Ottawa Business Journal

The thought of cybersecurity can be daunting for many business leaders. How do you mitigate your cybersecurity risk without making infinite investments? It’s a hard balance to strike. To help answer that question, OBJ publisher Michael Curran is enlisting two of the region’s IT and cybersecurity experts, Dany Charland and Sean Mullen of Convergence Networks. Together, they will have a real-world business discussion about cybersecurity. This live broadcast is intended for private and public sector leaders, as well as executives in finance and operations. No technical or IT background required! This goal is to advise viewers on effective and affordable approaches to cybersecurity. Am I really a target of a cyberattack? We will begin by exploring the various risks associated with cyberattacks on businesses. Learn about the potential vulnerabilities and the potential devastating impact an attack can have on an unprepared business. Am I well protected and equipped to react? In this segment, we will discuss what an attack means for businesses that have not adequately prepared. We will address the common misconception that traditional IT methods are sufficient and emphasize the importance of a sound cybersecurity strategy. How do I balance investment in cybersecurity with all the other priorities I have? This segment will focus on the considerations and decision points when you weigh any kind of additional investment in cybersecurity. We will discuss insourcing versus outsourcing versus buying tools. Finally, we will explore how AI is revolutionizing the cybersecurity landscape and why partnering with external providers is crucial to staying ahead of evolving threats. Please note, registered attendees will be sent a video playback link to share with colleagues. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gD-4_gf3 Who should attend? >> Business owners >> Private and public sector leaders >> Executives working in finance and operations >> CTOs and CIOs

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Discover how Falkbuilt Ltd., a Canadian leader in interior construction, is revolutionizing environments. From commercial spaces to healthcare facilities, Falkbuilt leverages cutting-edge technology to create customizable and sustainable spaces faster and more efficiently. Join us on Nov. 14 at noon with Michael Curran (Ottawa Business Journal), Gillian Oxley-Harper (Burovision), and Martin Samson (Falkbuilt Ltd. Greater Montreal + Ottawa) for an exclusive webinar on Falkbuilt’s unique construction process blending digital tools with on-site assembly. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gRcq9SSX #Falkbuilt #InteriorConstruction #SustainableBuilding #ConstructionInnovation