Cybersecurity Blog

  • Deluge of Data

    There is a new challenge facing organizations globally. For years the mantra has been to focus on capturing any, and all, data from users, prospects, employees, and so on. If it could be gathered, it was stored – often in unstructured/disorganized tables. This has led to a ballooning of databases with dirty, often unusable, data. Read more

  • How someone got their CompTIA Security+ Certification in just 9 days!

    Getting started in Cyber Security can happen sooner than you think. Most incorrectly believe that you need to attend a trade-school or college for 6-12 months (or more) in order to attain a relevant certification to get noticed by recruiters. Ben Truong, on the other-hand, dove in with both feet. He leveraged tools like Chat Read more

  • Cyber Security Analyst Makes LinkedIn’s Top 20 in-demand jobs for 2024

    As the job market in Canada continues to experience intense competition roles in Cyber Security continue to bubble up with often times 20X more open roles than there are qualified candidates to fill them. LinkedIn recently identified Cyber Security Analyst as #9 in the Top 20 In-demand jobs in Canada. They are even offering a Read more

  • How much can you make in Cyber Security?

    So, at CTC, this is one of the first and most common questions we get asked. So we turned to several sources (like our partner Coursera who synthesized data from Glassdoor) and they’ve provided this handy breakdown: Cybersecurity salaries by role Even entry level jobs can command a salary higher than the Average Canadian to Read more

  • Unveiling the Superheroes of Cyberspace: Explore the World of Cyber Security!

    Hey there, future tech superheroes! Are you fascinated by the world of computers, codes, and protecting the digital realm? Look no further! In today’s blog post, we’re diving deep into the exciting realm of Cyber Security and unveiling the incredible benefits of pursuing a career in this dynamic field. Get ready to don your virtual Read more

  • Why Cybersecurity as a Career?

    With the growing number of tech-focused layoffs starting in 2022, this year is dramatically more challenging for employees looking to stay in tech. Job postings for product & project management receive hundreds of applications while developer-focused roles are increasingly outsourced as hybrid & full-time remote roles continue to gain traction. What then is a fledgling Read more