It is with great appreciation to both our on-site team here at Positive E Solutions Inc., and to the team at ESET Canada that we announce that we have been honored as ESET’s MVP Partner Of The Year. This is our second time receiving this award, and to us it represents a mutual appreciation between…
Episode 4: The Security of Things: Effects of IoT and IIoT on Business Security
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The Internet of Things and the Industrial Internet of Things are huge markets that are growing rapidly as the technology progresses at a rapid pace. Robbie Ferguson welcomes back cybersecurity expert Tony Anscombe to discuss IIoT’s impact on business security. We’ll cover topics such as: Defining the distinctions between IoT and IIoT. How IoT sensors…
The Impact of IoT and IIoT on Security
The Internet of Things (IoT) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) usher in new levels of convenience for consumers and industry alike. But these come with hidden dangers. Smart home devices like door locks, porch-cams, and smart thermostats make life a little easier and safer on the home front, while cloud-based devices for industry,…
Episode 3: Are We Ready?
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The ESET Cybersecurity Barometer gives a great deal of insight into the cybersecurity threat zeitgeist in Canada. Robbie Ferguson speaks with its author, Stephen Cobb about whether Canadians are truly aware of the threats that exist in today’s connected world. We’ll cover topics such as: Canadians’ attitudes toward cybercrime. What Canadians are doing to protect…
Cybersecurity: Are Canadians Ready?
Picture this: the power goes out in your house. It’s 11:00 at night, so it’s dark. You look outside, and you see that every other house is dark too. There’s light coming from the odd solar powered porch light, but the streetlamps and everything else are out. You pull out your phone to make a…
Why Data Breaches Continue to Happen
Think for a moment about how you would react if you suddenly discovered your wallet or purse was missing. You frantically check your pockets, under the seat of the car, and you mentally retrace your steps. Where did you go today? Where might you have left it? Your panicked mind alternates between the desire for…
Episode 2: The State of Data Breaches in 2019
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ESET Senior Security Researcher Lysa Myers joins our host, Robbie Ferguson, for a discussion about the current state of data breaches and what we can do to protect our company and personal data should a breach occur. We’ll cover topics such as: The Common Cause – Why data breaches are so commonplace in 2019. The…
Cyber Security Outlook for 2019
With the new year now underway and the memories of the holiday season replaced by the realities of winter, taxes, and work, it’s a good time to reflect on the highs and lows of 2018 to envision what 2019 might look like. Last year: Misappropriation of data was a widespread issue in 2018. A ceaseless…
Episode 1: Cyber Security Outlook for 2019
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Join host Robbie Ferguson and ESET cyber security expert Tony Anscombe as they speak about which cyber security threats are most likely to impact your business in 2019. From cryptojacking to data privacy, our first episode will help your staff take control of personal and company data, keeping it out of the hands of those…
There’s Something Phishy About That Email
So, you’ve heard the term “Phishing Scam” mentioned by the water cooler, often followed by the tragically untrue blanket phrase “Oh, I’d never fall for that.” But what is it? And why do so many companies fall victim to an attack that requires the user to “fall for” a trick? Here’s an example of a…