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

SecTor 2018: Security industry is ‘squandering opportunity’

Executive of a security vendor tells conference that vendors and infosec pros aren;t doing a good enough job. Read why, and his solutions

SecTor 2018: Why the cloud means new ways of thinking about security

If infosec pros can't start thinking in a cloud-first way they'll be in trouble, says an expert. Read why

SecTor 2018: Make better use of logs to improve security, staff satisfaction

After roasting security solution providers for making too many ineffective products, a conference speaker (and vendor) urged infosec pros to pay more attention to their logs

Cyber Security Today: Oct. 3, 2018 –Cover your ports, a huge U.K. bank fine and more advice to stay secure

The dangers of remote access software, a bank is punished for getting hacked, and more tips for Cyber Security Awareness month.

SecTor 2018: Canadian firms not quite ready for new mandatory breach notification

A conference speaker questions whether the private sector is ready for the new reporting rules, which come into effect in less than a month

Canadian Centre for Cyber Security opens, to be focus for federal safety efforts

Consolidating scattered cyber work, the centre aims to be a highly-visible place where people can report cyber attacks and get advice

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Canadian firms not training enough, says expert

As the annual month of reflecting on what is successful in awareness training starts, one expert looks at why some employees aren't getting the message

Cyber Security Today: Oct. 1, 2018–Bank machines and password managers

Today's podcast covers a new attack on ATMs, a warning on Android password managers and the first in a series of advisories for Cyber Security Awareness Month

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