How do we have trust in a system that operates without oversight and inherent security? Trust and bias in artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly important issues as AI systems are being deployed in a variety of settings, including criminal justice, healthcare, and hiring. At the same time, the public's sentiment towards AI is complex, [...]
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Using Generative AI for Cybersecurity (Part 1 of 4- workflow classification)
Generative AI, also known as GANs, use deep learning algorithms to generate new data that is similar to a given dataset. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach creating content, policies, and strategies for organizations. This has historically been the domain of knowledge workers, as it requires a deep understanding of [...]
The unspoken truth of Ransomware payouts in Canada
Canadians pay more often for ransomware attacks, and I'll try to explain why I suspect that is.There are a few key parts to a ransomware attack that I'm going to break down first: Initial access TTPs Ransom request Payouts 1) Initial access This is done via a number of ways called threat vectors. Phishing, social [...]
2022 is counting down to a massive surge in Cyber Attacks – How to mitigate attack impact before the holidays
2022 has been a record year for cyber attacks and the economic fallout from cyber crime. However, the year is far from over despite being at 93% complete. The next few weeks will see a massive surge over the holidays as organizations go into change freezes and staff numbers are dwindled. This is the perfect [...]
Bill C-26 (ARCS) and what it means for Cybersecurity in Canada – Part 4 (Transportation Systems)
June 2022 was when the first reading of Bill C-26 was done in parliament. The full title of the Bill is: “Act Respecting Cyber Security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts”. Bill C-26 can also be called “ARCS” for short. If you want to dig into the actual wording on [...]
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security recently released the National Cyber Threat Assessment for 2023-2024
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (also known as Cyber Centre) is Canada’s technical authority on cyber security. Part of the Communications Security Establishment (CSE), they are a single unified source of expert advice, guidance, services and support on cyber security for Canadians and Canadian organizations. The Cyber Centre works in close collaboration with Government [...]
Bill C-26 (ARCS) and what it means for Cybersecurity in Canada – Part 3 (Energy Sector)
June 2022 was when the first reading of Bill C-26 was done in parliament. The full title of the Bill is: “Act Respecting Cyber Security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts”. Bill C-26 can also be called “ARCS” for short. If you want to dig into the actual wording on [...]
Bill C-26 (ARCS) and what it means for Cybersecurity in Canada – Part 2 (Banking Systems & Clearing and Settlement Systems)
June 2022 was when the first reading of Bill C-26 was done in parliament. The full title of the Bill is: “Act Respecting Cyber Security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts”. Bill C-26 can also be called "ARCS" for short. If you want to dig into the actual wording on [...]
Bill C-26 and what it means for Cybersecurity in Canada – Part 1 (Telecommunications Services)
June 2022 was when the first reading of Bill C-26 was done in parliament. The full title of the Bill is: "An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts." If you want to dig into the actual wording on the bill, have a gander at it here. [...]
Recommendations to Improve the Resilience of Canada’s Digital Supply Chain
This is a summary of the document published by the Supply Chain Assurance Working Group (SCAWG), from the Canadian Forum for Digital Infrastructure Resilience (CFDIR). In June of 2022, version 0.1 of the document "Recommendations to Improve the Resilience of Canada’s Digital Supply Chain" was published here. This was created in response to the compromise [...]