The Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) and the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) have announced a strategic partnership designed to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities across Canada’s retail sector. The collaboration combines RH-ISAC’s global threat intelligence network with RCC’s deep understanding of the Canadian retail industry to help businesses better protect themselves from evolving cyber threats.
RCC, widely recognized as the Voice of Retail™ in Canada, represents retailers of all sizes across the country from small independent businesses to major national chains. Through this new partnership, the organization aims to provide its members with enhanced cybersecurity resources and support as digital threats continue to grow in scale and complexity.
Cyberattacks targeting retailers have become increasingly sophisticated, with threats such as fraud, ransomware, and data breaches posing significant risks to businesses and consumers alike. By joining forces, RH-ISAC and RCC seek to equip Canadian retailers with the knowledge, intelligence, and collaborative tools required to identify and respond to these threats more effectively.
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As part of the partnership, RCC members will gain access to a range of cybersecurity resources provided by RH-ISAC. One of the key benefits includes invitations to exclusive regional workshops organized by RH-ISAC. These sessions are designed to offer practical cybersecurity training and networking opportunities with experienced industry professionals. The 2026 workshop schedule includes planned events in Vancouver and Toronto.
Members will also receive access to critical threat intelligence resources. These include real-time alerts about emerging cybersecurity vulnerabilities, active incidents, and sector-specific threat trends that could impact retail businesses. This timely information can help organizations respond quickly and reduce potential damage from cyber incidents.
In addition, RCC members will have the opportunity to participate in a complimentary trial membership with RH-ISAC. This allows retailers to experience the organization’s collaborative cybersecurity community and gain insights into how shared intelligence and collective defense strategies can improve overall security readiness.
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Suzie Squier, President of RH-ISAC, emphasized the importance of cybersecurity as a core business priority rather than just a technical concern. She noted that the partnership with RCC is intended to strengthen resilience across the Canadian retail industry by providing organizations with greater access to intelligence and collaboration.
Kim Furlong, President and CEO of the Retail Council of Canada, highlighted the rapidly evolving threat environment facing retailers. She explained that cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and exploiting widely used business tools, while geopolitical uncertainty continues to influence the global threat landscape. Through the partnership with RH-ISAC, she said, RCC aims to help its members better safeguard their businesses, employees, and customers.
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