Staying ahead of REvil’s Ransomware-as-a-Service business model

Article by, Oakley Cox, Director of Analysis, Darktrace  REvil, also known as Sodinokibi, is a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) gang responsible for one of the largest ransomware attacks in history. On 14th January 2022, Russia announced it had arrested 14 members of the criminal gang. The move came at the request of the US authorities, who have worked hard with …

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How Conti ransomware took down Operational Technology

Article by, Oakley Cox, Director of Analysis, Darktrace Ransomware has taken the world by storm, and IT is not the only technology affected. Operational Technology (OT), which is increasingly blending with IT, is also susceptible to ransomware tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). And when ransomware strikes OT, the effects have the potential to be devastating. …

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When Women Sit At The Table…

Studies have shown that organizations which have a fair representation of women in senior leadership generally tend to do better than those that don’t. The diversity that women bring to the table makes for a stronger leadership team. As we approach the International Women’s Day, I have been doing my own reflection on the significance …

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CIOs: Grace under fire!

How to face difficult problems with “grace under fire” as a strategic leader

Hybrid work’s next phase: 3 lessons for CIOs

Consider these lessons from a CIO and HR leader on how to ensure a safe, smooth hybrid work model, combining office and remote work. Hint: The tools aren’t the hard part. By Dianne Lapierre , Robert Booker

Geopolitical Impacts of Cybersecurity on the Private Sector

The Internet enables almost anyone with a cell phone to connect to any computer, anywhere and copy, edit, or delete any digital asset. It has also opened the door to a world full of unauthorized users, who, through error or, more commonly, malice, seek to get at those digital assets. In addition to criminals, sometimes …

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Five Tips for Supporting the Next Generation of Female Leaders

Five Tips for Supporting the Next Generation of Female Leaders In honour of International Women’s Day this month, it’s important to focus on advancing the next generation of female voices within the industry. Women bring a different perspective and style of management that has proven to drive and grow business. Yet, according to the 2020 …

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Getting to know CIOCAN President Philippe Johnston

By: Suzanne Robicheau via ITWorld Canada In his new podcast Leadership in the Digital Enterprise, ITWC’s CIO Jim Love asks his guests to share their own stories of leadership at a time of monumental disruption. One of the aims of the podcast is to get listeners to know leaders like Johnston both personally and professionally. Their …

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Warning: There are Whole Countries Out to Get You!

By Dr. Thomas P. Keenan, FCIPS, I.S.P., ITCP in collaboration with Ron Murch, I.S.P., ITCP – both with the University of Calgary. In a discussion conducted by David Masson, Director of Enterprise Security, Darktrace, and moderated by Martin Kyle,  CISO of Payments Canada,  a group of leading Canadian experts explored the current reality and possible …

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Attacks at the Speed of Light

By Dr. Thomas P. Keenan, FCIPS, I.S.P., ITCP in collaboration with Ron Murch, I.S.P., ITCP – both with the University of Calgary. In a session conducted by David Masson, Director of Enterprise Security, Darktrace and moderated by Martin Kyle,  CISO of Payments Canada,  a group of leading Canadian experts  explored the globalization of computer security …

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