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News: Emerging cybersecurity firm White Tuque is excited to announce that Eldon Sprickerhoff has joined its Advisory Board. A Canadian cybersecurity pioneer and the inventor of managed detection and response (MDR), Sprickerhoff brings his vast experience as an innovative cybersecurity founder who understands the growing need for organizations of all sizes to implement security solutions and defend their critical functions. Read more on Business Insider: https://lnkd.in/ggX4ssNC

We're proud to share that our CEO Laura Payne is joining Microsoft's upcoming CISO panel, Celebrating Women's History Month 2025: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity. This in-person and virtual event provides a unique opportunity to gain insights from leading women CISOs, learn about the latest trends in cybersecurity, and connect with like-minded professionals from around the globe. 📆 Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 🕓 Time: 8:00-10:00 (Breakfast 8 AM, Panel Discussion 9 AM) 📍 In-Person Venue: Microsoft Canada – 81 Bay Street, Toronto, ON or join online 🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/eax6_Z7e   #CISO #cybersecurity #cyberdefence #riskmitigation #cyberresilience #businessresiliency #vulnerabilitymanagement #internationalwomensmonth

Exciting news! White Tuque has been approved as advisors for Ontario Centre of Innovation's Critical Industries Technology Future Ready program. This program provides funding to eligible businesses in four of #Ontario's critical industries - mining, manufacturing, construction, and agri-food - to support the adoption and implementation of critical technologies, including cybersecurity. Central to Ontario’s economic growth and are interconnected to other industries in the global economy, businesses in these industries are both appealing and vulnerable to cyber threat actors around the world. Through Ontario’s CIT-Future Ready program, we’re equipping organizations with the tools to strengthen their cyber resilience and keep operational functions online, even in a crisis. Learn about how White Tuque and the CIT-Future Ready program can help your business. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eKsjsFHE #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #criticalindustries #riskmitigation #cyberresilience #businessresiliency #techresilience #vulnerabilitymanagement

Last week the Barrie Chamber of Commerce held their annual Women In Business Awards gala. We could not be more thrilled to celebrate our CEO Laura Payne who took home the Intrapreneur Award! On the eve of International Women's Day, it was a wonderful event to celebrate the achievements of women across a diverse variety of industries and innovations. Congratulations to all the nominees and finalists! A big thanks to the Chamber's team, event sponsors, and hosts Charlie and Amy Aust from 107.5 Kool FM for a fantastic afternoon. #womeninbusiness #womenleading #thoughtleadership #businessresiliency #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #cyberresilience #riskmitigation #vulnerabilitymanagement

White Tuque at CCTX Toronto – Strengthening Canada’s Cyber Intelligence Community White Tuque is on the ground at the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX) in #Toronto, connecting with Canada’s top cyber intelligence professionals. As an active member of the intelligence community, we’re committed to collaborative threat sharing, proactive defense strategies, and protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats. “It will take a village to protect Canada from the advanced cyber threats we are to face in the coming years,” said Sami Khoury, Government of Canada Senior Official for Cyber Security. Cyber threats don’t work in silos—neither should we. Let’s connect at CCTX and discuss how we can strengthen Canada’s cybersecurity landscape together. #CCTX #CyberThreatIntelligence #WhiteTuque #CybersecurityCanada #CyberResilience #StrongerTogether

It's time for your monthly cybersecurity wrap-up with the Cyber Security Today podcast! Laura Payne joins host Jim Love, FCMC and co-panellist David Shipley of Beauceron Security to talk about the stories behind February's cyber headlines. The panel delves into Canada's cybercrime progress, discusses significant global cyber incidents, and explores the ongoing challenges in cybersecurity regulation, AI integration, and digital identity. They address the impacts of U.S. policy changes on cybersecurity standards and the vital need for effective cybersecurity education in the face of rapid technological advancements. Check out the latest episode on YouTube or your preferred podcast platform: 📺YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eCF_Krz9 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ekzFmmwN 🎧 Apple: https://lnkd.in/etdc_7Yv #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #businessresilience #cyberresiliency #techresiliency #riskmitigation #vulnerabilitymanagement

February’s TASK - Toronto Area Security Klatch features White Tuque’s Offensive Security Specialist and Penetration Tester, Amir H.! Always free to attend, you can listen to Amir talk about smart building security tonight in-person at Toronto Metropolitan University or via live stream. In this talk, Amir will look at how red teamers test and break into the physical security of smart buildings. He’ll explain the main weak spots, like building automation systems, access controls, and connected devices, and show the tools and tricks used in real attacks. You’ll learn how attackers can sneak in, and what steps you can take to stop these treats when physical and digital security overlap. 📆 Date: Wednesday, February 26 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM EST 📍 Location: LIB 72 Lecture Theatre, the Library Building, TMU, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto 🔗 Live Stream: https://lnkd.in/eRM4bUZq #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #offensivesecurity #smartbuildingsecurity #ethicalhacker #redteam #vulnerabilitymanagement #riskmitigation #businessresilience #cyberresiliency #technologyresilience

Is there a secure way to integrate AI into my business? How can I plan for potential risks when the technology is changing so rapidly? Who controls access to our data? For businesses who want to remain ahead in their industry, these are important questions to ask when adopting AI. However, using a new technology without first understanding the risks and answering these questions can be costly. In an article published in this weekend's The Globe and Mail, journalist Stacy Lee Kong spoke with cybersecurity experts, including White Tuque's Laura Payne and Robert D Stewart, to dig into the cybersecurity and technology risk associated with AI, exploring how threat actors are using AI to their advantage in developing attacks. Check out the article: https://lnkd.in/eH_6tDRB Is your organization prepared to address the technology risks of AI? Our CISO On-Demand (CISO.D) services help empower organizations to mitigate their risks while leveraging the full power of AI within their business. To learn more, reach out to us at https://lnkd.in/e-5rgPkc #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #technologyrisk #riskmitigation #businessresilience #cyberresiliency #vulnerabilitymanagement #AIrisk

We're thrilled to share the news that our CEO & VP of Security Consulting, Laura Payne, is a finalist for the Barrie Chamber of Commerce Women In Business Intrapreneur Award! We are proud to celebrate Laura for this much-deserved recognition of her accomplishments and contributions to our company, our clients, and the community. Congratulations, Laura! #womeninbusiness #cybersecurity #riskmitigation #cyberresilience #businessresiliency #vulnerabililtymanagement

Artificial Intelligence offers limitless opportunities to innovate and grow, but it also comes with unique risks—from adversarial attacks to data breaches. As AI revolutionizes industries, many organizations are rushing into adoption without considering the cybersecurity and compliance risks, making them vulnerable to attacks and operational failures. Recently, White Tuque Founder Robert D Stewart was approached by local ecosystem partners to help business leaders and owners understand how to utilize and adopt AI safely. During local community engagements one question that often came up was, "What mistake are businesses making in their rapid adoption of AI?” In this article we explore how to harness AI's transformative capabilities while staying secure and resilient. Learn how to integrate robust cybersecurity measures from day one and ensure your AI strategy is built to last. Cyber resilience is business resilience. #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #riskmitigation #businessresilience #cyberresiliency #AIadoption #vulnerabilitymanagement #technologyrisk