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Hacking and Ransomware: Proactive Cybersecurity to Safeguard Business Continuity

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16 June 2025

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Hacking and Ransomware: Proactive Cybersecurity to Safeguard Business Continuity

When access to critical assets is compromised

Hacking incidents and ransom demands are increasingly paralyzing organizations. Discover how to strengthen your cybersecurity posture with a preventive, long-term strategy against today’s most common cyber risks.

Intrusions and ransomware:

A real threat to public and private organizations

Everything runs smoothly—until it doesn’t. Suddenly, servers are down, data is compromised, teams are in disarray, and operations grind to a halt. A hacking or ransomware attack doesn’t just impact IT systems—it jeopardizes the very purpose and long-term viability of your organization.

The impacts of a cyberattack are often systemic:

  • slowdowns or complete shutdowns of operations
  • communication breakdowns
  • loss of data or access to critical resources
  • damage to reputation and public or customer trust
  • harm to partners and subcontractors

Unfortunately, these effects can last for weeks—or even months.

Effective incident response relies on sustainable governance

In a constantly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity risks are no longer just an IT issue—they’re a governance concern. Most incidents stem from a lack of resources, time, or expert guidance. A sustainable approach involves stronger risk management, clear processes, and an organizational culture rooted in vigilance.

Without a well-defined response plan, organizations are often caught off guard:

  • lack of internal coordination
  • difficulty making informed decisions
  • high costs for recovery and crisis management
Hacking and Ransomware: Proactive Cybersecurity to Safeguard Business Continuity

Financial risks of a cyberattack:

Key figures to keep in mind

According to Statistics Canada, the average cost of a cybersecurity incident is:

$53 500

per attack,

across

all business sizes

11 %

A significant

share of companies

hit by ransomware

18 %

ended up giving in

and paying

the ransom

1 %

…of these companies paid

$500 000

or more

These amounts don’t include losses that are truly priceless: reputation, credibility, workplace climate, external relationships, or critical service interruptions. The list goes on—and the damage can severely impact growth opportunities and business continuity.

Why proactive cybersecurity is essential

Taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity helps you anticipate attacks before they happen. The organizations that are best prepared are those that:

  • ensure business continuity
  • minimize the risk of financial losses
  • reassure stakeholders
  • protect their brand reputation
  • and build strong digital maturity

Four prevention solutions against hacking and ransomware

Here are four key services to help prevent cyberattacks and improve your incident response readiness:

1.

Cybersecurity posture assessment

Get a comprehensive analysis of your technical, governance, application, and operational (OT) security measures.

2.

Penetration testing (pentest)

Put your systems to the test with internal, external, application, cloud, and Wi-Fi penetration testing conducted in controlled environments.

3.

Phishing simulation

Strengthen your teams’ awareness and reflexes against the growing, ever-present risk of social engineering attacks.

4.

Incident simulation (tabletop or TTX)

Test your frontline team’s responses with a simulated crisis scenario designed to clarify roles and support quick, informed decision-making.

The ultimate solution? An incident response plan.

Increasingly required by funding partners, a tested incident response plan—one that your teams know well—allows you to react effectively. It’s a cornerstone of any cybersecurity strategy.

Is your organization ready to face a cyberattack?

When it comes to cybersecurity, improvisation is not an option. By choosing a proactive approach, you’re actively protecting:

  • your sensitive data
  • your services and operations
  • your internal and external relationships
  • your reputation

A clear plan, well-defined roles, and a fast response—these are the keys to minimizing the impact.

Hacking and Ransomware: Proactive Cybersecurity to Safeguard Business Continuity

Build your cybersecurity strategy

Our experts help public, parapublic, and private organizations develop tailored cybersecurity strategies. Together, we’ll strengthen your resilience against cyber threats and support your long-term sustainability.

Create your incident response plan or implement key prevention solutions to keep your operations running—before a threat strikes!

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