Gift Guide – Smart Home and IoT products and services
Here are some of the gift-worthy smart home gadgets and accessories that have caught my eye this year.
Tag: security
Privacy Advocates Warn Students about Education and Online Safety
by Lee Rickwood
A recent review of popular online apps used in Canadian classrooms identified privacy issues related to educational applications targeted at students in kindergarten up to grade 12.
Canada’s ‘Epicentre for Cybersecurity’ Offers College Diploma, Online Portal, International Summit for Computer Safety
by Lee Rickwood
The government is collaborating with academia and the private sector to tackle the economic, societal and technical challenges to a safe and resilient Internet head on.
The Most Hackable Holiday Gifts and Tips on Securing Yourself
By Christine Persaud
It’s gift giving time, and while it’s tempting to get that special someone a great new high-tech gift, there are some risks that go along with any connected product. As people connect more devices to their home networks, the need to take precautions becomes greater.
Canada’s Spy Agency Releases New Cyber Security Software
by Lee Rickwood
AssemblyLine helps automate and customize the search for harmful files, helping IT security people quickly identify uninfected files and let them focus their energy on fighting the most harmful ones.
Canada’s Quantum Valley Tech Companies Deliver Amazing Benefits, Serious Threats
by Lee Rickwood
Quantum computing is the next giant step in computing power; developers working in artificial intelligence and machine learning are thrilled, data privacy advocates and IT security managers are scared.
It’s Not Just Halloween: Fear of Cyberattack Haunts Canadian Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
by Lee Rickwood
Canadian businesses believe that cyberattacks are on the rise, but they don’t spend enough time and money to mitigate against them. That’s a scary situation.
Canada Needs a New Privacy Policy
by Lee Rickwood
Canada’s Annual Privacy Report includes recommendations for legislative reform and other solutions to help Canadians better control how their personal information is collected and used.