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Leadership
We Need to Free Organizations of Bullshit
Unfortunately, corporate mission and purpose statements are a magnet for bullshit. They invite the creation of grand, abstract declarations of celestial intent, full of generic and contextually meaningless terms like 'impact,' 'stakeholders', 'people,' 'change', and 'the future.' More often than not, these statements bear little resemblance to the genuine operations of the business, fostering cynicism among employees and customers. But that's not moderating the tendency…
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Neurodiversity: Talent or Token?
How window-dressing chips away at any tangible rewards companies could reap from neurodiversity efforts. Diversity has made a dent in the public consciousness. With a long-overdue shift from an ethical buzzword into a brand-defining must-have, emerging nuances to diversity have at last begun to take their place on the front burner. In fact, neurodiversity is now so widely known that it has quickly risen to…
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Leadership
Neurodiversity and its Importance in the Development of Human Species
Neurodiversity is the concept that recognizes and embraces the wide range of human neurological variations. It acknowledges that individuals with diverse cognitive abilities and neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions, bring unique strengths and perspectives to our species. Over time, neurodiversity has played a crucial role in the development and progress of the human species, contributing to our adaptability, innovation, and…
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Post-Quantum, PQC, Quantum Security
Ready for Quantum: Practical Steps for Cybersecurity Teams
“How do we actually get started and secure the budget for this, now?”. This comprehensive guide is the answer: a practical, step-by-step playbook for launching and running a quantum security program, updated with the latest lessons on budgeting, cryptographic inventory, risk mitigation workarounds, challenges of post-quantum migration, and achieving crypto-agility in a pragmatic way. We’ll bridge the gap between high-level warnings and on-the-ground execution, giving…
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Leadership
Neurodiversity in Cybersecurity
The cybersecurity industry is constantly evolving, facing new threats and challenges every day. To stay ahead of the curve, protect sensitive information, and protect lives (in case of cyber-kinetic risks), the industry requires a diverse range of skills, perspectives, and innovative solutions capable of tackling complex and evolving threats. The cybersecurity sector has a unique opportunity to harness the distinctive talents of neurodivergent individuals. Neurodiversity,…
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Leadership
Organizational Bullshit: The Hidden Corporate Menace
“Organizational bullshit” is a term coined to describe deceptive, vague, or otherwise misleading communication within an organization. “Organizational bullshit” is not an expletive. It is a legitimate academic term and the subject of serious and growing academic research on leadership. In his 1986 essay, “On Bullshit,” which later developed into a book by the same name, Princeton philosopher, Harry G. Frankfurt, was the first to…
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5G Security
Collaboration: The Unexpected Key to Success in Canada’s 5G
In 1967, Lynn Margulis, a young biologist, published a paper that challenged more than a hundred years of evolutionary theory. It proposed that millions of years ago, the eukaryotes emerged not from competition, as neo-Darwinism asserts, but from collaboration. Margulis’ research showed how single-celled lifeforms working together created an entirely new organism that became the foundation of all advanced life on earth. This was an…
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5G Security
5G and AI – Getting Smart About 5G and AI in Canada
Canada has been investing in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) for longer than most of the industrialized world. Dr. Geoff Hinton of Google helped ignite the field of graphics processing unit (GPU) deep learning at the University of Toronto. Then he became chief scientific advisor to the Vector Institute, which in collaboration with the University, aims to produce the largest number of deep learning…
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