All posts on markn.ca covering cloud, security, privacy, and technology.
A common step when you’re trying to get started in a career in cybersecurity is getting a basic certification. What comes after?
Is your phone trying to trick you into never putting it down? Smartphone addiction has become such a massive problem that the two major operating systems—Apple and Android—now include features designed to help you use your device less. Is this wh...
Where–physically–do you work? Does it matter?
It’s all too easy to burnout in IT in general…more so in security. Why? What’s the cost?
Some perceptions override the logic behind risk decisions. How do you fight through to make a sound decision?
Facial recognition is a technology that exemplifies the underlying neutrality of most technology. When used with positive intentions it makes out devices more secure. When in the wrong hands, it can violate privacy on a massive scale. Do we need to r...
If you’re working by hand, you’re failing. In today’s world of security, rapid delivery, and new technologies, automation is critical.
Getting your first job in cybersecurity can be super frustrating. How can we work through traditional HR processes to get started?
The popular perception of A.I. does not line up with it’s current capabilities. A look at what’s real and what’s not.
Over the few years, mobile has become the dominant platform for gaming. As a result, smaller, simple games have come to prominence. In order to make money developers have (over) rotated on in-app purchases. Fortnite is a great example of an addictive...
Design has a massive impact on user behaviour. Sadly, it’s often ignored when it comes to security and privacy.
Google really doesn’t like humans and they LOVE data. At the intersection of those two areas is a new A.I assistant that calls business to complete simple tasks for it’s users and to automatically update Google’s databases: enter Go...