Ransomware remains a dominant force in the cybersecurity landscape, inciting significant concern across industries. Regular headlines underscore the catastrophic effects of these attacks, underscoring the vital need for robust defenses and informed decision-making. Our Information Risk Insights Study on Ransomware aims to transform the prevalent fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) into a proactive stance of awareness, preparedness, and resilience. By presenting clear, data-driven insights, we ...| Cyentia Institute
The IRIS 2025 report takes you inside 15 years of cyber incident patterns, revealing how the threat landscape continues to shift. Ransomware has skyrocketed to historic highs, while accidental disclosures have quietly faded—but for how long? Get the data, spot the trends, and understand what these changes mean for your organization. Download the full report and unlock exclusive bonus content, including extended analyses and insights designed to keep you ahead of what’s next.| Cyentia Institute
How to Use this Toolkit This toolkit was developed to accompany an in-person economic resilience planning process and help communities to fill gaps, expand their thinking about particular issues, and keep track of relevant questions to answer towards economic resilience. The toolkit explains each section of the plan and provides case studies, suggested activities, and… The post Economic Resilience Action Plans: Toolkit for Plan Development appeared first on BC Rural Centre.| BC Rural Centre
Abstract Rural small towns continue to face serious challenges, including population decline, high poverty levels, and insufficient infrastructure, among others. The sustainable ecosystem economic development (SEED) model provides a framework for remote rural communities to work collaboratively with government agencies, businesses, and nonprofits facilitated by project champions to develop and maintain healthy, sustainable economies. While…| BC Rural Centre
The State of Rural Canada report provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse challenges and opportunities facing rural, remote, and northern communities across the country. While each region has its unique context, several overarching themes emerge from this fifth version of the report that paint a picture of rural Canada as a complex mosaic of… The post The State of Rural Canada appeared first on BC Rural Centre.| BC Rural Centre
The forested watersheds of British Columbia’s Interior are a primary water source for aquatic ecosystems and human populations. The mountain pine beetle (MPB) infestation and associated salvage harvesting have the potential to affect the amount, timing, and quality of water originating from these watersheds. Watch the video on the MPB Hydrological Impacts and Watershed Management… The post Keeping it Clean – Video appeared first on BC Rural Centre.| BC Rural Centre
A new economic study focusing on local communities across BC was released today by the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI). This study highlights the vital role of British Columbia’s forestry industry, as it touches so many communities across the province and employs British Columbians in a wide array of jobs. In 2022, the forestry… The post Study on Supply Chain and Community Benefits of the Forest Sector appeared first on BC Rural Centre.| BC Rural Centre
The guidebook provides tools, information, tips, and guiding questions. Generate ideas that rural communities can adapt and use| BC Rural Centre