IBM Canada and University of Ottawa to establish a facility for cybersecurity threats training
IBM and the University of Ottawa announced a multi-year…
ISAGCA and ISA Security Compliance Institute release joint study on IIoT product certifications
The ISA Global Security Alliance (ISAGCA) and the ISA Security Compliance…
Trend Micro study reveals the human cost of underpowered security operations centres
Trend Micro Inc. released results from a new study…
Endress+Hauser receives ISO 27001 certification
Endress+Hauser Digital Solutions has been awarded the ISO 27001…
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Tory motion passes to demand government decision on Huawei, 5G
Motion says Canada needs to develop a robust plan to combat China’s growing foreign operations.
Biden moves forward without help from Trump’s intel team
The US president has not authorized the president-elect to lay eyes on the daily intelligence brief.
‘I’d be better off going after a bank’: Pot companies beef up security for Croptober
Cannabis is big business, and upgraded security infrastructure reflects that
Cybersecurity poll finds 84% rethink engaging with breached businesses
KPMG says organizations should take a harder look at the systems and protocols.
China launches initiative for global data security issues
Move comes with the US accusing Chinese technology companies of threatening American national security.
Canada Revenue Agency suspends online services after cyber attacks
5,500 accounts targeted in what the federal government described as two “credential stuffing” schemes.
Trade, technology and security at risk in US China feud
Sharp deterioration in US-China ties poses risks to both countries and the rest of the world.
Pandemic can prepare us for future outbreaks and bioterrorism
How governments handle pandemics relies on co-operation from the public and across borders
Global security industry shifts to service-based solutions post-pandemic
Security markets across countries will recover at a different pace but the outlook is promising, finds Frost & Sullivan
Trudeau positions Canada as global recovery champion
Canada will partner with developing countries hardest hit by the pandemic to help to rally the world behind measures like debt relief.
Spy agencies must be transparent about new data crunching, analyst warns
By next year, some 50 billion devices will be connected to the internet.
Interac acquires Ottawa-based digital security company 2Keys
2Keys designs, develops and operates digital identity systems.
NASA chief says security needed to explore space safely
U.S. and Japanese governments are expanding their security alliance into space amid China’s growing activity.
Pompeo to meet with Trudeau, Freeland ahead of G7 summit
Discussions will focus on Canada-US co-operation on various domestic and international issues.
Feds invest in new industrial security system
The government has awarded a $12 million contract to Ottawa’s KPMG
Docs show CSIS welcomed energy industry info about alleged threats
Court case alleges spy service overstepped its legal authority by monitoring environmentalists opposed to Northern Gateway proposal.
Telus says a Huawei equipment ban by Ottawa could set back 5G network plan
The telco said it seeks to reduce the potential risk of a Huawei ban.
Border security shutdown invites fresh scrutiny of Canada-US threshold
Key Democrat on the House National Security Committee wants to ensure the northern border doesn’t get overlooked.
National security ‘comes first’ in Huawei 5G review: Champagne
Infrastructure Minister cites need to properly assess whatever risk, or benefits, that there might be.
China pressures US, Canada ahead of Huawei hearing
Arrest could fuel US-China trade tensions as the two sides seek resolution to trade and technology issues.
Beware of foreign espionage threat to your networks: security agencies
RCMP workshops highlighted “supply chain vulnerability” – a back-door tactic to infiltrate systems.
Feds try to pull cloak of secrecy over court case on pipeline spy allegations
Civil liberties group opposes the secrecy request, saying it blatantly violates the principle justice must be seen to be done.
Brennan: Trump worked with Russians and now he’s desperate
Loss of a security clearance an unprecedented act of retribution against a vocal critic.
Canada could get caught in cross fire of US uranium investigation
Another US Commerce Department “national security” move as the sector bleeds jobs.
US senators seek to soothe relationship with Canada
Expressed concerns about Trump’s use of a national security waiver to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Canada blocks Aecon takeover by Chinese state owned firm
National security cited following a full review under the Investment Canada Act.
Cyber attack against Ukraine being prepped: US tech firm
Cisco said that at least 500,000 devices had been hijacked by malicious software dubbed VPNFilter.
