Paul Barker

Paul Barker is the founder of PBC Communications, an independent writing firm that specializes in freelance journalism. His work has appeared in a number of technology magazines and online with the subject matter ranging from cybersecurity issues and the evolving world of edge computing to information management and artificial intelligence advances.

Articles by Paul Barker

Cybersecurity expert says WRDSB breach proof change needed

A major data breach at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is yet another example of the need to enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of...

Calgary well ahead of Toronto as place to be to start an IT career: Study

The word is out about Calgary and its expanding tech sector, not only domestically, but globally, results of a new study released this week...

Employee and student personal data accessed in Waterloo school board breach

A major cybersecurity breach occurred in July at the Waterloo Region District School Board, in which personal information of current and past employees dating...

New study findings reveal TikTok the ‘most data-hungry app’

Cybersecurity experts at VPNOverview.com, which is headquartered in The Netherlands, recently took on a unique research assignment: Given the fact that many of us...

Cybersecurity expert on Waterloo doxxing case: More legal action likely

A recent doxxing case that resulted in Waterloo-based TextNow Inc. being ordered to name two of its subscribers accused of terrorizing employees of game...

New report takes deep dive into Canada’s growing PropTech sector

A recent report recommending massive change for the homebuilding industry reveals that upwards of C$1.5 billion has been invested in Canadian property technology (PropTech)...

Continuous scanning key to keeping SMBs safe: Report

The goal of implementing Zero Trust security is finding its way into small and medium sized business (SMB) environments, and a vital step involves...

B.C.’s Sierra Wireless acquired by Semtech for US$1.2 billion

With files from Howard Solomon There was big news on the British Columbia tech scene yesterday when it was announced that Semtech Corp., a supplier...

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