Burnaby-based Fortinet is warning that Canadian organizations are facing a “perfect storm” of rising cyber threats, AI-enabled attacks, and persistent cybersecurity talent shortages. The global cybersecurity leader released two new reports this week, its 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report and 2026 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, which suggest cybercriminals are adopting artificial intelligence faster than many […]
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Burnaby Powers Fortinet’s Global Cyber Defense
Burnaby may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about global cybersecurity, but inside Fortinet’s sprawling campus, a significant share of the world’s digital defense infrastructure has been built and operated over 26 years. At an exclusive media day last week, Fortinet offered a behind-the-scenes look at its Burnaby operations, revealing […]
Empowering K-12 Education with Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Fortinet’s Rob Rashotte
The Internet is everywhere in the modern world — used in personal and professional settings — and we’re surrounded by technology all day every day. But it’s not only adults. Kids are learning to operate smart devices and access the web earlier and earlier, both at home and in the classroom. Whether it’s implementing eLearning […]
New Year, New Cyberthreats
With the new year upon us, that means an escalating severity and frequency of ransomware and cyberattacks, according to FortiGuard Labs, the global threat intelligence and research team of Fortinet. These latest prognostications come as cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics and techniques, becoming more like traditional advanced persistent threat (APT) groups. As we move […]
Be Wary Of Fake Vaccine Passports
To slow the spread of COVID-19 variants, residents of British Columbia must now show their provincial vaccine card to prove their vaccination status before accessing non-essential events, services, and businesses. This month, Prime Minister Trudeau also announced that a federal vaccine passport will soon come into effect. Once again, cyber criminals are capitalizing on current events […]
Finalists Announced for 2019 Technology Impact Awards
BCTECH’s Technology Impact Awards celebrate the change makers, the up-and-comers, the innovators, and the bold—those who are transforming our industry and building the fabric of BC’s vibrant tech ecosystem. The TIAs celebrate outstanding companies and individuals who have made a significant impact on the BC tech industry. This year, they will be recognizing the achievements of […]