IAPSC Member Wael Lahoud, CISSP, ESS, GCCC, PSP was mentioned and provided input on the following article published by Canadian Business , along with other Canadian renowned cybersecurity experts.
Cyber-security gaps that small businesses need to to watch out for
By Rebecca Harris, Canadian Business
Firewalls, anti-virus software and spam filters are the tent poles of basic network security. However, with the rise of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, some organizations don’t actually know what is connected to their network, says Wael Lahoud, director and principle of Goldmark Security Consulting.
“Even from a physical security perspective, we’re seeing more cameras and intrusion devices being connected on the network,” he says. “While these are going to help protect the premise, that could be another door in for a cyber breach.”
Read the full article at: http://www.canadianbusiness.com/innovation/cyber-security-gaps-that-small-businesses-need-to-to-watch-out-for/