Cyber Security

Written by: CJ McGillivray Cyber threats are constantly evolving. S ecurity s trategies  must therefore constantly be revised and redefined. What worked yesterday for your organization may not work today. Hackers engage in creative and unexpected thinking because they  have to  in order to break through firewalls and exploit vulnerabilities. It only makes sense that your line of  defence  should be just as creative and adaptive to the changing circumstances. Consider the importance of penetration testing and vulnerability or threat intelligence analysis. Without these fundamental practices, your organization is at far greater risk of an unexpected breach.   Redefining Fear of Change   Fear of change is a major roadblock to business growth. But fear does not have to get in the way of building  a  robust and impenetrable cyber security  system  for your organization. The best way to combat evolving cybersecurity threats is to stay fle...

  Written by: Lindsay McKay For many companies, remote work is here to stay, and with that comes some benefits and concerns. Many businesses are saving money on office space, supplies, and operating costs. While on the other hand, there is a higher potential for cybersecurity threats, awkward at-home work environments, and loss of connection between co-workers. Some 90% of data breaches are due to human error, which is quite a concern with people using potentially unsecured internet connections and having private work information at home. Some companies have tried to fix this threat by investing in multiple cybersecurity tools, programs, and software to combat cybersecurity threats. This path has led to those companies scoring lower in their ability to mitigate threats and lower in their defence capability than companies who use fewer tools because they did not train their employees on how to use the tools. Your company’s best tool is your employees, invest the surplus from remote ...

There are varying estimates of the cost of cybercrime. One report suggests the worldwide total in 2025 could exceed US10.5 trillion dollars. Cybercrime is a significant threat that governments, businesses and organizations around the world take seriously. As more of our activities related to work and play take place online, the threat of cybercrime will continue to increase. Internet outages (disruption), bot misinformation (distortion), cloud attacks, AI technology, and deepfakes are relatively new weapons in the cybercriminal’s armoury. Organizations must be prepared, and they need people with cybersecurity skills and experience to help them.   Jobseekers and workers in a wide variety of occupations now find that certification in cybersecurity is not just an asset to their CV; it is often mandatory. Making the shortlist of candidates is now often determined by your cybersecurity credentials. Organizations at every level and in every industry are taking steps to protect their data...

The various things that make cybercrime so appealing to criminals (anonymity and subterfuge) are the same things that have made it so challenging for governments and law enforcement agencies to get ahead of it. Fortunately, by working together, the Canadian government, private organizations, education institutions and the Canadian public are creating more security in the electronic world.   The government of Canada announced a new national cybersecurity strategy and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security in 2018. This collaboration is growing in its scope and accomplishments. Interested in being part of this force that creates positive change? There is a constant need for trained cybersecurity professionals at all levels of skill and in a variety of industries.   According to Statistics Canada, the number of cybercrime incidents has grown from 17,887 reported to police or RCMP in 2015 to 44,136 in 2019. Numbers can be expected to be even higher as not all cases are reported. M...

Hiring new team members can be a challenging process. There is a lot of pressure to get it right for skills and overall fit. The process is especially difficult when an excellent employee left the organization and there is a need to fill the gap immediately. But what if you could keep those great employees longer? While a lot of variables go into why an employee may choose to leave, you can help reduce the number of IT staff that leave the organization by offering them cybersecurity training that leads to certification. While employees need to be on board with the idea of taking more training in their field, most people want to learn more to advance their career. It is a win-win for employers. Here is why: Employers get trained, certified IT professionals who are committed to their role. Some employers are hesitant to pay for training for employees, thinking those individuals will earn something like a security+ certification and move on to a different job. However, employees tend to...

In the digital age, cybersecurity specialists are as essential as watchdogs. But, what exactly do they do? Cybersecurity specialists maintain online frameworks and data for organizations and corporations around the world.   Depending on the size of their company, a cybersecurity specialist can be a white or grey hat. They may take on many roles and even advise on the best and latest ethical practices. In simple terms, a cybersecurity specialist keeps tabs on a company's online framework while helping other employees stay on top of imminent threats.   The world is increasingly becoming dependent on the internet and mobile computing. Cybersecurity is more urgent, which boosts the demand for more cybersecurity experts by extension. In North America alone, there are more than 200,000 unfilled positions. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an average 12% growth from 2018 through 2028, which far outpaces the national average for other professions. To help you navigate all thi...