Events from December 7, 2022 – January 18, 2023 › Webinar › – Page 25 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

ESG Webinar: Efficient Remediation to Secure Cloud-native Applications

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About This Talk Leveraging cloud services and modern software development processes means faster release cycles. But what does this mean for security? During this webinar ESG senior analyst Melinda Marks and Check Point VP Cloud Security TJ Gonen will discuss the challenges of implementing security into the cloud native apps development lifecycle. We will deep-dive into: How to avoid friction between development and security teams Filling the skills gap while dealing with cloud threats How to have security integrated in the CI/CD pipeline for earliest risk mitigation How to find efficient remediation techniques while managing frequently-siloed security tools Join this webinar to learn how to leverage unified security at scale to protect cloud-native applications and development processes.

GovTechON Briefing Event

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TECHNATION has been collaborating with Government Information Technology Ontario (GovTechON) to design and co-host an event that brings industry and government together to identify technology enablers and collaborate for future resilience. From 24/7 cyber security to innovative tech, driving cloud adoption, and addressing technical debt, we know technology will continue to play a critical role in enabling the government’s transformation mission. How can we work together to enable smarter, faster, better services for Ontarians? More details to come on speakers and presentations. Thursday, December 8, 2022 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. In-Person in Toronto | Hybrid Option Available Members In-Person $95 | Virtual $50 Non-Members In-Person $195 | Virtual $80 VIP Sponsor Reception to follow REGISTRATION OPEN FOR TECHNATION MEMBERS Registration for non-members will open the week of November 28

$50

Business Support Series: Funding Your Projects

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The Business Support Webinar Series will explore timely topics with industry experts to provide key insights and answers on the best ways to succeed as a business. Hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, this series will feature a wide range of topics on how to survive and thrive. Cisco and Ignite Technology have teamed up to provide a free consultation service to help companies obtain grants and manage the grant process for technology projects. Funding comes from various grant organizations including National and Provincial Governments, Intergovernmental Organizations, National Agencies, Private and Corporate Foundations. Chris Jezzard- Ignite Technology Chris Jezzard is the Account Executive for Ignite Technology covering the Maritimes. Chris has over 20 years experience in IT delivering customer centric solutions to a wide range of businesses including companies in the manufacturing, healthcare, telecom, and education industries to name just a few. Understanding his customer’s needs is the focus while building strong relationships with business stakeholders has been the key to identifying and implementing the right solutions. Whatever your IT requirements, Chris will help guide you and your company to a successful business outcome. Stephanie Cesar - CISCO Stephanie is a Grants Development Consultant for Grants Office LLC. She manages K-12 education, government, for-profit, and community organizations. […]

Virtual Power Lunch: Complaint is Not a Four Letter Word

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Speaker: Sarah Delaney of BFD Retail Consulting Learning Objectives: Managing the Client Relationship and why customers complain & what to do about it when it happens; and it’s GOING to happen! Develop a Guiding Service Principle (GSP) that will: Provide a point of reference/guidepost in future client relationships Help develop & keep customer relationships strong Help you establish what actions to take to salvage customer relationships/experiences when things have not lived up to expectations Establish and document a step-by-step framework for approaching challenging customer situations so you can address complaints from a place of learning and confidence instead of fear and defensiveness Adopt an attitude of gratitude toward customers that complain and develop a system for processing things learned from these interactions Spots are limited! Register now.  

Decoding LinkedIn Workshop

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When and where Date and time Tue, 13 December 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST Location Online About this event Let us set you up for success in the New Year. Join us for 'Decoding LinkedIn', and enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card! Interviews slow down over the Holidays, which makes this the perfect time to work on updating your LinkedIn profile. We at Lighthouse Labs are here to help. We would like to invite you to our LinkedIn workshop where we help you optimize your profile for maximum exposure in 2023! We know you got what it takes to excel in your desired field. We want to invite you to a workshop that focuses on helping you shine amongst the competition. Our Lighthouse Labs graduates have benefited from these workshops over the years, and we now want to extend this invitation to you at no cost and help you in your career exploration and job search. Come find out how we can help! Spots are limited and you don’t want to miss this one.

Black Start-Up Project: AYA Day Pitch Challenge

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When and where Date and time: Tue, 13 Dec 2022, 6:30 PM AST Location: Online About this event Celebrate our first round of START programming with us and cheer on the top 15 pitch participants at AYA Day! Everyone is welcome to join this virtual event. Over the last 3 months, START program participants have participated in expert-led, intensive workshops and online learning content. We have supported aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs through relevant and accessible programming, free mentorship from Black business experts, and bi-weekly peer support sessions. We have learned so much during the last few months, and now it’s time to share with you! What to Expect at AYA Day Watch the top 15 pitches selected by our judges and learn more about their entrepreneurial journey. Hear expert feedback that you may be able to incorporate into your own business. Support Black entrepreneurs and share your feedback on their pitches. Celebrate the first offering of the START program and learn more about what’s coming next. Cheer on our top 15 pitches We started this pitch competition to give Black entrepreneurs the chance to practice pitching in a safe space and to provide an incentive-based program that helps Black founders […]

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Tech Wednesdays with NPower Canada

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More than 80% of NPower Canada alumni secure employment or enroll in higher education within 6 months of graduating, with 30-40% already placed into jobs upon completing training. Graduates launch digital careers in roles such as Help Desk Agent, Data Analyst, QA / Tester and Business Systems Analyst with companies like TELUS, Accenture and CIBC. NPower Canada is a registered charity launching underserved young adults ages 17-30 into meaningful digital careers. NPower Canada's virtually delivered programs provide youth with 15 weeks of no-cost, part-time tech skills training, including industry certifications, complemented by employability skills coaching and wraparound supports (including bus pass, interview clothing and laptops/WiFi based on financial need). Program participants are also connected directly with employers, job retention supports and five years of alumni services including continued education and mentorship. Youth do not need any prior background in tech to apply. They must have completed their high school, Dogwood or GED, and be eligible to work in Canada. NPower Canada prioritizes serving lower-income, un/underemployed youth who are female-identified, IBPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomers and youth with disabilities. Join us to learn more and apply early to avoid waitlist for the upcoming start date: https://npowercanada.ca/youth/

Black Founders Lunch

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Connect with Black entrepreneurs across Atlantic Canada and get peer support on your ideas at our bi-weekly Black Founders Lunch. Join other Black founders from across Atlantic Canada during our bi-weekly Black Founders Lunches! Every second Tuesday, beginning September 20th, we’re bringing together Black entrepreneurs to connect and discuss in a safe and confidential space any questions you may have pertaining to entrepreneurship, your business ideas, business planning and growth, resource sharing and more. How do I participate? Ask for or share resources or network connections. Find collaborators and build partnerships. Discuss your wins from the past week. Offer support for other Black founders. Share your goals and build peer accountability. Bring a pitch deck and ask for feedback. Black Founders Lunch is an open space for you to bring any of the challenges you’re working through or to offer other entrepreneurs advice based on your experiences and knowledge. Draw on the extensive network of knowledge within our community of Black entrepreneurs in various industries and levels of experience. Some guiding questions: What is one goal you want to achieve within the next 2 weeks? Which problem area of business has been causing the most friction over the past 2 […]

ACENET: Basics of Computers

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This session will help you learn not only how your computer works, but how to use it faster, smarter, and more effectively. Most of us have experience using a computer, whether for school, work, or entertainment, but how many of us have actually had an expert teach us how to use it? This talk won't teach you how to troubleshoot everything, but will give you insight to how media, programs and data are encoded and used by computers, so you can make more sense of why computers behave the ways they do, and solve some of your problems with greater efficiency and less frustration. They will provide an approachable overview of how a computer works, by both looking at their history and breaking one down to explain individual components, before highlighting some of the trade-offs to consider when buying a computer. They will provide practical, simple, and actionable advice on digital security and show you a few "pro tips" on how to make the most of your workstation, phone, or whatever device you happen to use. Whether you have a lot or a little experience using your digital technology, if you want to learn how to use your devices more effectively, […]

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ACENET Basics: Introduction to High Performance Computing (HPC) with ACENET

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  What is High Performance Computing (HPC) and what can it do for me? How can ACENET help? Used across many sectors to tackle analyses too large or complex for a desktop, or to achieve improved efficiency over a desktop, this session takes participants through the preliminary stages of learning about high performance computing (HPC) and computing clusters, and how to get started with this type of computing. It then reviews software packages available for applications, data analysis, software development and compiling code. Finally, participants will be introduced to the concept of parallel computing to achieve much faster results in analysis. This session is designed for those with no prior experience in HPC, and are looking for an introduction and overview.

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ACENET Basics: Introduction to Linux

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Linux is the terminal interface used to enable you to use supercomputing clusters from your desktop. It's the tool you need to get your data on the clusters, run your programs, and get your data back. In this session, learn how to get started with Linux, how to create and navigate directories for your data, load files, manage your storage, run programs on compute clusters, and set file permissions. This workshop is designed for those with no prior experience in working with a terminal interface.

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Mandatory Breach Reporting: How to Mitigate and Respond to Privacy Breaches

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The second session in their Privacy series with the Office of Privacy Commissioner of Canada will introduce PIPEDA’s breach reporting requirements. Attendees will receive practical and actionable guidance regarding what breaches of security safeguards have to be reported to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, and what kind of notice organizations need to give to individuals following breaches. Attendees will also learn about their obligations to keep records of breaches, and what information needs to be included in these records.

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