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Trying to decide between SIEM and XDR? Swipe through to learn more about: ◾ What's right for you? ◾ How they are similar? ◾ How they are different? ◾ Building vs buying Whether you are starting your journey or looking to outsource management, ISA Cybersecurity can help with our extensive experience with both SIEM and XDR. Contact us today to enhance your security posture. https://hubs.li/Q02MfsKX0 #SIEMvsXDR #Cybersecurity #Technologies #BuildorBuy

While the cybersecurity industry has numerous certification options designed to assess the knowledge and skills of practitioners, there is no over-arching regulatory body that oversees the professional competence and conduct of cyber professionals. Where should certifications be required for cybersecurity? Do existing ones do enough to assess practitioners’ expertise? Read our latest article that asks the question, "Do cybersecurity certifications meet today's needs?" https://hubs.li/Q02LWG620 #Certifications #CyberServices #Expertise

ISA Cybersecurity is proud to announce the promotion of @Olivia Purchase to Executive Vice President, People and Business Operations. Her appointment is a recognition of her exceptional skills and experience. With over a decade of expertise in the cybersecurity and financial sectors, Olivia brings a wealth of knowledge in security architecture, managed services implementations, and compliance assessments. Her experience as a certified project management professional, coupled with her track record of successfully managing large-scale, multi-phased projects for international organizations, are testaments to her leadership skills and passion for excellence. A three-time member of ISA Cybersecurity's "President's Club" recognizing outstanding employees, we are grateful to have her on the team. Olivia's exciting news is part of a broader strategic corporate realignment that demonstrates our commitment to outstanding quality and customer satisfaction. Olivia will be leading the newly-formed People and Business Operations team within the company, overseeing our finance, HR, project management, and business analysis functions. Under her guidance, we look forward to further enhancing our service delivery and operational excellence, while sustaining the corporate culture that has made ISA Cybersecurity one of Canada's top small and medium employers for three years and counting. Please join us in congratulating Olivia on this well-deserved promotion! #Promotion #Leadership #PeopleandBusiness

The increasing number of IoT devices are leading to more maintenance headaches, more potential vulnerabilities and security risks – and more attacks. A 2023 analysis showed a stunning 400% growth in IoT malware attacks from 2022 to 2023, with 350+ unique malware attack payloads in evidence. Read our latest article on the Top Four Considerations for IoT security: https://hubs.li/Q02LrnY20 #IoT #MalwareAttacks #SmartDevices #Cybersecurity

We had the pleasure of hosting a Cyber Threat Hunting and Security Monitoring Masterclass for the MCTI students at the University of Guelph. These students were active in their participation, eager to learn, and will become great leaders in the cybersecurity industry! As part of our commitment to training the next generation, our rising star Marketing Coordinator Co-op, Laura Hand, got to interview some of her peers as they shared their thoughts on our workshop. Check out what they had to say! Thank you to the University of Guelph, the Cyber Science Lab, and Ali Dehghantanha for allowing us to come in and present to your students. We look forward to partnering with you again and seeing the impact these students make on the future of cybersecurity. #PenTesting #RedTeaming #BlueTeam #IncidentResponse #Governance #CyberMasterclass #CybersecurityEducation

#ISACyberTips - QR Code Phishing Could Be Bypassing Your Security We have seen a recent increase in a cyber attack technique called QR code phishing (or “quishing”). As QR codes become more prevalent in everyday transactions, such as payments and accessing information, people are becoming more comfortable – and less vigilant – in using them. Consequently, more threat actors are sending malicious QR codes via email, text, or across popular collaboration software platforms like Teams. These QR codes redirect unsuspecting users to phishing sites that can distribute malware, or collect sensitive information like login credentials and financial details. In addition to the relative simplicity of this threat vector, quishing presents heightened risk due to its ability to bypass traditional email security gateways, filtering tools, and identity authentication. These malicious communications can also potentially exploit functionalities and apps on some smartphones, which are often less well-protected than traditional endpoint computers. Specially crafted URLs can take you to sites that open payment apps, add contacts, write texts, or even initiate phone calls on your mobile phone. What can you do to protect yourself? 🔶 Ensure your security awareness training program includes information on QR code attacks to keep your staff up to date 🔶 Don't open unsolicited links or scan unsolicited QR codes – check the URL on the QR code first to look for suspicious destinations 🔶 Report suspicious email or other correspondence to your helpdesk team immediately 🔶 Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) that doesn't rely on QR codes 🔶 Confirm that your email security solution has QR code detection features built in Stay tuned for more cyber tips, and contact us to learn more! https://hubs.li/Q02KCTQH0 #CyberTip #QRCodes #Quishing

Cybersecurity is a team effort and Trellix has been a key partner of ours for many years. Better together, ISA Cybersecurity and Trellix leverage technology innovation through machine learning, automation, and actionable real-time intelligence to empower you with “living security”. Some of our Trellix Security Solutions include XDR, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, and Network Security. Learn more about how ISA Cybersecurity and Trellix can revolutionize your cybersecurity strategy, ensuring robust protection tailored to your business needs! https://hubs.li/Q02KfNpv0 #Trellix #Partnership #BetterTogether #Solutions

We had so much fun yesterday at our annual ISA Cybersecurity Summer Social, working together to participate in our own Olympic games! It was a great afternoon of activities, socializing, and it was topped off with an incredible presentation from CNIB on their programs and volunteer opportunities. We also had the pleasure of seeing and learning more about their guide dogs! We wish all of our Canadian clients, partners, and friends a great and safe long weekend! #SummerSocial #TeamBuilding #CNIB

It has been two weeks since ISA Cybersecurity's 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, and we are still reminiscing on the day in support of ALS Action Canada! Thank you again to all those that attended, sponsored, and donated. Take a look at just some of the highlights from the tournament! #CharityGolf #ALS #GolfForACause #ComingTogether #TeamISACybersecurity #EndALS

It's time for an #EmployeeSpotlight! We want to highlight a very important member of ISA Cybersecurity's CIOC team, Viktor Shatskykh! Viktor is our Team Lead, Tier 2 - SIEM Investigations and he's been with ISA Cybersecurity for nearly 7 years! Here is what Viktor has to say about his experience: 🔶 What he likes about working for ISA Cybersecurity: I value ISA's supportive and respectful environment, which has been instrumental in my professional growth. 🔶 Why clients should choose ISA Cybersecurity: Clients should choose ISA because of our deep expertise and commitment to delivering customized cybersecurity solutions that address their needs. Our proven track record and dedication to innovation ensure robust, reliable protection and long-term security for their operations. 🔶 Tip for practicing effective cybersecurity: Regularly update all software and use strong, unique passwords combined with multi-factor authentication. Be vigilant against phishing attempts and ensure data is backed up regularly to recover from potential breaches. 🔶 Fun fact: My favourite place to go on holiday is the mountains. Nature is my happy place. Thank you for sharing and for all the incredible work you do for us, Viktor! #EmployeeSpotlight #Cybersecurity #Appreciation #TeamHighlight