Cyber resilience is emerging as the cornerstone of any artificial intelligence project, as the integration of these technologies multiplies attack surfaces and introduces major systemic risks. Data from Statistics Canada analyzed by Prompt reveals that in Quebec, financially motivated incidents (theft and ransom demands) have skyrocketed, accounting for 39.9% of all attacks. This aggressive monetization has caused the province’s total recovery costs to soar to $315 million. Read the full report HERE.
While it is true that the enactment of Act 25 has necessitated a restructuring of governance—with senior management’s involvement increasing dramatically—statistical models show that regulatory compliance and formal policies alone do not reduce victimization.
The only factor capable of cutting costs in half (-56%) and effectively protecting infrastructure is human capital specialized in cybersecurity. In a tight market where 44.9% of Quebec businesses have no dedicated cybersecurity staff and 70.9% report a skills shortage, Prompt’s Cybersecurity Certification Program is a strategic solution. This program provides financial support to small and medium-sized businesses through two key steps:
- Cyber gap audit – The essential first step
Conducting a CYBER gap audit allows SMEs to understand, plan and know the efforts required to be cyber resilient and is supported by a financial contribution from Prompt if the company qualifies.
- Certification and Accreditation—The Path to Cyber Resilience
Up to 50% of eligible expenses to formalize process compliance (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, 42001, TGV, CMMC, PCCC) and to firmly structure the deployment of software development initiatives (minimum requirements: intellectual property must be 100% owned by the company registered in Quebec).
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