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

Cyber Security Today: Ottawa cyber innovation centre, Windows crashing and Harmony Hub update

Today's podcast includes news of an upcoming cyber security institute in Ottawa, problems with a Windows 10 update and a bug fix for Logitech's Harmony Hub

Planned cyber security institute could serve Canadian application innovators

Set to open in the fall at Carleton University in partnership with CATA, the centre will also be a source of supplementary cyber training courses for infosec pros

Cyber Security Today: Secure computing enclave from Google, more attacks on Drupal

Today's podcast outlines Google's new secure computing environment called Asylo, more cryptomining malware and a pat on the back to Twitter

Cloud adoption hindered by chains to on-prem security, say experts

At the CloudSec conference three vendors advise new cloud adopters about best security practices. Also, make room for blockchain

Cyber Security Today: LoJack can be highjacked, why fast patching is vital and free cyber awareness training

Today's podcast covers an attack on the LoJack protection software, how fast a vulnerability is exploited and ESET's free cyber awareness training module

Experts serve up cloud computing security advice

At the CloudSec conference in Toronto two cloud consultants talk about lessons learned on credentials, encryption and creating a cloud centre of excellence

Cyber Security Today: Will AI solve the cyber security skills shortage, and protect your Facebook account

Today's podcast deals tries to answer the question: Can automation and AI help the shortage of cyber security specialists, and protecting your Facebook account

Federal act would make hacking to interfere with elections a crime

The Elections Modernization Act also obliges federal political parties to create policies to protect voter information they hold, but a privacy lawyer says the proposals are too weak. Read why

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