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Reco & Cyera rank AI agent risks from sensitive data
Featured • Intellectual property

Reco & Cyera rank AI agent risks from sensitive data

about 4 hours ago

Security teams can now prioritise AI agent exposures by linking permissions to sensitive data across business systems, Reco said.

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Wealthsimple launches AI assistant, stablecoin buy, pro trade

The launch broadens access to faster payments and trading tools for more than 4 million Canadians, with some features arriving in 2027.

about 19 hours ago · Jake MacAndrew
Microsoft

Sabre event spotlights defence supply chain readiness

Canadian manufacturers eyeing defence contracts may need stronger digital controls, as Sabre's event highlights cybersecurity, ERP and AI readiness.

about 24 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Enterprise security

Cycode expands in Canada as AI security demand rises

Canadian businesses adopting AI in software development are driving Cycode's 500% customer growth there over the past 18 months.

1 day ago · Mara Sugue
Managed Services

Canada privacy commissioner urges changes to Bill C-22

Senators are being told the lawful access bill still lacks key safeguards, as privacy concerns persist over subscriber data and public-information powers.

2 days ago · Jake MacAndrew
Managed Security Services Provider

Integrity360 launches managed OT security services

Industrial operators can now outsource continuous protection as the new service set aims to reduce cyber risk without disrupting production.

3 days ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
IT service management

BDO Canada teams up with ServiceNow on AI governance

Canadian firms struggling to turn AI trials into profit may gain tighter controls as BDO Canada and ServiceNow join forces on governance.

7 days ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Investigation

Spatial AI in Canada moving from digital to physical

Wider adoption in Canada is being held back by slower digital maturity, even as firms push spatial AI into hospitals, factories and defence sites.

about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Spatial AI in Canada moving from digital to physical

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