Cryptomining, Cryptojacking & Cryptocurrency
Happy anniversary, Coinhive! One year ago, March 2018, you were named #1 threat. Coinhive, a legal cryptomining service that allowed for the install of a Monero cryptocurrency mining capability on computer browsers, was named by multiple cybersecurity firms as the number one malicious threat to internet users. Coinhive achieved top spot due to the propensity […]
ISA and The University of Guelph: Partners in Cyber Education
We’re headed for a national emergency. There are increasingly more smart technologies being used in Canadian homes, cities, governments and industries. The rapid adoption of networked technology in the face of a significant shortage of adequately trained cybersecurity professionals means we are all vulnerable. Cyber attacks are on the rise, but the talent pool of […]
The Canadian Cybersecurity Shortage “Gets Schooled”
In Canada, we are facing a slow and somewhat geeky national emergency. The rapid adoption of smart technologies in Canadian homes, cities, governments and industries, in the face of a significant shortage of adequately trained cybersecurity professionals, means we are left vulnerable. Cyber attacks are on the rise, but the talent pool of skilled cybersecurity […]
Cybersecurity – Stronger Together: Collaborating for Cyber Resiliency
If the Beatles were creating music now, with their famous lyrical references to social, political and cultural currencies, their lyrics might have been “Come together, right now, over security.” Entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) with all of its interconnected technological glory means a heightened need for cyber-policing. States are obliged to ensure security for […]
Science Fiction Technologies, Real Cybersecurity Problems Protecting the Internet of Things (IoT)
When I was a kid, I liked science fiction. I think many people working in the technology industry now were drawn to sci-fi in their youth because of the technological possibilities that it presented. I imagined living in 2062 Orbit City like the Jetson’s with a robot vacuum, video calling, three-day work weeks, and flying […]
What You Can Do for Your CISO
“In technology, it’s about the people – getting the best people, retaining them, nurturing a creative environment, and helping to find a way to innovate.” – Marissa Mayer, Former CEO of Yahoo! and co-founder of Lumi Labs The cybersecurity industry is facing a crisis. There is a shortfall in skilled labour with an estimated 3.5 million unfilled […]
Finding Balance Beyond International Women’s Day
We’re unbalanced. No matter the calls for reform, the mandated board quotas, the equity policies and protests, the #MeToo movement, the record numbers of women seeking office and banging against (sometimes shattering) glass ceilings, and the progress that’s been made, it is still a man’s world. The theme for International Women’s Day 2019 (IWD) was […]
Cybersecurity’s not a “Tech” Thing, it’s a “Culture” Thing
Every year the CEO of BlackRock, Larry Fink, writes a general letter to his fellow CEOs about the direction business is heading and the leadership model they should aspire to embody. BlackRock, under Fink’s leadership, manages around $6 trillion in assets. He is Wall Street. 2019’s letter is focused on purpose and profitability, about creating a […]
Protect Your Data: Pack Sunscreen and Cybersecurity When Vacationing
The Canadian winter is dragging this year making a southern escape destination for March Break look appealing. You’re thinking palm trees, sandy beaches, and poolside cocktails – I bet cybersecurity hasn’t even crossed your mind. But the reality is your phone will also be there and your son will have his tablet so he can […]