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

‘Digital Geneva convention’ urged to stop countries from launching cyber attacks

At the RSA Conference the plea is made by Microsoft president, who also calls for an international agency to monitor Internet attacks

We’re not in a global cyber war but it’s a jungle out there: Israeli army cyber expert

It took more than 100 years to overcome the scourge of piracy, and even that battle wasn't fully won. Similarly, cyber threats are here to stay.

Increasing cyber incidents could mean ‘tragedy’ for online trust: Industry group

The Online Trust Alliance warns there could have been 82,000 cyber incidents a day last year. It advises what should be done

What should be in an incident response team’s Go Bag

A powerful laptop set aside for emergency use is a given for incident response, but more than that may be needed

Canadian cyber security providers facing well-armed Israel competitors

Israel leverages tax incentives, identifying promising cyber students and its mandatory military service to create a booming cyber industry. Canada has to find ways to compete.

Israeli PM to promote global cyber security cooperation during Trump visit

Security vendors and industries in a number of countries work collaboratively to fight cyber attacks. Now the Prime Minster of Israel has called on nations to band together to improve cyber security around the world.

CSOs too conservative to buy latest technology, says Check Point CEO

Too many organizations stick to doing what they know and trying to collect intelligence about attacks rather than invest in the technology really needed for defence.

Israel’s guide to securing the national electrical grid

Israel is about a decade ahead of where critical infrastructure operators in North America are with cybersecurity, estimates one Toronto Hydro executive. We're visiting the country to hear about its best practices first hand.

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