C Suite

Companies big and small are now in the business of collecting a wide variety of data on everything from your favourite colour to your physical location. Data collection can ultimately serve a number of different purposes, not the least of which is improving your personal customer experience. However, having privileged access to a wealth of salient information comes with major responsibilities—are most companies ready for the challenge? In this episode featuring commentary from Alexandra Ebert, the Chief Trust Officer at Mostly AI, and Doug Merritt, the CEO of Splunk, Claudette explores some of the challenges and ethical dilemmas that have cropped up as a result of the ongoing reliance on data to improve business practices. Alexandra and Doug explain how data can help businesses improve the customer experience, personalize the sales journey, and ultimately scale up by making use of important insights gleaned from a rich data collection. They also provide examples of how data can be used incorrectly, offering tips and tricks for companies hoping to maximize their use of data in the future.

In theory, being hacked is every internet user’s worst nightmare. Despite this, many average users aren’t aware of the steps they should take to defend themselves and their data against a potential attack. In this episode of C Suite, Claudette speaks with two special guests who will help to shed light on the steps people and companies should take following a hack, and how they can protect themselves from similar cyberattacks in the future. Shauna is a Vancouver-based entrepreneur who experienced a hacking incident that made her re-examine her online presence and security. She’s here to share some of the key learnings she’s taken away from her own cybersecurity experience. To help provide further context and advice, Claudette speaks with Kevin Dawson, the President and CEO of ISA Cybersecurity, a company that provides cybersecurity services protecting businesses from cyber threats.

In the cybersecurity world, the pandemic brought on a brand new set of challenges that demanded quick thinking, rapid action and a whole lot of innovation. In the first episode of C Suite season two, Claudette and her guests will be discussing how the remote work revolution has changed cybersecurity needs for most companies, and how they can maintain a secure IT ecosystem even as their employees work from multiple locations around the world. This episode’s guests include Amy, a business owner who was hacked while gearing up to launch a healthcare app, and Robert Herjavec, the Founder and CEO of Herjavec Group, a cybersecurity firm that helps minimize global cyber attacks and threats for businesses of all sizes.
 

Ethical hackers are IT professionals who simulate hacking situations within an organization in order to identify blind spots and potential threats, to ultimately protect against cyber attacks. Many large organizations and financial institutions regularly engage in ethical hacking practices to gain insight into vulnerabilities and avoid potential data breaches. On this episode of C Suite, Zane leads us through a step-by-step simulated hack of one of our show producers, Steph. The demonstration reveals some of the cybersecurity blind spots many of us may be missing, and what a hacker can do once they gain access to your network. Zane shares the inner workings of a malware attack or email phishing scheme, what can make you an easy target, and tips for how we can all protect our devices from a similar breach.

As IT systems everywhere become increasingly complex, cyber hacks are on the rise. In addition to protecting our networks, it’s important to be just as mindful about all connected devices. In 2019, the number of data breaches on IoT devices tripled, and it’s only increased since the pandemic and the spread of 5G technology. Although IoT has the potential to create lasting changes and impact our lives in many positive ways, devices are generally more vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches than traditional IT systems. In this episode of C Suite, we discuss the risks and benefits of IoT, and the steps people and organizations can take to protect against potential cyberattacks. We’re joined by Dr. Rick Huijbregts, previously the Vice-President of Digital Transformation and Innovation at Cisco Canada, and now the Vice-President of Strategy and Innovation at George Brown College. We also hear a real-world example of a network attack from expert Mo, who shares his advice about ways to protect devices like smartwatches, intelligent speakers, and thermostats in addition to traditional devices like laptops and servers.

On this episode of C Suite, we’re doing things a bit differently. After speaking to several leading experts in cybersecurity, we’ve learned a lot about how we can all stay connected and protected online. That’s why we decided to compile the best cybersecurity tips we’ve received from our brilliant guests into one value-packed episode. No matter your age or your level of digital expertise, everyone can benefit from knowing how to prevent cyber attacks before they happen. 

Skimming is one of the largest hidden cyber threats to businesses and individuals. It can lurk in the background of any digital transaction, stealing money and personal information in the process. According to a recent threat landscape report, credit card skimming accounts for 30% of all data breaches that target retailers. With the COVID-19 pandemic, threat actors have been eager to take advantage of the rise in digital purchases. In March 2020 alone, online credit card skimming jumped by 26%. But what exactly does skimming look like and how does it work? We’re joined by Matt Watchinski, VP at Cisco Talos and a recurring guest on C Suite, and Detective Nathan Rettig to learn more about skimming and how individuals and businesses can protect themselves. 

The dark web. A mystery to many and invisible to most. For decades, the public has had preconceived notions about the dark web, mostly rooted in crime dramas and sensational news stories. But in reality, the dark web is much more complex than that. On today’s episode, we’re joined by cybersecurity experts Matt Watchinski, VP at Cisco Talos, and Azim Khodjibaev, Senior Intelligence Analyst at Cisco Talos, to explore exactly what the dark web is, how it works, and what individuals and organizations need to know about it. Plus, what security professionals can do to stay aware and protected. 

Today, cybercrime is a global challenge. A recent cybersecurity report estimates that by 2025, cybercrime will cost the world $10.5 trillion per year. It’s no surprise then that cybersecurity has become a major point of interest for organizations and individuals alike. Companies are starting to spend more on threat prevention tools and software, while individuals are trying to navigate the potential for cyberattacks in their digital lives. In today’s episode, we sat down with Sanjay Poonen, Chief Operating Officer of VMware. We provided Sanjay with real-life cybercrime stories from guests who have shared their experiences on our show. Using these examples, Sanjay helped us to discover the many defense strategies that we can use to prevent cybercrime in our everyday lives.

Cyberbullying is a worldwide issue. According to a 2019 survey, 37% of teens ages 12 to 17 have been bullied online. Of them, 30% have experienced it more than once. Cyberbullying can be committed by anyone. In many situations, kids are engaging in online bullying without realizing that what they’re doing is harmful. In other situations, cyberbullying is used as a tactic to make someone more susceptible to other cybercrimes. In this episode, we meet a 25-year-old university student who was cyber bullied throughout high school on social media and other online platforms. We also talk to industry expert, Olivia and Erin Elofson, Head of Pinterest Canada, about the different types of cyberbullying and the many risk factors associated with them, and, of course, what parents and organizations can do to prevent cyberbullying and stay protected.