Dear Members, It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since I stepped into the role of Chapter President. Looking back, I’m incredibly proud of all we’ve been able to accomplish together – from growing our membership and elevating our events, to building a stronger, more connected community of cybersecurity professionals. As many of you […]
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Today’s children and teens live much of their lives online. Social media is a center for them to socialize, form their identities, and get information. Almost all teens in developed countries use the internet daily, often through smartphones. Popular platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat capture their attention.1 However, this intense connection creates
Introduction Cybersecurity incidents are not a matter of if but when for most organizations today. Threats like ransomware, insider data theft, and nation-state attacks continue to grow in frequency and complexity. A robust Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) capability is therefore essential to detect incidents quickly, contain damage, investigate root causes, and recover operations.
Introduction In the fast-changing field of cybersecurity, ongoing education and awareness are key. Staying updated helps professionals improve their skills and strategies to tackle new challenges. Continuous learning supports personal growth and strengthens organizations against emerging threats. The International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) is a leading organization for information security certifications. It requires
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Summary Data breaches often make the news, and insider threats can cost businesses a lot of money. Because of this, traditional data security methods need to change. What started as Data Loss Prevention (DLP) has changed into a broader, more innovative practice called Insider Risk Management (IRM). This change shows how threats have evolved; understanding
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Dear Members, I am delighted to share that our non-profit cybersecurity community is growing, and we are grateful to have you with us as we continue to grow. We recently launched our new membership management system through JoinIt. This system streamlines the onboarding process and allows us to manage the entire membership lifecycle more effectively.
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In an era of rapid technological advancements, quantum computing stands out as a groundbreaking innovation with the potential to revolutionize industries from pharmaceuticals to financial services. With unprecedented computational power, quantum computers promise to solve complex problems at speeds unimaginable with classical computers. But like all great advancements, quantum computing isn’t just about potential—it’s also
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INTRODUCTION It can be useful to think of yourself as being under attack on your so-called digital territory all the time. The opponent does not rest and regularly employs various kinds of attacks, from the complex phishing to the brute force attacks which makes it really hard to defend oneself or some valuable possession. This
The AI Arms Race: How machines are learning to fight alongside us in Cybersecurity Read More »
Dear Community Members, Welcome to our inaugural newsletter! It was great seeing some of you at the year end party on Tuesday, 12th December 2023 at EY. If you missed the event, please head on to our website https://isc2chapter-toronto.ca/gallery/ to catch some of the beautiful pictures. As the president of our non-profit cybersecurity community, I
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Dear Community Members, Welcome to our inaugural newsletter! As the president of our non-profit cybersecurity community, I am excited to share some remarkable updates with all of you. Firstly, I sincerely thank our dedicated volunteers (board members and committee members) and community members; your unwavering commitment to our mission has been truly inspiring. Together, we
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