As was the case for so many others, the start of the pandemic was not a great time for Rory Quenneville Thorpe. When he moved back to Toronto for his spouse’s career, he had a new job for himself lined up as well. Unfortunately, that job became a COVID-19 casualty. Instead of preparing to start…
Kevin Angeles graduated from Sheridan College in Ontario with a degree in Computer Engineering Technology in 2018. He was holding two jobs at the same time, yet felt unsure of the path he was on. He decided it was time to make a change. “I decided to go another route and delve into cybersecurity,” he…
As the co-founder of a successful software development company, Tapin2it, Ron Neve-Bar is no stranger to the IT industry. While building software for his clients, he wanted to go a step further by securing his digital business processes. “I was always interested in cybersecurity,” he said. “When COVID-19 struck, I thought there was no better…
When Harsimran Sidhu decided to pursue a cybersecurity career, he already had a head start. He’d done robotics for three years, then worked as a cable technician for Canadian Network installation Ltd (CNI). “I thought both of those were going to be things I wanted to do,” Harsimran said, “but I realized that I’m not…
Anthony Nathan came from a mechanical engineering background; while he was well-versed with computers, he knew little about the world of technology. Working in operations and management at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Anthony noticed how integral data was to his industry. “Everyone was talking about data in my profession,” he said. “It’s becoming…
As the number of organizations reliant on the evolving cloud market grows, it should come as no surprise that cloud computing was one of the most in-demand skills of 2020, according to Indeed. If you’re considering a career in cloud computing and want to become part of the skilled workforce responsible for moving core business…
TJ Livermore believes there’s never a bad time to reinvent yourself. That’s why UofT SCS Cybersecurity Boot Camp was such an enticing option for him. After working as an HVAC technician for 11 years, TJ decided it was time for a change. He’s always had a passion for technology, but lacked the hands-on skills he…
After nine years of working in IT, Harinder Bhathal was ready for a new challenge. He didn’t want to fully part with technology, just change directions, and pinpointed cybersecurity as his next move. “In cybersecurity, you’re always learning,” he said. “I really liked that.” Landing a cybersecurity job without direct experience would require dedication — but that…
When Faissal Islambouli first immigrated from Lebanon to Canada, he was most excited about the opportunity to expand his career choices. This meant pursuing technology, a field he’d always been fascinated with but didn’t have the ability to pursue back home. The only problem was that Faissal wanted to explore it all. He needed to gain new…
What is Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity refers to the practice of safeguarding systems, computers and data from digital attacks. These attacks often involve attempts to breach, modify, or damage the target’s computer system, resulting in interruption or downtime for services, theft of confidential or proprietary data and exposure of personal information. The field of cybersecurity is ever…
Until recently, Rajiv Ahuja spent his entire career working in client management, but on the side, he had been pursuing furthering his education in technology. Fascinated by the evolving field and endless learning opportunities it provided, Rajiv was always searching for online courses and training programs that would quench his thirst for knowledge. Even with a couple…
Today it is possible to learn the critical skills for a high-tech career through the help of a boot camp. With a wide range of boot camps on the market, mastering a new skill set has become more accessible than ever before. While boot camps are a great way to jump-start your career, they also…
As a technical recruiter for the largest bank in Canada, Anja Milenkovic learned a lot about STEM professions. Tasked specifically to look for cybersecurity talent, she grew to understand what it would take to live in that world. It intrigued her. “My exposure to cybersecurity gave me a lot of perspective. I wanted to do something more…
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