples of aggressive legislation designed to protect individuals' privacy. PIPEDA, Canada's version of this, is fundamentally outdated and lacks the teeth to enforce the …..

The LCM team wants to wish you Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year. We look forward to working with you in 2021 and helping you meet your cybersecurity goals.In 2020 we faced challenges that none of us had experienced before. As businesses adapted to these challenges, the importance …