SecTor 2020 is Canada’s largest IT Cyber Security conference, which over the years has built a reputation of bringing together experts from around the world to share their latest research and techniques involving underground threats and corporate defenses. Due to COVID-19 and for the safety of the entire community, SecTor 2020 will be held entirely […]
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York University offers new online intensive Cyber Security program for rapid reskilling to fill global talent shortage
TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2020 /CNW/ – In response to the demand for fast reskilling as a result of the pandemic, the York University School of Continuing Studies will launch a new intensive format of its Cyber Security program this November to help address the critical and growing cyber security skills gap in Canada and worldwide. […]
How Does Blockchain Development Help in COVID-19?
Since the onset of COVID-19 and physical distancing measures, organizations and government bodies have urgently needed blockchain processes and technologies that can facilitate contactless, transparent distribution of vital data. Data is a powerful asset in fighting pandemics, and blockchain-enabled technologies create more secure, transparent, and high-performance environments to help mitigate future crises like COVID-19. For […]
The Future of Work: The First Technology Wave
In the first tech wave of COVID-19, we have seen a rise in fields like software, financial, digital media, information technology, big data, cloud computing, communications, e-commerce and adoption of artificial intelligence. This will continue to gain momentum. To deal with the volume of government and health care inquiries, IBM’s Watson and Google’s AI technologies were […]
No hard hats. No shovels. No live speeches. York University Celebrates Twisted New Building with a Virtual Groundbreaking Site
The twisted new building is going to be big, but the need is even bigger than the building. York University is constructing the first dedicated structure for its School of Continuing Studies. The new building, located at York University’s Keele campus, will serve as home to the School, helping to meet some of the increasing […]
School of Continuing Studies on Collision Conference Day 3
#CollisionfromHome is making its mark as conversations heat up between tech entrepreneurs and journalists, venture capitalists and activists, all bringing their insights to bear on global challenge and change in 2020. With 130,000 platform-hosted attendee chats sparked by the presentations, Day 2 brought together diverse perspectives on everything from climate to politics in the digital information age—and tech’s role as both a source of controversy and a force for good. The third and final day features another […]
How Has COVID-19 Shifted Data Analytics?
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a new lens to look at data analytics. We see graphics everywhere and it raises some important questions. Not just about the value of data as we understand it, but also about opening, sharing and using data. “The current situation has highlighted some of the challenges we face with data […]
How We’re Supporting Canadian Workers Impacted by COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis has led to unprecedented job losses. According to a recent Angus Reid study, 44% of Canadian households reported having lost work as early as March 25. We knew we had a responsibility to help Canadians and their employers rebound. Our School has earned a national reputation for developing relevant, engaging programs for […]
How Can Data Analytics Help in COVID-19?
As the world copes with COVID-19, the field of data analytics is very relevant right now for a fundamental reason. The data available to us that helps us understand and respond to this crisis is growing by the minute in volume, variety, veracity, and velocity. It is impossible for medical experts, governments and other decision […]
York University Emergency Bursary for School of Continuing Studies Students
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused all of us to make significant changes to our day-to-day lives to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our community. In many cases, these changes have caused our students unexpected financial hardships or prevented them from going home to be with their family. What’s more, the scope and uncertainty of […]