Alberta to update or patch loads of software after spike in cybersecurity incidents

Alberta government investing $40M toward software upgrades after surge in cybersecurity incidents

The Alberta government says it can't give further details on what types of software are covered under the new spending, citing the need to avoid creating new security risks.

Alberta to update or patch loads of software after spike in cybersecurity incidents

EDMONTON - Alberta's government is putting $40 million toward software upgrades after seeing a major spike in cybersecurity incidents last year.

Alberta to update/patch software after spike in incidents

Alberta's government is putting $40 million toward software upgrades after seeing a major spike in cybersecurity incidents last year.

Alberta to update or patch software after spike in cybersecurity incidents

The government of Alberta said it managed close to 3,000 cybersecurity incidents last year — a 35 per cent increase compared with 2024.