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

Intel Security chief to CSOs: Pay attention to the fundamentals

In Canada to meet customers, Christopher Young talks about pressures on CSOs and McAfee's strategy. Read why he says IT has to be proactive on threats

Cisco expands network security to endpoints and the cloud

AMP malware protection technology extended to its VPN clients. Also, a hosted identity services offering now available

Canadian CSOs need to share more threat information, say experts

To beat attackers executives will have to share knowledge of attacks, says a consultant and the head of security at a telco

Best technology doesn’t mean best security, says expert

CISOs still have to integrate technology, processes and people to ensure organizations are better protected. Read why

Telus shows how big data and privacy can work together

Carrier de-identifies data but is still able to send targeted offers to customers. Read how

Dell CSO shares lesson from Target breach

'You don't get fired for being breached,' Dell's CSO tells the Toronto audience of a recent health-care event. It's how you react that could make the difference.

Most websites have serious vulnerabilities, says report

Eighty-six per cent of customer sites had at least one serious hole, says WhiteHat Security. Read its advice for solutions

Hackers are finding Canada: Report

Trend Micro figures show that Canada was seventh in countries affected by RAM scrapers, ninth in those hit by ransomware

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