Cindy Baker

Cindy Baker has over 20 years of experience in IT-related fields in the public and private sectors, as a lawyer and strategic advisor. She is a former broadcast journalist, currently working as a consultant, freelance writer and editor.

Articles by Cindy Baker

Why it’s critical to shut the doors on cyber attackers now

Cyber attacks are on the rise due to vulnerabilities created by the growth in remote work and new technologies. Now, it’s time to fix...

The secret to closing more deals? Open your mind

The right mindset is a secret weapon that sales and marketing professionals too often overlook, according to a top Canadian executive coach. Vicki Bradley spent...

Finalists for Canada’s 2020 CIO of the Year revealed

Nine Canadian IT leaders have been selected as finalists in four categories in the CIO of the Year awards. The awards program recognizes Canadian technology...

Digital identity is coming of age in Canada in 2020

You might remember the 1993 New Yorker cartoon, where a dog at a computer says to another, “On the Internet, no one knows you’re...

How FINTRAC digital ID verification procedures will work

Canadian financial institutions must revamp their identity verification procedures by June 1 of this year to comply with new anti-money laundering regulations. The Proceeds of...

Sales and Marketing in the age of COVID-19: Not business as usual

Can you still make a sales pitch in the era of COVID-19?  Should the message be different? “This is new territory for sales and marketing,”...

Why security training is critical for work from home

There has never been a more crucial time to provide cybersecurity awareness training for employees, according to CIRA, Canada's Internet Registration Authority. Remote work presents...

The COVID-19 pandemic will forever change how we work

The COVID-19 crisis is not only forcing organizations to accelerate their digital transformations. It’s also causing a “worker transformation,” according to technology experts. “These are...

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