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 [...]
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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 [...]
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. [...]
Rubrik Managed Service Provider Model
Earlier this year at the Toronto VMUG UserCon, I had the opportunity to speak with Demetrius Malbrough, Technical Marketing Engineer at Rubrik. We discussed the MSP capability of the Rubrik platform and how it can benefit partners and integrators. Rubrik has the ability to provide a multi-tenant model for MSPs so that tenants / clients, [...]
VMware Enterprise Blockchain
At the beginning of this year I did an interview with Dahlia Mahlki of VMware research on the evolution of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) and some of the advances that VMware was contributing to in the industry. For a recap of that interview, click here. There was a lot of buzz generated from that interview, [...]
Organizing your mind, for fun and profit.
Are there fire escapes in your mind palace? The method of loci (loci being Latin for "places") is a method of memory enhancement which uses visualizations with the use of spatial memory, familiar information about one's environment, to quickly and efficiently recall information. The method of loci is also known as the memory journey, memory palace, or mind palace technique. There [...]
Everything is alright. Nothing to see here.
Understanding patterns in monitoring metrics, logs and analytics. When is it the time to get worried? When everything is on fire and your trying to put it out, wondering what the fallout will be? Or how about when a pedestrian is about to cross the street, and you see a bus speeding down the road towards them, [...]