Regular readers of TechTalent.ca are well aware in 2024 that the beautiful nation of Canada is grappling with an ugly dearth of cybersecurity, and consumers and businesses have both been paying tolls as a result. Total employment in Canada’s cybersecurity sector rose more than 12% last year, a report from Upskill Canada and Deloitte found, […]
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Cybersecurity Training Program Aims to ‘Harness Full Spectrum’ of Workforce
Cyberattacks are on the rise, in terms of frequency as well as in areas of “sophistication and maliciousness,” a report from KPMG found. And Canada has it worse than many other nations. Part of the problem is that the country is clinging to a nationwide cybersecurity dearth, with one in six roles sitting unfilled—to the tune of […]
Fortinet Invests $30M to Help Address Canada’s Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
A U.S.-based global cybersecurity firm driving the convergence of networking and security announced this week plans today to invest $30 million into Alberta’s technology sector. Fortinet, whose cybersecurity portfolio comprises over 50 enterprise-grade products, serves more than half a million customers. With support from Invest Alberta and Calgary Economic Development, as well as a grant […]
Demand for Cybersecurity Talent Continues to Outpace Supply in Canada
The worldwide proportion of elections targeted by cyber threat activity increased from 23% in 2021 to 26% in 2022, according to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security’s “Cyber Threats to Canada’s Democratic Process: 2023 Update.” The concern is part of a broader trend: Cyberattacks increased globally by 38% from 2021 to 2022, according to data from Check […]
Canada’s Cybersecurity Skills Shortage Poses Election Integrity Weakness
As technology advances rapidly, threats to democratic institutions remain potent while becoming more invisible than ever. The worldwide proportion of elections targeted by cyber threat activity increased from 23% in 2021 to 26% in 2022, according to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security’s Cyber Threats to Canada’s Democratic Process: 2023 Update. Cyber threat activity takes […]
Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Leader Forescout Expands Ottawa Footprint
Silicon Valley’s Forescout, a global cybersecurity leader, today officially opened its new Ottawa office – an expanded research & development (R&D) facility to help enterprises more effectively manage cyber risks and threats targeting their IT, OT and IoT devices and cyber assets. Forescout has four R&D centers around the world: Ottawa, Canada; Dallas, Texas; Eindhoven, […]
How Universities Can Step Up as Linchpin for Cybersecurity Pipeline
With a rising demand for cybersecurity skills in Canada clashing against a shortage of professionals, post-secondary institutions can play a vital role in training talent, suggests new research from The Conference Board of Canada. Over the next five years, demand for cybersecurity professionals is projected to grow by an estimated average annual rate of 2.9 […]
Check Point Expands SecureAcademy Program in Canada to Address Soaring Demand for Cybersecurity Professionals
Projections estimate that by 2040, 40% more cybersecurity professionals will be required to meet a rising global demand. Locally, cyber threats continue to rise, and the surge in incidents, coupled with Canada’s inability to fulfill positions, highlights an increasingly urgent need for proficient cybersecurity experts. Today, global cybersecurity leader, Check Point announced the expansion of its SecureAcademy™ Program in Canada, programming that will provide […]
As Data Breaches Cost Millions, Canada Calls Out for Cybersecurity Heroes
Earlier this year, retailer Indigo Books & Music took a major digital blow: the iconic Canadian giant’s e-commerce website was abruptly shut down due to a “cybersecurity incident.” It was hardly the only recent cyber security issue in Canada. Last year saw organizations including LCBO and SickKids Hospital face digital assaults such as data breaches and ransomware […]
Addressing Canada’s Cybersecurity Shortfall
Earlier this year, retailer Indigo Books & Music took a major digital blow: the iconic Canadian giant’s e-commerce website was abruptly shut down due to a “cybersecurity incident.” It was hardly the only recent cyber security issue in Canada. Last year saw organizations including LCBO and SickKids Hospital face digital assaults such as data breaches and […]