David Shipley

David Shipley is the CEO and Co-Founder of Beauceron Security Inc., a New Brunswick-based cybersecurity software firm with clients across North America. David is a certified information security manager and frequently writes and speaks about cybersecurity issues across North America. Over the summer he is exploring a variety of cybersecurity issues in a weekly column for CBC Radio New Brunswick.

Latest from David Shipley

Opinion

Equifax data breach a 'digital disaster' for Canadians

The fallout of the Equifax data breach is going to be felt by companies, individuals and government for years to come.
Opinion

Being cyber safe and smart with our power grid

Electrical utilities around the world are under increasing attack by nation-states, organized crime, terrorist groups and activists, all seeking the capability to cause widespread disruption and chaos.
Opinion

The era of digital conflict

While recent headlines and news stories are focused on growing tensions between the United States and North Korea, a much more insidious threat has been steadily growing.
Opinion

Cyberbullying on the increase against children and women

When it comes to online safety, the internet is becoming a nastier and scarier place for many people, especially for women and children.

Health care system a tempting target for cybercriminals

When it comes to cybersecurity, modern health care is in dire need of an emergency triage.
Opinion

Beware of Wi-Fi use during vacation travel

Staying safe during summer vacation travel used to mean making sure you had enough sunscreen, bug spray, spare clothes and roadside assistance.
Opinion

911 nuisance calls grow with smartphone use

​You might think giving your child your old smartphone, particularly if you’ve removed its SIM card, is a harmless activity.
Point of View

Hacking cars: cybersecurity regulations needed for new vehicles

Columnist David Shipley says more cybersecurity is needed to prevent the hacking of vehicles and make drivers aware it could happen.
Opinion

A startling reality: Hacking democracy easier than you think

It's hard to imagine that people thousands of miles away can sit at a computer and can change the course of an election in your community.
Opinion

'Unfair and undemocratic LSD model' should be scrapped

Modernizing New Brunswick’s local governance structure is going to take leadership from the provincial government, writes David Shipley, a former member of the Rusagonis-Wassis Local Service District Advisory Committee.