The Cash Rich Exit Podcast: Cybersecurity: Who is keeping Canada's internet safe? with Byron Holland, CEO of CIRA (Canadian Internet Registry Authority)

Cybersecurity: Who is keeping Canada's internet safe? with Byron Holland, CEO of CIRA (Canadian Internet Registry Authority)

May 28, 2019

Byron Holland is the President and CEO of CIRA Canadian Internet Registry Authority, a not-for-profit organization that is responsible for the dot-ca domain registry and internet security for Canada. Byron has an entrepreneurial spirit and held the Chief Operating Position for companies such as Futura Rewards and Kidsfutures Inc. He attended Harvard Business School and has a Bachelor of Arts with Honours from the University of Western Ontario, as well as a Masters of Business Administration from Queen’s University.

Byron joins me today to share the role that CIRA plays in internet cybersecurity for Canada and Canadian businesses. He highlights the scope of cybercriminals and reveals the level of security that corporations need to employ to protect against cyber attacks. He also shares examples of phishing and spear phishing attacks and stresses the importance of training members of the workforce to be ready to recognize and defend against cybercriminals.

“From a business perspective, ensuring that you have a multi-layered defense environment is critical. No one thing is going to save you.” - Byron Holland

Today on I’m A Millionaire...So, Now What?:

The role of CIRA, manufacturing dot-ca domain names, and managing dot-ca traffic.
CIRA's cybersecurity role in internet stability and governance.
How CIRA's physical infrastructure protects Canada from cyber attacks.
The scope of cybersecurity attacks on Canadian businesses.
How businesses can defend against cyber attacks.
The phishing and spear phishing techniques that cybercriminals are using.
An example of a spear phishing attack.
Why it is vital to train your team to ensure corporate security.
Validating your cybersecurity using penetration testing.
How CIRA can help your business with its cybersecurity.

Byron Holland’s Fun Frank Advice for Self-Made Millionaires & Wealthy Families:

A lot of people are somewhat mystified by the internet and by digital security. Just like in the physical world, privacy is critical in business security, and you need multi-level defenses.

Connect with Byron Holland:

Join me for Elevated Conversations: Exploring Cybersecurity

Join me on May 29, 2019 at 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Eastern for the exclusive, invitation-only event: Elevated Conversations: Exploring Cybersecurity with special guest, Byron Holland, President and CEO of the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) to learn more about the new frontier of online security. You’ll learn how CIRA is advancing the internet in Canada and worldwide as well as how they are shaping the internet governance around the world.

Email Colleen.Campbell@RBC.com to request your exclusive invitation today!

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Kick off your high-heels ladies, lace up your golf shoes, and get ready for an exciting, fun way to network with your business peers while raising money for a worthy cause. Join me, Colleen O’Connell-Campbell and Shelley True on September 5, 2019 for the all-women’s golf tournament, FORE-Play for Charity - the annual event supporting The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health.

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Registration opens on April 1, 2019

Protect Yourself. Protect Your Family. Protect Your Assets

Protecting yourself, your family, and your assets are all essential elements of your roadmap to real riches as well as building and strategizing your financial plans.

If you’re ready to build your roadmap to riches and learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your assets, join us this spring for our Estate Planning Sessions with RBC Wealth Management.

Topic: Your Power of Attorney: Quite Possibly the Most Important Person You Will Ever Hire

Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Topic: Your Executor: What You Need to Know Before You Hire Yours

Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Topic: Essential Family Conversations: Protecting Yourself and Your Wishes

Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Time: 2pm - 4pm

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