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

Not ready for new reporting obligations yet? Here’s five things to think about

Canada's mandatory data breach reporting obligations start Nov. 1. Here's a primer

Canada’s privacy law needs a leading edge update, says expert

At the annual MISA Ontario conference a law professor says PIPEDA has to be overhauled. Read why

An Ontario city’s solution for phishing test failure: Deny staff Internet access

At the MISA Ontario security conference attendees learn how one city uses tough love as a weapon

Ontario town learns ransomware lessons the hard way

At the annual MISA Ontario security conference,a CITO explains what went wrong when the town was struck

Government failing to protect Canadians from cyber threats, says Senate report

Report calls for the creation of a cabinet minister in charge of cyber security, and the creation of a national cyber literacy program

Tired from GDPR? Get ready — next is the ePrivacy Regulation

The proposed regulation for those collecting data from residents in EU countries covers everything from email messages to IoT devices. Read why it could be of concern

Cyber Security Today: Oct. 29, 2018 –Gift card scams, the need for two-factor authentication, will anything on the Internet be real?

Today's podcast covers a gift card scam that's increasing, an email hack that led to the theft of cryptocurrency and fake videos look more realistic

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Tips from experts

Ideas for CISOs include make training 'edu-taining,' involve management and avoid scaring employees. Read more

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