In today’s increasingly competitive geopolitical environment, national security, economic prosperity and Canada’s innovation future are closely entwined. Canadian research and innovation, including the digital technology segment, is increasingly a target of hostile activity, and a collaborative public-private approach is required to increase national resilience against this threat. Join us for a 60-minute talk for an overview of the threat environment and mitigation measures in a changing national security landscape and how to empower your organization to take actions to increase your security against a variety of threat vectors, including your by enhancing your cybersecurity posture. We will look at how: digital technological advances and research are considered key to geopolitical dominance, and their exploitation by hostile actors is connected not only to Canada’s economic prosperity but also to security risks in the form of military and surveillance applications of dual-use technology taking steps to increase cyber security can strengthen your competitive advantage and contribute to an enhanced national cyber posture organizations and individuals specializing in research and innovation can take security measures to protect themselves and their intellectual property small and medium-sized organizations can take steps to address these threats through training and certification programs, including the newly launched CyberSecure […]

Atlantic Venture Forum September 13, 2022 LAUNCH | BUILD | GROW Join us in Halifax for the 2022 Atlantic Venture Forum! About The entrepreneurial landscape has changed significantly since the first AVF in 2013. As the ecosystem continues to gain momentum, the AVF is being transformed to meet the needs of this dynamic region. New ventures and growth-stage companies need more than just financial capital to succeed. Innovation, partnerships, ingenuity, and expertise are just a few of the ingredients for an entrepreneur’s tech success story, and you will find all of these and more when you join us for the 2022 Atlantic Venture Forum. Grow Your Business! Premium Networking: Tech Industry Executives, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Corporate Strategics, Research Partners, and more. Inspiration and Ingenuity: A Technology Showcase featuring outstanding Early Stage companies complimented by mature Growth Stage companies, all from the Atlantic Canadian region. Business Intelligence: The latest investment and innovation trends direct from Industry Experts. For more information: https://atlanticventureforum.ca/ Registration: https://atlanticventureforum.ca/registration/

About this talk Check Point is Introducing Horizon, the world’s first prevention-focused suite of security operations solutions and services that combines proactive management solutions for Managed Prevention and Response (MDR/MPR), Extended Prevention and Response (XDR/XPR) and Events. The cyber threat landscape has never been more severe. Security teams struggle to shut down breaches before damage spreads due to the distraction of endless alerts and false positives across multiple siloed tools. The problem is made worse by a lack of cyber experience and the ongoing skills shortage. Register today to learn how Check Point's Horizon brings a prevention-first approach to security operations by providing SOC teams with the tools and services needed to prevent attacks in real-time with fewer resources.

The Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia extends an invitation to members of the Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association to presentations Wednesday, 14 September by Lieutenant-Colonel Julien Letarte, Royal Canadian Air Force, speaking about the RCAF’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, and Major Drew Larned, United States Air Force, speaking about US uncrewed aerial vehicle programs. Uncrewed aerial vehicles, including remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), are rapidly being developed and employed for continental/homeland defence, security and safety missions by Canada, allies and adversaries. LCol Letarte will brief highlights of the RCAF’s RPAS project to provide a familiarization with this increasingly significant capability. MAJ Larned will speak about US programs, reflective of his experience with the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle. The event will start at 1 pm Atlantic time, Wednesday, 14 September, then be followed by Q&A and finish by 3 pm Atlantic time. Registration is required. There is no fee to attend this event. To register, email RUSINovaScotia@gmail.com by close-of-business Sunday, 11 September. As the subject line for your registration email, put: RUSI(NS) Distinguished Speakers 14 September 2022 Registration. In addition to your name, please provide your organization (association, company or unit). Participation is limited and later registrants […]

Event Overview Delivering Services that Protect our Environment and Prioritize Social Equity and Strong Governance With the increased interest in the impact of climate change and social equity, municipalities are getting to grips with how to prepare for a more resilient future. The pandemic has pushed ESG themes (Environment, Social, and Governance) to the very top of the agenda. The growing population is now demanding more sustainable infrastructure and resources, amidst economic shortfalls. Citizens are becoming increasingly vocal about the need for municipalities to establish a clear framework for safeguarding economic and social inclusion. By adopting ESG strategies, local governments can simultaneously create opportunities and investments to tackle sustainability, improve quality of life and pursue smart growth. Municipalities are leveraging opportunities to develop a roadmap for establishing and meeting ESG benchmarks and priorities. Critical to local governments’ success, is their ability to learn from best practice and fulfill their social and economic mandate while accounting for the welfare of all their constituents. The summer edition of Public Sector Network’s Local Government virtual event series will equip attendees with the tools and insights they need to move towards a more sustainable future and improve economic and social inclusion.