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

Google extends Safe Browsing Alerts for administrators

Registered autonomous system owners now warned about possible unwanted or malicious software on their sites, and sites that use social engineering tricks to host malware

Examining the low cost of cybercrime

Report shows how inexpensive it is for attackers to buy or rent services from underground networks on the Dark Web

Panama Papers: Canadian law firms a ‘sweet spot’ for attack, says intelligence expert

In the wake of the Panama law firm hack a former assistant director of the country's spy agency says law firms are idea target. Also a lawyer thinks some of his colleagues just don't get it

Startup says its solution verifies state of networks for security

Veriflow says it uses formal verification techniques similar to those used by chip makers and aerospace industry

Best spending value is on security awareness, says Microsoft official

Four low-cost steps can increase security, conference told. Still, Canadian firms aren't dedicating enough money for security, privacy

Read only: Books CISOs ought to have

Today the cybersecurity canon of must-read books was expanded. The creator of the list reveals why infosec pros should read them....

Staff have privacy rights even if company provides devices, CPOs told

Tread carefully if you suspect staff are misusing PCs or smart phones, say privacy lawyers

Ten tips from Canada’s privacy commissioner to prevent employee data snooping

Access control part of strategy to prevent employees from looking around personal records held by employers

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