The aviation analogy that could teach IT pros something important about security
Global security strategist Trey Ford speaks at the recent Sector conference with a keynote that compares data protection with flying
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From social engineering to zero-day: 20 more terms business leaders should know
The final post in our three-part series puts complex jargon about data breaches in plain language to educate senior management about the threats they face
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From drive-bys to sandboxes: 20 more security terms leaders should know
The next post in our three-part series puts complex jargon about data breaches in plain language to educate senior management about the threats they face
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20 IT security terms business leaders should understand
We begin a three-part series that IT professionals can use to demystify data protection to the CEO, the board and other stakeholders
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The secret weapon Canadian retail CIOs need to tie security with innovation
Digital disruptions has made the perimeter for merchants wider than ever before, but IT leaders are starting to stock up on some solid defence strategies
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The upgrade too many network administrators forget to do: Their resumes
A 1.5-minute clip shows the basics of outlining a professional background in running critical parts of enterprise IT. But there is always room for improvement
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Learn the creative (and creepy!) tactics behind most social engineering attacks
A recent report shows why and how we are increasingly dupes into taking a course of action that directly leads to IT security being breached
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The Spiceworks Review: What if bosses ignore the Ashley Madison security lessons?
Our monthly roundup of the best discussions on the online community, from phishing attacks to protecting your network from disgruntled techies.
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What machine learning will teach us about the future of data protection
Analytics, algorithms and behavioural modeling can spot anomalies and potential fraud. But that’s just the beginning
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How to turn data breaches into an event, not a disaster
The hacker attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment changed the way companies think about security. Now it’s time to develop a true defence-in-depth strategy
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Who will answer Cisco’s call for a worldwide cyber-governance framework?
John Chambers launches the firm’s mid-year security report with suggestions that we need to work better together as the Internet of Things takes shape
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Data breaches are inevitable, but there may finally be one way to minimize the impact
Meet CloudMask, an Ottawa company whose tokenization technology may be one of the best ways to mitigate the effects of insider threats
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Ransomware becomes even more expensive when you give in
Cybercriminals are moving beyond mere hacking to extort money from their victims. Paying up, however, could be a big mistake
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3 ways for CISOs to avoid becoming “Internet cops”
A recent panel at SC Congress brings together public sector IT security executives to talk about how their role is evolving
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A security curmudgeon’s take on defending against DDoS attacks
At the recent SC Congress event, Dave Lewis provided helpful advice on IT security with a touch of humour woven in
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The biggest IT security problem Canadian firms face (and it’s not a virus)
If the Department of Homeland Security struggles to attract the kind of talent it needs, what chance do firms here have?
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Canadian banks are putting their fingers on the benefits of biometrics
A research report predicts customers will increasingly want to use their bodies to access financial data. The researcher outlines some important next steps
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A quick rewind of the RSA Conference 2015 moments to remember
A rise in cyber-security attacks, worries about the Internet of Things and other topics at one of the industry’s major security gatherings
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The CanSecWest catchup post every network admin should read
The annual event in Vancouver is the place to learn how to avoid major IT security incidents. If you didn’t make it, we have you covered
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Think like a hacker, protect like a CIO
The best technology works so well you barely notice it. Cyber-criminals, however, don’t miss a thing.
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The leap of faith ‘people-centric security’ will force IT departments to take
A Gartner Inc. analyst suggests trust and individual accountability may be a better way to protect data than restrictive policies
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Don’t expect a discount on the cost of DDoS attacks for SMBs
A new report tabulates expenses for small and medium-sized businesses that experience cyber attacks – and the results aren’t pretty.
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Risk vs. trust: Allstream’s Mike Strople addresses the cyber-security challenge
An event at Toronto Region Board of Trade focuses on how best to protect corporate data amid a growing list of potential threats
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Sadly, that front-page story about your data breach is just the beginning
IDC Canada data suggests there are still a lot of organizations under-investing in mobile security. Think through the long-term repercussions
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‘True patriot love’ may mean collaborating on IT security like the U.S. is doing
The recent White House Cybersecurity Summit introduced an interesting approach to teamwork among industries that’s worth exploring in Canada
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