Christopher Dorval

𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗧 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 In today’s digital landscape, having a strong IT disaster recovery plan is critical for business continuity. At Kismet Solutions, a Calgary-based MSP, we specialize in preparing businesses for unexpected IT disruptions. Here’s why disaster recovery is essential and some best practices to consider: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Start with a thorough risk assessment to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. Understanding your risks allows for a tailored disaster recovery plan. 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 Conduct a business impact analysis to prioritize recovery efforts. This helps allocate resources effectively and ensure critical operations are restored first. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 Implement robust data backup strategies, including on-site and off-site backups, to protect against data loss. Regularly test backup systems to ensure data integrity. 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 Develop and document detailed recovery procedures. These should include step-by-step instructions for different types of disasters and be regularly updated. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 Regularly test your disaster recovery plan with mock drills to identify weaknesses and make necessary adjustments. Update the plan as technologies and processes change. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 Train employees on their roles in the disaster recovery process. Regular training ensures they respond effectively during a disaster, minimizing downtime. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 Partnering with MSPs like Kismet Solutions provides the expertise needed to develop and implement an effective disaster recovery plan. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Ensure your business can withstand disruptions with a robust IT disaster recovery plan. Contact Kismet Solutions today to protect your critical systems and data. Email us at [email protected] to start the conversation. #BusinessContinuity #DisasterRecovery #DataBackup #ITSecurity #KismetSolutions #CalgaryTech #ManagedServices #ITResilience

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Ivo Wiens, Field CTO for CDW Canada, recently joined Jim Love on Cyber Security Today to share insights from CDW’s latest cybersecurity research. Their discussion covers today’s top cyber threats, the power of zero trust frameworks and the potential of quantum encryption to safeguard Canadian organizations against advanced threats. 🎧 Listen to the episode: https://hubs.la/Q02XqJ4l0

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Are you leveraging data security and compliance with Microsoft 365? Advance features like data loss prevention, multi-factor authentication, and automatic updates provide peace of mind for business dealing with sensitive information. Email [email protected] for more information on how we can protect your IT environment. #weeklytechtips

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We are excited to be back at #CS4CA this week in Calgary! Be sure to stop by and chat with our OT cybersecurity experts - we'll be at tabletop #3! Also, be sure to check out Dragos's Robert Landavazo at his roundtable as he leads a discussion on ensuring value whilst implementing OT cyber strategies. View the full agenda here: https://hubs.ly/Q02B5w2b0 #icscybersecurity #otcybersecurity #industrialcybersecurity

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Choosing the right security partner is crucial. Learn what to look for in a Calgary security provider, from experience and licensing to customized solutions. Tridon is here to help protect your business. #SecurityProvider #BusinessProtection #Calgary

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🚨 New Blog Alert! 🚨 Discover how thermal cameras, AI analytics, and remote monitoring are transforming oil operations with: ✅ Early risk detection ✅ Worker & environmental safety ✅ Smarter, efficient operations Read our latest blog to learn more: https://loom.ly/KiaKdkY #HikvisionCanada #Hikvision #OilAndGas #ThermalTechnology #ThermalImaging #perimeterprotection #perimetersecurity

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Vancouver Business Owners: It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it is the perfect time to do a quick check-in to make sure that your network is SECURE! 🔐 Here are a few of the cybersecurity best practices your organization should have in place. 📲For a complete list of everything that needs to be done plus a FREE Security Risk Assessment,📲Book a 10-Minute Discovery Call to get started – Discovery Call Link-https://lnkd.in/g_3G2g5p OR Call now 360-334-7755 https://lnkd.in/evA8PBMp #Cybersecurityawareness #MSP #Cybersafe #Cybersecuritystrongpassword #Cybersecurity #Compliance #DataProtection #BusinessSecurity #StaySafeOnline #ProtectYourBusiness #CyberAware #Securecollaboration #cybercriminals #focusonIT #FocusOnEndpoints #CoverAllBases #securenetwork #remotepatchmanagement #maximizeEfficiency #stayconnected #remotemonitoring #RemoteMonitoring #RemoteWork #HybridWork #OutsourcedIT #CuttingEdgeTech #RealTimeSecurity #EDRAlerts #PCICompliance #EDR #PenTesting #AffordableSolutions #DefendLikeAPro #TechResolution #CybersecurityVancouverWA #TeamLogicITvancouverwa #CyberProtection #EmailThreatProtection

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In today's digital landscape, identity theft and the need to secure user authentication are becoming increasingly common, finding a reliable and user-friendly solution is more critical than ever. Read our Article, 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗗 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝟯𝟲𝟱 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 to see how our Purely CRM team has developed a Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution simplifying intake management and enhancing security.   Discover how our team can design an efficient, modern, and on-budget solution to enhance your organization's impact with our new specific Industry Accelerator for Housing Development Management, https://lnkd.in/gmWAqbZh #Dynamics365 #AzureB2C #ProvincialID #DigitalTransformation #CyberSecurity #HousingDevelopment #PurelyCRM

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As Calgary grows, so do the risks. Discover how to protect your business from rising crime rates with advanced security solutions. Reach out to Tridon for customized integrated, AI-driven, security solutions tailored to your needs. #BusinessSecurity #Calgary #SecuritySolutions

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🍁 Accelerate innovation, solve problems faster, and drive business impact with Windows 11 Pro Copilot+ PCs with built-in NPU for lightning speed. Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6044YFA2Y #InsightCanada #CopilotPC #Windows11

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The global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was USD 4.45 million. Organizations with an incident response (IR) team who regularly tested their IR plan experienced an average cost of data breach that was USD 1.5 million less than the average. That's where the IBM X-Force Cyber Range comes in; creating immersive simulations to guide cyber security teams through realistic breach scenarios, helping ensure they can respond and recover from enterprise-level cyber security incidents, manage vulnerabilities, and build a stronger security culture in their organization. AVI-SPL implemented the IBM Cyber Range located at the University of Ottawa. This amazing facility is used for Faculty of Engineering programs, multidisciplinary research, as well as private training and public events. Learn more about the facility here: https://lnkd.in/gHdwwit2. And if you have an upcoming Command Centre project, reach out to me today. #AVISPL #uOttawa #IBMCyberRange #CyberSecurity #CommandAndControl #AudioVisualIntegration #

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Are Your Cybersecurity Goals Aligned with Your Business Strategy? 🤔 🔒 Find out this month at IIBA Saskatchewan's event with cyber security industry leader and author, Funsho Abraham on November 14 - check out this link to register: https://buff.ly/3UJKPgH #IIBAEvent #IIBA #IIBASaskatchewan #Cybersecurity #businesstrategy #Industryevent

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Cyber experts say event logging is a must for robust security. 🔒 Don't miss out on these best practices to protect your systems from threats. #Cybersecurity #EventLogging #ITSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #CyberSecurity #CloudComputing #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #TechTrends #BigData #ITServices #FutureOfWork #TechSolutions #DataScience #Automation #IoT #BusinessTech

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OptivCon Toronto may have concluded, but the conversations sparked by F5's breakout session continue to resonate. Peter Scheffler, Senior Solutions Architect, delved into the ever-evolving challenges of authentication and access control in "The Unpatchables: Findings and Implications from the F5 Identity Threat Report." Thanks for joining us for a day of education and networking! #OptivCon #F5 #Optiv #IdentityThreatReport #CyberSecurity #DigitalIdentity #AccessControl #APIsecurity #InfoSec

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Our annual Cost of a Data Breach study was released today. (19 years running) This is one of our most downloaded security materials. Check it out with Canada specific metrics. Also join the detailed report webinar on Aug 13. Details below

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The Nagomi Team is preparing for the Toronto CISO Executive Summit tomorrow, where Emanuel Salmona will be hosting a forward-thinking session on how to: 🔦Gain better visibility into your security stack 📝Where to prioritize action and remediation 💲Maximize the ROI of security investments and report progress to executives If you're attending, be sure to download the Evanta, a Gartner Company app and register in advance! #proactivedefense #threatmanagement #cyberevent

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It’s time to SHIFT from reacting to threats to building a strategy for continuous business. Join us on 29 October for #CommvaultSHIFT Calgary and discover how to maintain a resilient business in the face of evolving cyber threats. Register today: https://ow.ly/xqzc30sGU2W #ContinuousBusiness #CyberResilience

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