Three ways AI and ML can improve cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) aren’t just buzz words anymore – they are key components of today’s cybersecurity landscape. Why? The rate of change in technology, the volumes of data involved, and sophistication of attackers – coupled with the well-documented global shortage of cybersecurity talent – have made it essential to leverage modern […]
ISA Cybersecurity named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2022
ISA Cybersecurity is proud to announce that we have been named as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2022. The honour is a result of a national competition that identifies employers in the SMB space that foster outstanding workplace environments, forward-thinking human resources policies, and lead the industry with innovative programs that […]
Threat Bulletin: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and Steps to Mitigate Risk of Cyber Attack
ISA Cybersecurity is horrified by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In addition to the unconscionable destruction and loss of life, we recognize that cyber attacks against Ukraine are causing disruption in the country, and could spread to other parts of the world including Canada. Russian aggressions have not been limited to land, sea, and air. Co-ordinated […]
How to adapt to the Great Cyber Reset
Written by Phil Armstrong, President & CEO, Macanthium Ventures In the beginning… When computers were first introduced as strategic business tools, we operated a rather medieval architecture to protect our corporate assets and customer data. We built a perimeter around our data centre “castle” and funneled all inbound and outbound digital interactions across an electronic […]
Top 10 Cyber Safe Shopping Tips
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the highlights of one of the busiest online shopping seasons of the year. Whether you’re making holiday purchases or simply looking for a great deal this November, make sure you stay cyber safe. Here are the top 10 tips for protecting your personal and financial information this year: 1. […]
How to Keep High-Performing Cyber Teams Running
Written by Phil Armstrong, President & CEO, Macanthium Ventures How to keep high-performing cyber teams running My advice from decades of experience on how to keep your high-performing cyber team running as the Great Attrition looms. Try to remember the best team that you were ever privileged to be a part of – can you […]
9 Cybersecurity Tips for National Seniors Day
Seniors are finding themselves swept into the digital world, whether they like it or not. Some embrace technology, others tolerate it, while still others find it an intimidating and incomprehensible world. Situations in which the “admin” spouse becomes ill or passes away leaves the surviving spouse struggling. While pandemic restrictions are finally being relaxed, remote […]
It’s time to get more women in cyber – here’s how.
Written by Enza Alexander, ISA Cybersecurity’s Executive Vice President. There’s a push on to recognize September 1 as International Women in Cyber Day. I fully support this initiative: women are significantly under-represented in the cybersecurity industry, and anything we can do to raise awareness and close the gender gap is going to pay dividends. A November 2020 […]
5 Security Challenges & 5 Cyber Risks for Fintech
The use of fintech – a catch-all term for any financial sector technology that’s used to digitize or streamline traditional financial services – is widespread today. Like most technologies, fintech introduces benefits through efficiency, but also creates potential operational risks at the same time. Fintech concepts have been around for decades, but fintech as we know it today rose from […]