Howard Solomon

Currently a freelance writer, I'm the former editor of ITWorldCanada.com and Computing Canada. An IT journalist since 1997, I've written for several of ITWC's sister publications including ITBusiness.ca and Computer Dealer News. Before that I was a staff reporter at the Calgary Herald and the Brampton (Ont.) Daily Times. I can be reached at hsolomon [@] soloreporter.com

Articles by Howard Solomon

Government regulation of IoT coming, SecTor conference told

Canada will be among the nations that does it first, says security expert Bruce Schneier, because IoT devices have the potential to kill. Read why this is his vision

Canada’s new cyber security strategy will be based on 5 principles: Senior official

At the annual SecTor conference a senior Public Safety Canada director gives a peek at what's coming

Why networking, not just work on networks, helps an infosec career

At the annual SecTor conference five infosec leaders talk about how to get ahead in the profession

How to stop fraud

As part of International Fraud Awareness Week two Canadian experts talk about scams they've seen and how to stop them

Phishing kits best way for attackers to get credentials, says study

Researchers figure attackers using phishing kits potentially harvest  234,887  valid credentials a week

Be proactive to stop cyber attacks, infosec leaders told

Reactive strategies are old hat, A Canadian security conference is told. Read why. Also, the importance of SecDevOps

Looking for infosec talent? It may be closer than you think

One way to beat the shortage of cyber security pros is to recruit outside the IT department. Read why business analysts and others may have what it takes with a little training

Canadian police frustration over cyber crime shows at conference

“We’re probably not doing a great job," Mountie tells conference. "The reality is we don’t have the resources.: Read more

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