Cybersecurity

Webinars

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Hardening your system in the age of agents (2026-Oct-13)

AI agents will make the coming few years interesting when it comes to cybersecurity … whether we are talking about malicious bots unleashed on the web or about your own agents roaming your system. It is time to think about hardening your machine and adopting better practices.

In this webinar, I explain what AI agents are and the risks they pose, go over basic safety rules, give a short demo of data encryption, and finally discuss and demo various approaches to agents sandboxing.


Cybersecurity hygiene (2025-Apr-22)

We all face a daily barrage of news about information cybersecurity: from hackers to breaches, flaws and vulnerabilities etc… This seemingly endless stream of content can lead to fear, confusion and even denial or abstinence from taking action. There are simple things everyone can do to be more secure.

This session provides an institutional-policy-agnostic, practical set of suggestions and plain language explanations of what can be done by individuals and teams within and outside the work environment and why each is important.


Compliance or chaos: a research assessment survival guide (2025-Mar-25)

In today’s research landscape, conducting a security, privacy, or compliance assessment is often required to safeguard information and adhere to regulatory requirements.

This presentation will inform researchers about prevalent challenges when participating in an assessment and guide them through the essential steps to prepare, thus facilitating a seamless process. This comprehensive approach will equip researchers with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of research cybersecurity, ensuring their work is protected and compliant.

  • Speakers: Luc Letarte and Jessica Galo
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