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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Press release: Keeping it Agile: New book aimed at modernising old software processes launches

Keeping it Agile: New book aimed at modernizing old software processes launches Agile 2: The next iteration of Agile aims to provide updated and innovative processes and frameworks, 20 years on from the original movement Some of the world’s most experienced software developers and training specialists have, today, launched their pioneering new book Agile 2: …

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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, a group of leading Canadian experts explored the current reality and possible future of cyber warfare. Have They Hit You Yet? …

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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,  a group of leading Canadian experts  explored the globalization of computer security risks and what CISOs can do to manage it. …

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Report from the 2020 CIOCAN Annual General Meeting of Members October 2020

Thank you to those CIOCAN members who attended the Annual General Meeting of members on October 22nd.  This past year has been unlike any other. CIOCAN continued its important strategic work to entrench the organization as a member-driven, mission-focused association. Building upon the strategic pillars, CIOCAN remained steadfast in its focus on the organization’s members: …

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Where did the Hacker Go? “Dunno, He just Ransomware”

Navigating Geopolitical Risk in Cybersecurity 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, a group of CISOs explored the globalization of computer security risks and what CISOs can do …

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Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Evolving Role of the CIO and How to Hone Your Skillset

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IT leaders seeking new opportunities these days won’t just see titles like CIO, CTO or IT Director, they’ll see Senior Vice-president of Business Transformation or Executive Program Director Digital Strategy and Innovation.   Changes to traditional work practices have also created virtual roles where a single leader can provide a range of strategic and executive services …

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