(ISC)2 Alberta

Welcome To (ISC)² Alberta Chapter. We tweet about interesting security news and events that matter to Albertans.

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

The recent #LondonDrugs #cyberattack abruptly closed ~80 stores across Western Canada. The financial and reputational damage is significant. Protect your orgs. Invest in your team and get them #ISC2 certified. Learn the value of @ISC2 certification here - https://t.co/kxrcRgOziy

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

Scam alert! This is #YYC-based but easily could be emulated throughout Alberta.

https://t.co/wrrSZaKHjp

#cyberawareness #cyberfraud #cyberscam

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

#ISC2 Alberta member, Shawn Thompson, ran his own business providing IT/Cybersecurity services that covered all aspects of #cybersecurity.

Learn more about Shawn - https://t.co/1E0VHqkfIh

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

Due to scheduling conflicts, we have pushed our AGM to Mon, Apr 29, 2024. There are a number of open Board positions available. If you would like to get more involved, network with other like-minded professionals and earn CPE Credits, learn more - https://t.co/AAB8V2xajb

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

Save the date!

The ISC² Alberta AGM is Monday, March 18.

Agenda to follow. We have a number of open volunteer Board of Director positions. Please email [email protected] to declare your interest.

#isc2

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

Professional Spotlight - Srinivasa Rao

Srinivasa is among a new wave of emerging professionals in the field of #cybersecurity. He recently completed his Certified in Cybersecurity by #ISC2 and is poised to transition his career.

Learn more - https://t.co/lRTsUj8y98

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

#DYK 2024 is the biggest election year in history? A combined population of 4.2B people will head to the polls, representing 50 countries featuring seven of the 10 most populous nations in the world.

Oh, and in other news...

https://t.co/7JKMQsGGxR

#aisecurity #election2024

[BSides Calgary @bsides_calgary]

Wow! Just a few days into registrations, and the community support has just been PHENOMINAL for BSides Calgary 2023, Nov. 16-17th.

Our Student onsite tickets are over 50% sold out and Professional tickets are nearly 20% sold out! Register here: https://t.co/7hTKvsflop

New this year, BSides Calgary in coordination with sponsor ISC2 Alberta, organizer WiCyS Western Canada Affiliate and host Bow Valley College have brought together a mini-conference within the conference for high school students, parents of students, school support staff, and teachers. This stream endeavors to give students a chance to connect with recent cyber grads from College and University, understand the available programs at post-secondary institutions, and gain first hand knowledge of the various career streams from local cybersecurity professionals. If you or someone you know is interested in attending, please register here:

https://t.co/RJW1hPVoNe

#cybersecurity #bsidescalgary #bsides

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

90-year old grandmother proves getting old doesn't mean you lose your common sense. Share this with your loved ones. Stop #cyberscammers!

https://t.co/42Vdntr2Ck

#cybermonth2023 #cybereducation #cybersafety #protectseniors

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

There's still time to get your tix to the must-attend #cyber #tech event in #YEG - #Bsides Edmonton, brought to you in part by #ISC2 Alberta. More info here - https://t.co/j9W7PRScja

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

Do you have experience in WordPress? We could use your help. Our website is in need of some updating. If you are interested in helping out the chapter while earning valuable CPE credits, please email [email protected].

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

#ISC2 AB is proud to be organizing BSides Edmonton, taking place Sept 25-26 at the @NAIT Productivity & Innovation Centre. Our featured keynotes are @alissaknight and the Hon. @nateglubish. Order your tickets here - https://t.co/p5t9uMpzKo

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

This hits close to home...

https://t.co/lVdtm6mE7R

#cyberattack #cybercrime #cyberdefense #oilandgasindustry

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

Hmmmm... this is starting to feel like a trend...

https://t.co/Sgsbgoczsz

#dataprivacy #protectyourdata

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

#Amazon has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations that it violated children's #privacyrights with its #Alexa voice assistant - https://t.co/2c3qpb0cpT

Is it enough?

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

#cybercriminals targeting the elderly is particularly awful and abusive. Help protect your loved ones from #cyberattack. #cyberawareness #cyberaware #cyberattackprevention #phonescam
https://t.co/FexisKV50E

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

Being #cyberaware isn't exclusive to computer networks being #hacked. Good old fashioned #phonescams are equally effective - https://t.co/DapncY1Dll

#bevigilant

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

Is this just the beginning?

https://t.co/G1iuUv7vlF

#BanTikTok #tiktok #datamining #databreach #informationsecurity #cybersecurity

[(ISC)2 Alberta @isc2alberta]

Companies & orgs are rushing in to be part of "the next big thing" on social media. But there are risks - https://t.co/z1bYDxfHAk

#cybersecurity #informationsecurity #dataprotection

Do you have accredited cyber-professionals in your organization evaluating apps like TikTok?

[BSides Calgary @bsides_calgary]

BSides Calgary 2023 Announcement!

We're back Nov 16-17, 2023! Stay tuned as we provide more details in the coming weeks and months.

Thank you for your support of BSides Calgary - without the community, this event would not be possible!

#bsidescalgary #bsides #cybersecurity