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This month, we explore recent changes to Windows 11 security configuration and hardware requirements, review a survey conducted by ISC2 Global on Artificial Intelligence and the lessons learned from the recent Microsoft Azure Front Door service outage. It’s November, and in the words of Ned Stark says.. 'winter is coming', so it's the perfect time to strengthen your digital defenses, and check out The Headlines.

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“Get Cyber Safe - For Future You”... This month we spotlight Canada’s Cyber Security Awareness Month, dive into how AI is reshaping the cybersecurity battlefield, and uncover alarming new threats targeting healthcare systems and critical infrastructure. It’s October, and as the leaves fall, it's the perfect time to refresh your digital defenses.

It’s September, we are exploring deepfake job candidates, discover AI's impact on the cybersecurity industry, and report on new security flaws in the Windows Defender firewall system. 

It’s July, we are reporting on a critical zero day flaw with SharePoint on-prem systems, assess data sovereignty concerns in Canada, and an update on the WestJet cybersecurity breach

It's June and I hope all the Dads in the community had a wonderful Father's day this past weekend. In this newsletter, we explore AI safety in the real world, assess Apple's iMessage zero-click vulnerability and report on the WestJet cyber breach.

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It's May and I hope all the mothers in the community had a wonderful Mother's day this past weekend. In this newsletter, we explore keeping kids cybersafe while playing games like Roblox, new privacy controls in Microsoft Teams and Alberta is introducing new regulations for protecting critical infrastructure... and yes, it is a big deal for the practice!

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In this newsletter, we explore how the Canadian government safeguards against cyber threats for the upcoming federal election, review the risks of not upgrading to Windows 11, and political turmoil south of the border with Chris Krebs and SentinelOne, losing his security clearance.  Don't forget to register for the ISC2 Alberta Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, April 16 at noon. 

In this month's newsletter, we explore the benefits and methods for malware analysis, examine recent DOGE sponsored CISA layoffs, Nova Scotia Power is looking for funding to upgrade its cybersecurity capabilities.

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In the February newsletter, we review the emergence of DeepSeek R1 including its information security impact, examine the UnitedHealth ransomware attack, an update on the PowerSchools data breach and we have new education program discounts!

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In the January newsletter, we review the 2025-2026 Canadian Centre for Cyber Security National Cyber Threat Assessment, examine the recent cybersecurity breach the PowerSchool used in school systems across Canada, the US Government considers a full ban on TP-Link devices!

In this month's newsletter we review Alberta Innovates' cyber attack, examine the emergence of the Matrix botnet, prepare for the holidays and report on the cybersecurity challenges at the North Pole. Remember to check out the membership discounts for upcoming education courses and don't forget the SECON conference is on Wednesday (December 4th) and it's free to attend!