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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
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Articles by Howard Solomon

The limits of an insider threat program

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Most organizations need a insider threat program that will alert on suspicious behaviour. But prevention, not detection, should be the first defence

UK minimum cyber security standard should be followed in Canada, says expert

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Standard includes a number of things departments must do to comply with cyber security obligations. It's a useful starting place, says one Canadian expert.

Cyber Security Today: Online survey company hacked, macOS malware scam and Samsung smart phone users get an unwelcome surprise

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A customer survey firm suffers a data breach, an unusual malware scam targets macOS users, and if you own a Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone then you might want to delete your nudes.

CompTIA paper helps firms to build a cyber security culture

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Document offers six principles boards and executives should consider to build a top-down culture of cyber security throughout their organization

Cyber Security Today: Limit admin access, a botnet gains more modules and watch your suppliers

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Today's podcast deals covers the importance of limiting the number of people with admin access, how a botnet evolves and another firm victimized by a supplier's weakness

Two upcoming government projects show future for digital ID in Canada

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BC is about to launch a demo project allowing businesses to see digitally signed permits online, while the federal government has a proof of concept called Sign In Canada

Cyber Security Today: A tricky new botnet, ignore smart phone popups and watch out for tunnels

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Today's podcast covers the discovery of the MyLoBot botnet, a troublesome Android popup and evidence hackers are after financial institutions

Canadian mobile digital identity service to launch this fall

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Called Verified.Me., the service will lets subscribers use a smart phone app to confirm identity for purchasing products and services
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