Cybersecurity Communications

CPRS Nova Scotia is a chapter of theCanadian Public Relations Society, a non-profit professional society for the public relations profession in Canada. CPRS NS has served public relations practitioners in the province since 1957 and is one of 16 member societies across Canada.

Canadian Public Relations Society - Nova Scotia

Are you prepared to develop a communications response following a ransomware or other attack? Find out what PR pros need to know!

Be crisis ready!In today’s hyper-connected world, theft of data by hackers or ransomware attacks are ever increasing. As professional communicators, understanding the risks and preparing for a breach with a data management plan and communications strategy are not only essential, but also legal obligations under federal privacy laws. Communications professionals can help reduce liability exposure for an organization.We will hear advice about how to develop a communications response from an expert in the field of cybersecurity, including guidelines and recommendations for crisis communications.All are welcome to attend this event. This event is free for CPRS-Nova Scotia members. CPRS members from other local societies are welcome to attend, by donation. Others interested in attending can purchase a ticket for $10 ($5 for students). Meet our Speaker: Giles CrouchGiles brings over 25 years of experience in the technology world, initially as a marketer and now as a Chief Giles CrouchInformation Officer (CIO) and digital anthropologist. As Principal of NordSpark, he works as a CIO for clients, helping them with digital and IT strategies. From business models to digital transformations, Giles’ primary focus is information management, business intelligence, and netnographic research. With regard to cybersecurity, his specialty is social engineering. He is also an advisor to the Canadian Intelligence Network / Réseau Canadien de Renseignement, fostering intelligence education advising Canadian policing, military intelligence, and intelligence agencies.Giles has been featured in Wired Magazine, Forbes and National Geographic and is regularly interviewed by news media on the impacts of technology on society and culture. He has authored a number of papers, including for the Canadian Information Management society, ARMA. He worked with the Nova Scotia Privacy Commissioner developing the province’s Big Data policies with a focus on healthcare and advising on Artificial Intelligence as it relates to privacy and human rights. With his background in cultural (digital) anthropology, he takes a human-centric approach to how technology is used in organizations.

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