Tech

Former Telus computer security expert launches cyber breach investigation provider

A recently-launched Toronto-based firm, Cytelligence Inc., says it offers to investigate cyber breaches, review clients’ business continuity plans and take into consideration the “pros and cons of cyber insurance” for its clients. Cytelligence announced Wednesday it was launched by Daniel Tobok (pictured below left), former managing director of forensics and security consulting at telecommunications carrier […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 22, 2016

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Cyber security enters U.S. manufacturers’ Top 10 risks: BDO

Cyber security now ranks among the Top 10 risk factors of manufacturers south of the border, notes a report issued Tuesday by accounting and consulting organization BDO USA, LLP. The lion’s share of manufacturers in the United States analyzed in the study – 92% – cited cyber security concerns in their U.S. Securities and Exchange […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 22, 2016

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U.S. executives struggling to measure and mitigate strategic risks: survey

Nearly two-thirds (64%) of executives in the United States see strategic risk as a “highly significant threat” to their organizations compared to other types of risk – including compliance, operational and financial – according to a new survey from independent audit, tax and advisory firm Grant Thornton LLP. Despite this high level of concern, the […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 21, 2016

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Automated technology in Toronto public transit scheduled for executive committee discussion

A recommendation to ask the Toronto Transit Commission to report on a plan for automated vehicle technology is on the agenda of a June 28 meeting of local politicians. The executive committee – comprised of 13 of Toronto’s city councillors – is scheduled to discuss next Tuesday a motion for City Council to “request the […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 21, 2016

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