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Is quantum about to break security?
Originally published in the Crypto4a Technologies is quietly rebuilding the hardware of trust so banks, governments and...
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From roots to resilience: how a Canadian cyber firm reinvented itself for the AI era
Francois Guay: Dec 27, 2025
Originally published in the Kevin Dawson has led ISA Cybersecurity’s evolution into a leading Canadian cyber services...
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Michael Argast and his relentless mission to secure small businesses
Francois Guay: Dec 27, 2025
Originally published in the How a Vancouver founder went from semi-retirement to building one of Canada’s most trusted...
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Cyber Champions: People-first cybersecurity – David Shipley’s mission with Beauceron Security
Francois Guay: Dec 27, 2025
Originally published in the Empathy, motivation and diverse perspectives drive Beauceron to cybersecurity success When...
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Redefining Software Transparency in a Machine-Led Era
Francois Guay: Jul 25, 2025
Originally published in the In a world increasingly driven by software and now artificial intelligence, knowing what’s...
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Innovation without hype
Francois Guay: Jul 15, 2025
Originally published in the In an era where many technology companies chase scale at the expense of identity, Mobia...
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No Pitch, Just Proof: Building a Very Trusted Canadian Cybersecurity Firm
Francois Guay: May 22, 2025
Originally published in the In a world where marketing hype often overshadows technical depth, Jason Grimbeek, Founder...
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Basement to Boardroom: How F12 Became a Cyber Powerhouse
Francois Guay: May 3, 2025
Originally published in the From a humble basement operation to a national leader in IT and cybersecurity services,...
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Ed Leavens on Building a Cybersecurity Platform That Hides Data in Plain Sight
Francois Guay: May 3, 2025
Originally published in the When a company names itself "Data Stealth," you expect something bold, maybe even radical....
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