Ransomware Note on Your Screen: The First 60 Minutes
A ransom note just appeared. The hour-one playbook Hexafusion uses with Vancouver clients: isolate, preserve, notify your insurer, identify the strain.
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Practical guides written for business owners and operations managers in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. No jargon, no sales pitch, just information that helps you plan, budget, and stay secure.
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How Much Does Managed IT Support Cost in Vancouver, BC?
Per-user pricing, what is included at each tier, and what to watch out for when comparing quotes from local IT providers.
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I Clicked a Phishing Link: What to Do in the First 30 Minutes
Clicked a suspicious link? Follow this 30-minute incident playbook from Hexafusion to contain damage, preserve evidence, and protect your accounts.
Read article →CEO Fraud and Wire Transfer Recovery for BC Businesses
A fraudulent wire just left your account. The BC business playbook for recalling funds, notifying CAFC, and closing the compromised mailbox.
Read article →Lost Admin Access to Microsoft 365: The Recovery Playbook
No Global Admin, no breakglass account, no MFA device. How BC businesses regain control of a Microsoft 365 tenant, step by step.
Read article →PIPEDA Breach Notification: The 72-Hour Playbook for BC
A practical 72-hour playbook for meeting PIPEDA breach reporting obligations in BC: risk-of-harm assessment, records, and PIPA parallels.
Read article →Cyber Insurance 2026: What Canadian Underwriters Require
The 2026 cyber insurance checklist for Canadian SMBs: MFA, EDR, tested backups, PAM, patching cadence, and what gets you a flat decline.
Read article →Real Estate Wire Fraud: Stopping Deposit Theft at BC Brokerages
Deposit redirection fraud is one of the fastest-growing attacks on BC brokerages. A practical controls plan for brokers, conveyancers, and IT teams.
Read article →Tax Season Cybersecurity for Canadian Accounting Firms
February to April is peak phishing season for CPA firms. A practical IT and security playbook for BC accountants handling sensitive client data.
Read article →Password Length, Crack Times, and Keeper for Your Team
Interactive estimator for length and character sets, how to read the Hive Systems Password Table, and why Hexafusion licenses Keeper for BC businesses.
Read article →Malware vs Ransomware: What BC Businesses Should Know
Malware is a broad category of harmful software; ransomware is a specific extortion playbook. How attacks show up in the Lower Mainland and which controls satisfy insurers and Canadian privacy expectations.
Read article →Cyber Trust Marks and Certifications: What They Mean for Canadian SMBs
SOC 2, ISO 27001, CyberSecure Canada: how to read vendor badges fairly and what your own website should not claim without evidence.
Read article →Device Storage Full? When to Clear Space vs Replace Hardware
OneDrive conflicts, patch failures, and slow disks: triage storage on Windows and Mac before you approve a capex ticket.
Read article →7 Signs Employee Workstations Need Replacing
Unsupported OS builds, endpoint detection and response (EDR) performance drag, and failing batteries: lifecycle signals that help BC teams budget refresh before quarter-end surprises.
Read article →Mobile App Security for BC Teams: bring-your-own-device (BYOD), MDM, and Safe Habits
Personal phones still open work email. Practical mobile device management (MDM), app sourcing rules, and transparency that respects PIPEDA privacy obligations for growing SMBs.
Read article →Regulatory and Compliance in Canada, by Industry
PIPEDA, provincial privacy laws, Bill C-26, Bill C-27, CASL, OSFI expectations, and cyber insurance themes. Each section includes a composite “what goes wrong” scenario. Not legal advice.
Read Canada guide →Regulatory and Compliance in the United States, by Industry
HIPAA, GLBA, FTC Safeguards, SEC cyber disclosure, state privacy laws, PCI DSS, CMMC, and more. Pair with our Canada guide for cross-border teams.
Read US guide →10 Signs Your Business Needs a Managed IT Provider
Slow support, recurring outages, no IT documentation, staff doing their own troubleshooting: does that sound familiar? Here is how to know when it is time to make the switch.
Read article →Cyber Liability Insurance in BC: What It Covers and Why You Need It
Premiums are rising. Insurers are requiring multifactor authentication (MFA), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and tested backups. Here is what BC businesses need to know before their next renewal.
Read article →7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an IT Company in Vancouver
Most businesses only switch IT providers after something goes badly wrong. Asking these seven questions upfront saves you from making the same expensive mistake twice.
Read article →Managed IT vs Break-Fix: Which Model Fits Your BC Business?
Break-fix is cheaper until it is not. A side-by-side comparison of both support models, costs, risks, and the tipping point where managed IT starts making financial sense.
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