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I’m Kym Geddes, and in this episode of 1Click2CyberChaos, Jeff Musson and I examine the Israeli-Hamas conflict through a cyber security lens with the esteemed Bob Gordon, a strategic advisor with the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange and a former CSIS agent.
We delve into the new dimension of this conflict brought about by low-level hacks and highlight concerns that Hamas-affiliated hackers might escalate the dispute into full-fledged cyber warfare. With today's technology, distinguishing fact from fiction has become increasingly challenging, and hacktivists are piling on, facilitating, enabling, and pushing their cause. We wrap up the episode by taking stock. It’s been four years since Canada created the Centre for Cyber Security. How secure is the nation now? You may be encouraged by Bob Gordon’s assessment.
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What if there were no coders left who knew how to keep your banking services running? Or your mortgage safe?
That’s where we are with COBOL. It is a six-decades-old computer programming language with too few coders left to run it. A challenge that has remained largely invisible to the public.
Why have we allowed this antiquated banking system to persist despite our willingness to embrace innovation? What are the cyber security and economic risks associated with COBOL transformation initiatives?
I’m your host, Kym Geddes, and in this episode of 1Click2CyberChaos, we investigate the problem and discover modern-day solutions that may save us and our money from Armageddon. Our guests include two former COBOL coders, Michael Cody and Steve Steuart, and New York Times tech journalist Clive Thompson.
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The integration of artificial intelligence in various industries has brought about significant benefits. However, this technological advancement has also raised several moral and ethical concerns, particularly cyber security.
How do we deal with this? Where do we start?
Microsoft CEO Brad Smith suggests coders should be required to take a Hippocratic oath like that of doctors, to only code for good.
What about global conflicts?
Does a new Geneva Convention need to be established to safeguard critical infrastructure from cyberattacks?
I'm your host, Kym Geddes. In this episode of 1Click2CyberChaos, Jeff Musson and I explore the emerging technological trends predicted in the next 10 years and unpack the cyber attack vulnerabilities that will result.
Our guests include Robert Gordon, Strategic Advisor with Canada's Cyber threat exchange, and David Shipley, the CEO and founder of Beauceron Security, a cyber risk assessment firm based in New Brunswick.
Join us every other week as we take you through 1Click2CyberChaos.
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Your business is hacked, or is subject to erroneous social media reviews and misinformation? Good luck trying to make yourself whole. As Jeff Musson and I learned in this episode of 1:Click 2:CyberChaos, fighting big tech organizations is like fighting with one hand tied behind your back.
The average person cannot navigate this new space, because we’re still using 20th century legal and legislative frameworks to solve 21st century problems.
You will hear the story of “David” whose business was targeted on Google. His lawyer and advocate is Cybersecurity and Digital Content expert Ritesh Kotak.
Join us every other week as we take you through 1:Click 2:CyberChaos.
This podcast is brought to you by Coding for Veterans. You can learn more about the program at codingforveterns.com. -
Have you heard? Women are making waves in the world of tech!
Though historically underrepresented in fields related to technology, science, math, and engineering, the tides are beginning to turn.
According to a poll by Cybersecurity Ventures, a global research firm focusing on cyber economies, women are predicted to occupy 30% of cybersecurity positions worldwide by 2025.
Hiring managers are increasingly recognizing the valuable skill sets that women bring to the table, including inventiveness, problem-solving abilities, and resilience. Additionally, the flexibility, compensation, and benefits that come with remote computer-based work are particularly appealing to women.
Welcome to this episode of 1Click2CyberChaos. I’m Kym Geddes, and together with Jeff Musson, we introduce you to two women who are shattering stereotypes. Sherry Allain is the founder of Codezilla: Coding and STEM programs for kids. And Elana Vasquez who is a 35-year Canadian military veteran and current student in the Coding for Veterans cybersecurity and software development program.
Join us every other week as we take you through 1Click2CyberChaos.
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As the workplace continues to evolve, company executives are embracing the concept of "fluid talent" to tap into new and diverse sources of expertise. Traditional hiring methods don't cut it anymore. Corporate leaders today seek talent from various unconventional sources, including other departments, regions, independent contractors, former employees, and even acquiring companies to get the job done. Why invent the wheel when you can buy it?
And when it comes to tech industry jobs, companies have prioritised what was once considered “soft skills” as the most important criteria. Why? Because A-I is transforming tech at lightning speed. Digital and cyber systems used today will be outdated tomorrow. Hiring curious, passionate candidates committed to continuous learning will adapt.
I'm Kym Geddes, and in this episode of 1Click2CyberChaos, Jeff Musson and I discover how companies are broadening their talent-sourcing approaches to future-proof their business. We talk with Lisa Taylor, the founder of the Challenge Factory, and David Shipley, CEO and founder of Beauceron Security.
These consultants are working with clients to fill the talent gap and achieve greater flexibility and agility in their workforce.
**Audio News Sources : Courtesy of CBC National, KARE 11 News, Suzanne Lucas TEDtalk Youtube, @TheAccountingPodcast
Join us every other week as we take you through 1Click2CyberChaos.
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There is another reason to be concerned about Artificial Intelligence.
It can steal your voice and use it in nefarious ways!
I’m Kym Geddes. Join Jeff Musson and me in this episode of 1Click2CyberChaos because we’ve got news for you. It only takes 8 seconds for hackers using AI software to pluck your voice from a cellphone call to your bank for example, or from a podcast, and even from a social media app and use it in nefarious ways!
It happened to voice actor Mike Pollack and now he’s fighting back with efforts to codify existing regulations. Thing is, privacy and copyright policies don’t cover this new problem.
So how can you copyright your voiceprint? We explore this with Mike, intellectual property lawyer Robert Sciglimpaglia and Maura Grossman; University of Waterloo Professor who teaches computer scientists in the area of ethics, policies, and law.
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I’m Kym Geddes. In this episode of 1Click2CyberChaos Jeff Musson and I want to know:
What’s the plan?
There is no going back to the traditional office job. Most experts who analyze the future of work agree. So what are the challenges and opportunities? Employers are grappling with all kinds of news issues including cyber security, liability and employee training realities. Employees are navigating careers - even 2 or 3 days a week from home. Autonomy and greater work life balance are there, but lost are feelings of disconnection and isolation from bosses, colleagues, and friends from the office. Added to the mix is emerging technology including AI. We are getting to the point where your boss may be a bot. Do companies need a VP of Bots?
All important questions for Challenge Factory CEO Lisa Taylor and solopreneaur and futur of work consultant Michael Hainsworth.
Join us every other week as we take you through 1Click2CyberChaos.This podcast is brought to you by Coding for Veterans. You can learn more about the program at codingforveterns.com. -
TikTok has come under significant scrutiny and criticism worldwide over data privacy concerns, national security, inappropriate and potentially harmful content, and intellectual and copyright issues. In 2020, India became one of the first countries to implement a ban on the TikTok app. Since then, many countries, including Canada, have imposed government restrictions.
I’m Kym Geddes, and in this episode of 1Click2CyberChaos, Jeff Musson and I ask:
Why are we giving up our data so freely to TikTok, and why should we care?
We talk with tech analyst Carmi Levy who believes all of us should be questioning where our data is going. Cyber security and technology expert Ritesh Kotak takes this line of questioning further and says we should be asking how we take ownership of our data.
Join us every other week as we take you through 1Click2CyberChaos.
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What role is China playing on the international scene?
It has economic clout, and its international strategies are becoming much more ambitious. But why?
We examine these questions and more in Episode # 3 of 1Click2CyberChaos.
I’m Kym Geddes, and together with Jeff Musson, we explore China’s spy capabilities, its alleged infiltration and interference in democratic elections, and accusations of personal threats against Chinese Canadian politicians.
We talk with former National Post reporter Tom Blackwell and global affairs expert Christian Leuprecht who remind us that China plays the long game, and Western nations must learn to coordinate efforts and have the political will to ensure a winning hand. As retired Canadian Major General David Fraser warns, Canada, too, must get serious about protecting our way of life in the face of China’s capabilities.Audio News Sources : courtesy of CBC News National, CTV News Network.
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The world became a more dangerous place on February 24th, 2022.
That’s the day Russia invaded Ukraine. More than a year on, scores of civilians have been killed, displaced, and forced to flee their homeland. Tens of thousands of troops on both sides have been killed and wounded. Beyond Ukraine’s borders, the invasion delivered a blow to the global economy, sending prices for everyday items like food and gas skyrocketing.
The conflict is a stark reminder that democracy cannot be taken for granted.
In this episode, retired Canadian Major General David Fraser prepares us for what lies ahead. 2023 will be the bloodiest year yet in this war. Chrsitian Leuprecht, Royal Military College professor and fellow at the NATO defense college says this is a turning point, because the most important instrument of statecraft in the 21st century is information and communications and the ability to control that information environment.
Join us every other week as we take you through 1Click2CyberChaos.
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Where do we go from here? That is a crucial starting point in episode one. We’ve learned there is no “one-and-done” solution to stopping cybercrime. We may have made significant headway in pinpointing vulnerabilities hackers use to infiltrate our businesses, governments, and personal devices. Still, experts will tell you that cybercriminals are finding ways to weaponize new technologies at a scale to enable even more disruption and destruction.
Join me, Kym Geddes, and Coding for Veterans Executive Director Jeff Musson as we explore what’s happening in the cybersecurity space now, and what changes are needed to take us into the future. We hear from the founder and CEO of the Challenge factory on the future of work. Lisa Taylor has discovered a new cyberculture and reveals innovative strategies by leaders harnessing the experience of older employees and the technical skills of emerging talent. What impact is AI and data collection having? Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy admits the answer keeps him up at night. And how are democracies rethinking cyber defences to better protect against economic and democratic destruction? We will introduce you to a host of thought leaders and global cyber security consultants who will walk us through it all.
Join us every other week, as we take you through 1Click2CyberChaos.
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If it were a country, cybercrime would be the world’s third-largest economy in the world behind the United States and China. Best estimates suggest cybercrime will cost 10.5 trillion globally on an annual basis by the year 2025.
That statistic still holds today, but there has been a significant shift in thinking, planning, and executing strategies to mitigate the risk of cyber-attacks. According to the 2023 Global Cyber Survey by Deloitte, 86% of cyber decision-makers say their focus on cyber has made a significant, positive contribution to the business.
In this podcast, we will explore the next phase of cyberculture and tap into the new way of thinking by leaders facing fast-moving technological, economic, and social challenges. We will explore how they navigate a multi-generational remote workforce and uncover hidden talent who will become the digital innovators of the future. We will also examine the concept of cybersecurity as a critical foundational piece of business operations, as well as a necessary consideration for all of us, as we go about our daily lives trying to protect our digital data.
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Quantum computing is still in it’s early days, but organizations must begin planning now, because one thing is certain : modern encryption as we know it is toast.
The bad actors know it too. They are stealing data now to encrypt later, when quantum computing comes.
Sean Wagner –Quantum Technical Advisor IBM
Jeff Musson – Executive Director Coding for Veterans
Serge Blais – Executive Director of the University of Ottawa Professional Institute -
AI is a superpower. The question is, will it be used for good, or will it
be used for bad? You have to shore up defences against the input of
bad and biased data to prevent cyber criminals from using both train
AI.
Jeff Musson – Executive Director Coding for Veterans Program
Paul Zikopoulos - VP IBM Technology Group Skills Vitality
Tomi Poutanen - Computer Engineer and Entrepreneur -
Data and networks are the core foundation pieces of smart cities. Your decisions are only going to be as good as the data coming in and then transmitted on a reliable network. The conversation about protecting both from cyber criminals must be included in every step of a Smart City design process.
Jeff Musson – Executive Director Coding for Veterans Program
Esteve Almirall – Associate Professor at Esade University and Director of the Centre for Innovation in Cities --- Smart cities guy in Barceolona -
Cybercrime is one of the biggest threats facing modern businesses. The number of attacks grows year over year, as does the amount of financial and reputational damage they can inflict. When a hacker infiltrates your business, it can be difficult to understand what you need to do in the moment. When you are breached who should you call ?
Ritesh Kotak- Digital and Cyber Security Strategist
Jeff Musson – Executive Director Coding for Veterans Program
Ron LeClair- Principal at LeClair and Associates – specializing in labour and employment law -
The energy sector like most industries, has experienced a rapid digital transformation over the past few years creating new vulnerabilities for sophisticated cyber criminals to exploit. But for the most part this is an industry that gets it! Hydro companies have fostered a culture of resiliency, accountability and reliability. A “ zero trust “ mindset underpins it’s cyber security policies.
Robert Wong – Chair of the Broader Public Sector Cyber Security Expert Panel
David Butters – President of the Association of Power Producers of Ontario
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The Rogers network outage in the summer of 2022 is a cyber security lesson for us all. Telecom companies have learned the importance of designing and testing redundant infrastructure. Planning for a crisis before it occurs, should be job one for C-suite executives and the average citizen has realized just how dependent they are on cellular and internet service. What did we learn from the Rogers Outage and What’s next for the telecom industry in Canada?
Serge Blais -Executive Director University of Ottawa – Professional Institute
Jeff Musson – Executive Director Coding for Veterans Program
Stacey Cann – Manager of Communications – Winnipeg Police Service
Bob Gordon – Strategic Advisor Canadian Cyber Security Threat Exchange
Michael Geist – The Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa. -
Cyber security isn’t a one and done project. It’s an intense and evolving effort if it’s going to be successful. The challenge is maintaining operations knowing the risk of cyber-attacks are constant. How do we create resilience in our cyber systems? Joining this episode if 1CLICK 2 CYBER CHAOS is Bob Gordon, Strategic Advisor. Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange; Serge Blais. Executive Director, University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute, and Ben Vaughan. Managing Director, Cyber Defense Solutions, North America, Thales.
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