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Feb 2025
59m 57s

Cyber Security Today February 2025 Month...

Jim Love
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Cybersecurity Insights: February Review & Current Trends

Join us in this comprehensive discussion on February's cybersecurity highlights, featuring experts Laura Payne from White Tuque and David Shipley from Beauceron Security. We delve into Canada's cybercrime progress, discuss significant global cyber incidents, and explore the ongoing challenges in cybersecurity regulation, AI integration, and digital identity. Additionally, we 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. Stay tuned for crucial insights and pragmatic advice to navigate today's cybersecurity landscape.

00:00 Introduction and Panel Welcome 01:30 Cybercrime Trends in Canada 05:59 International Cybercrime and Ransomware 08:08 Nation-State Cyber Heists 14:14 Legacy Systems and Cybersecurity Challenges 17:08 Open Banking and FinTech Security 24:35 US Federal Cybersecurity Cuts 30:57 The Reality of Cyber Threats 31:13 Cultural Perceptions of Cybersecurity 31:57 Political Will and Cybersecurity Policies 32:44 North Korean Cyber Threats 33:17 Generational Knowledge and Cybersecurity 34:20 Cryptocurrency Regulation Challenges 35:11 Digital Identity Concerns 41:00 Encryption and Privacy Debates 47:08 AI and Cybersecurity Risks 57:06 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions

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