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CIRA looks to expand DNS security in Canada, launches first firewall API integration

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) recently announced an API integration designed to provide additional protection against cyber threats for Canadian SMBs.

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CIRA looks to expand DNS security in Canada, launches first firewall API integration

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) recently announced an API integration designed to provide additional protection against cyber threats for Canadian SMBs.

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The Reddit Recap – A crooked accountant; Valuable reference material for MSPs; StorageCraft data loss

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Exclusive: New NPD Group data helps VARs navigate complex security landscape

New data from NPD Group shows a sharp 18 per cent increase in the number of security software solutions going through distributors from 2017 and 2018.

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Nearly 100 malicious email campaigns aimed at Canadian organizations in Q1: Report

IT security experts say they still come across business leaders in Canada who don’t believe their organization…

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Manufacturing spending billions on IoT, but still can’t patch Windows or remember passwords

The manufacturing industry is spending billions of dollars on IoT, but it continues to do a terrible job of securing its connected devices.

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Security & Privacy News

BlackBerry creates Washington subsidiary to serve U.S. government

Waterloo, Ont.-based BlackBerry Ltd. announced on Tuesday it’s creating a new subsidiary based in Washington, D.C. called…

General Dynamics, Scalar and others help Canadian Army with ‘new initiative’ through $621M contract

Ottawa’s General Dynamics Mission Systems was recently awarded three contracts valued at more than $621 million by the federal government to improve the Canadian Army’s (CA) ability to protect the communications and information systems they depend on.

Optiv announces new Risk Transformation Service at RSA

Security programs often look great on paper but when it comes to following through, it can be…

RSA Conference 2019 keynotes: Protect trust, the bad in AI and embrace OT

Some takeaways for business partners from the RSA Conference in San Francisco.

MDR firm eSentire raises $47 million, plans to open new HQ in Waterloo

Cybersecurity firm eSentire is making moves.

UK’s Nominet looks to grow DNS security business in U.S. and Canada

Nominet UK, the .uk domain name registry in the United Kingdom, recently opened an office in Washington and is looking to expand its business across U.S. and Canada.

What we learned from Long View Systems’ Activate Digital conference

Long View Systems’ Activate Digital conference featured many voices who shared tips on how businesses can undergo a successful digital transformation.

Ottawa’s Titus hires new CRO

One will notice a lot of enterprise customers listed on Titus’ website, but the Ottawa-based data security firm wants to change that with its latest hire.

Tenable brings introduces a new integrated security solution

Global cybersecurity firm Tenable this week announced its combining its Tenable.sc platform and the Tenable Industrial Security OT solution to deliver a brand new solution it claims is currently absent in the industry.

Palo Alto Networks adds managed services program to partner program

Palo Alto Networks announced major tweaks to its NextWave Partner Program this week, including a new dedicated managed services program.

Plurilock launches ADAPT multi-factor authetication program

Plurilock, a Victoria-based cybersecurity solution company specializing in authentication, has launched its new ADAPT system for enterprise…

Barracuda to resell Avast solutions, acquires Avast Managed Workplace RMM

Barracuda Networks has entered into a multi-year deal with Avast, the security company announced Monday, allowing them…

Dell announces new endpoint security solutions

Dell Technologies has a new portfolio of endpoint security solutions coming out in March through strategic collaborations…

Hashtag Trending – US files charges against Huawei; A serious FaceTime bug; Cybersecurity worker shortage

The U.S. has filed charges against Huawei and its chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, Apple disables a Group FaceTime feature because of a nasty security bug, and a new study points to a huge shortage of cybersecurity professionals.

Customers’ ability to secure public clouds like AWS and Azure has to improve, says Palo Alto Networks’ Canadian country manager

Public cloud adoption in Canada is rising, but so are the challenges organizations face when it comes to securing public cloud environments such as AWS and Azure, according to Rob Lunney, Canada’s country manager for Palo Alto Networks.

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