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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 […]
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Indigo Shutdown Highlights Cybersecurity Talent Dearth in Canada
Earlier this month, retailer Indigo Books & Music took a major digital blow: the Canadian retail giant’s e-commerce website was abruptly shut down due to a “cybersecurity incident.” Thankfully, the company informed customers that credit and debit card information was not compromised. However, the website remained down for an entire week—an eternity in Internet time—and […]
Canada’s Digital Economy Lacking 25,000 Cyber Security Professionals: Report
New data confirms there is a major shortage of cyber professionals, and a recent report tackling the topic suggests this could prove one of the biggest challenges to Canada’s digital economy. To supplement the growing body of research on cybersecurity labour market research in Canada, the Information and Communications Technology Council released a national survey […]
Invest Vancouver Launches Cloud Workforce Training Initiative With AWS
Invest Vancouver has announced a new high tech workforce development initiative in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to prepare thousands of B.C. residents for well-paying jobs in the region’s growing tech sector. Metro Vancouver will be the first region in Canada to introduce the regional training initiative that is based on a successful AWS […]
Transition into Tech Encourages Women To Explore Tech Careers
Northeastern University in Vancouver is hosting a virtual Transition into Tech event next week in collaboration with Athena Pathways in an effort to encourage more women (and the community in general) to explore a career in tech. The session kicks off with an all-women industry panel, followed by a tech program highlight from B.C. academic institutions including UBC, SFU, BCIT […]