What is a security champion? The concept of a security champion (SC) first emerged out of the developer community. At that time, security champions were seen as the professionals that could bridge the gap between application development and security. In recent years,...
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Choosing a new IT provider
We often receive inquiries from representatives of local businesses about our IT services. Typically, the inquiry is submitted by someone who has been tasked to reach out to two or three Vancouver Island IT companies to get a quote for managing their IT. We strongly...
Cybersecurity accountability
As a business leader, you must abide by laws and regulations, contractual obligations and demonstrate due diligence when it comes to cybersecurity management.Laws and regulations Some of your accountability stems from laws and regulations, particularly around privacy,...
A conversation with Duttons & Co.
A conversation with David Logan of Duttons & Co. In this week's podcast, Paul and Dave talk with Co-owner David Logan of Duttons Property Management & Boutique Real Estate Sales, a Victoria-based firm located in the heart of Fairfield. The three engage in...
Risk management with Aaron Kraus
Risk management and maintaining a strong security-minded culture at your small business In this episode, Paul Holmes, and fellow Smart Dolphins employee, Ty Hedden, introduce listeners to Aaron Kraus, information systems and cloud security trainer and consultant. The...
Downtown Victoria
Resilience and collaboration within the downtown Victoria business community In our first episode of Season 3, Paul Holmes, chats with Jeff Bray executive director of the Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA). Despite the ongoing challenges due to the...
In conversation with Eric Jordan
In conversation with Eric Jordan: Indie video games, discovery and bringing happiness to gamers In our final episode of Season 2, we talk with Eric Jordan CEO of Codename Entertainment. Eric shares with us some business and industry highlights from the past year,...
Tess van Straaten
Talking business and journalism with Tess van Straaten In this episode, Dave and Paul chat with award-winning journalist Tess van Straaten about her role at Chek News and as a columnist at Boulevard Magazine. She shares the origin story of how Chek News became North...
Best Workplace Recognition
Smart Dolphins recognised as Best Workplace, third year running In 2018, Smart Dolphins IT Solutions first received the Best Workplace recognition by Great Place To Work®. We were recognised again in 2019 and 2020. While our workplace culture has evolved organically...
Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte
Uncovering your X-factor with Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte In this episode of Island Thrive, Paul and Dave chat with Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte of LeapZone Strategies about tried and true practices to business success. Isabelle shares her insights on the timeliness of...