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Packed full of cybersecurity examples, like mobile device security, student privacy, private browsing and data collection. Along with amusing anecdotes, relevant advice and intellectual ammunition, the unmissable CybersecurED podcast is aimed at educators, parents and administrators who truly care about maximizing the potential and safety of educational technology in the modern classroom. Truly a show for everyone! - [Calendar | Cyber Talks, Events & Workshops | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/interactive-calendar/): Discover Claudiu Popa's interactive calendar to stay updated on upcoming cybersecurity talks, events, and workshops in 2026. As the founder of Informatica, one of Canada's leading cybersecurity companies, Claudiu provides expert guidance and valuable insights. Don't miss out on these opportunities to enhance your cyber protection and knowledge. - [Cybersecurity Speaking Engagement Request | Cyber Resilience](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/cybersecurity-speaking-engagement-request/): Claudiu Popa, founder of Informatica Canada can speak on a variety of topics including ransomware prevention, phishing prevention, secure data storage, file encryption, email security and more. 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With over 30 years of experience in information technology security, auditing, international standards, and board-level risk advisory, he is no stranger to sharing his wealth of knowledge with eager audiences. - [Personal Insights | Claudiu Popa | Making Canada UnHackable](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/personal/): Claudiu has a passion for helping and educating others, especially those in diverse audiences. 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Join Claudiu to discuss advanced solutions for preventing cyber extortion, Business Email Compromise and emerging financial threats. - [Corona Crimes & Threats During the Pandemic | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/pandemic-crimes-claudiu-popa/): Businesses and Governments are beginning to calculate the damage caused by #CoronaCrimes: Billions in corporate losses and millions of personal identities compromised. Attend this seminar and learn to protect your business from the third wave of Corona Crimes and win the war against cybercrime. - [Fake News Post Pandemic: Uncover the Truth with Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/fake-news-with-claudiu-popa/): “Fake News”. Two words that we are all too familiar with, especially within the last year. Take a look at the aftermath of the global pandemic including online conspiracies, misinformation, and the wisdom (or lack-thereof) of crowds. - [Education Technology | Enhancing Learning | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/education-technology-enhancing-learning-claudiu-popa/): Parents, Families and Privacy-Savvy Students, this is a keynote presentation for you! From Claudiu Popa’s Education and Awareness Series, learn an Introduction to Education Technology from a cyber security expert. - [Protecting Your Privacy and Digital Life | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/protecting-your-privacy-and-digital-life-claudiu-popa/): Privacy is so incredibly important and is a fundamental human right for every Canadian. Privacy is an opportunity to protect personal data and an unenforceable ideal. So join Claudiu Popa and take a deep dive into the cultural aspects of privacy & cybersecurity around the world! - [Passwords | Strong and Secure Credentials | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/passwords-strong-and-secure-credentials-claudiu-popa/): Let Claudiu Popa, cyber security expert, show you how to choose secret keys you can trust forever. Presenting the Art and Science of Passwords Keynote: A fascinating look into the depths of the online privacy world. - [Claudiu Popa’s Most Important Cybersecurity Workshop](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/claudiu-popas-most-important-cybersecurity-workshop/): Truly, the most important workshop you will attend this year, presented by Claudiu Popa, cyber security expert. Learn about Pseudonymity & identity protection from his Education and Awareness Series. Protect yourself and the people you love with the help of this keynote. - [Data Breaches | Mitigating Consequences with Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/data-breaches-mitigating-consequences-with-claudiu-popa/): Discover and discuss the true impact of data breaches, by example: from expensive hacks to impactful identity fraud, we explore the modern phenomenon that's easy to describe but difficult to prevent in the real world. - [Google Dorking | Uncovering Hidden Data with Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/google-dorking-uncovering-hidden-data-with-claudiu-popa/): Ever heard of Google Dorking? Claudiu Popa, the author of the Cyber Security Handbook is here to teach you all about Google Dorking and how hackers find exposed secrets, cameras, and websites. - [Lessons From Scam Videos | Avoiding Fraud | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/lessons-from-scam-videos-avoiding-fraud-claudiu-popa/): Lessons Learned from The 15 Funniest Scam Videos is a hilarious and factual telling full of fooling the scammers, defrauding the fraudsters, and international gaffes. You’ll have a laugh and get informed, with this fun and exciting keynote presentation. - [Wanted Cybercriminals | Profiles & Prevention | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/wanted-cybercriminals-profiles-prevention-claudiu-popa/): Introducing the most wanted cybercriminals in the world, presented by cyber security expert Claudiu Popa. This entertaining and revealing keynote lets you have a look into the FBI’s most wanted. - [Police Videos of Cyber Criminals | Insights by Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/police-videos-of-cyber-criminals/): Have you ever wanted to see what it would be like to catch a cyber criminal? Well, Claudiu Popa, cyber security expert can show you! Introducing the Putting a face to the Name keynote presented by the author of the Canadian Cyber Fraud Handbook. - [The Surveillance Economy: Balancing Privacy and Profit](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/the-surveillance-economy/): This engaging keynote by cyber security expert Claudiu Popa, focuses on how bottom feeders monetize our identity for profit and how powerful organizations disregard your right to consent. This keynote has important and interesting points that will leave you thinking about privacy in a new way. - [Understanding Emerging Digital Threats | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/understanding-emerging-digital-threats-claudiu-popa/): This Keynote will help you understand the most sophisticated, emerging threats happening today. From maze ransomware to mail server hacks, these threats could happen to anyone at any time, so book now to reserve a date. - [The Best EdTech Innovations | Claudiu Popa Insights & Talks](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/the-best-edtech-innovations-claudiu-popa-insights-talks/): An EdTech workshop series for managers and administrators on the top 20 priorities for responsible edtech that prioritizes protecting student data and legislative compliance. - [Understanding Cyberfraud Stats and Trends with Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/understanding-cyberfraud-stats-and-trends-with-claudiu-popa/): Book this popular webinar or live session on the hottest statistics on CyberFraud in Canada. In this Keynote, Claudiu Popa will discuss the government's annual report which includes latest cyberfraud statistics, growing identity abuse trends, and cybercrime barriers to entry. - [Claudiu Popa | AMA: Ask Me Anything on Cybersecurity](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/ama-ask-me-anything/): Engage in a unique opportunity to participate in an #AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with Claudiu Popa, a renowned podcaster, educator, author, cybersecurity expert and founder of Informatica. Don't miss your chance to interact directly with Popa and gain valuable insights into the latest cyber security trends and solutions. - [Cybersecurity Budgeting Priorities and Trends | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/cybersecurity-budgeting-priorities-and-trends-claudiu-popa/): A comprehensive immersion into the top examples of trends and cybersecurity changes that are shaping the next 18 months. Ideal for boards of directors and management professionals. - [Evolution of Cyber Threats Essential Guide | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/evolution-of-cyber-threats-essential-guide-claudiu-popa/): Fraud and identity theft awareness is more important than ever before with 4.32 billion people connected online. Learn about the history of cyberfraud with your guide and author of the Canadian Cyberfruad Handbook, Claudiu Popa. - [Cybersecurity Stories of The Decade | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/cybersecurity-stories-of-the-decade-claudiu-popa/): An illustrated immersion into the greatest, most expensive and yes, most embarrassing hacks of the past 10 years, along with an in-depth discussion on preventive techniques and tactics. - [Stop. Think. Act. | Cybersecurity Best Practices | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/stop-think-act-security-best-practices-claudiu-popa/): Join Claudiu to discuss the Top Cybersituational Awareness Tips your team and audience needs to know. This is a CPD eligible certificate course* - [Cyber Threats Explored | The Dark Side | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/cyber-threats-explored-the-dark-side-claudiu-popa/): Have you ever wondered what it was like on the Dark Web? Claudiu Popa, a 30-year internet veteran and certified cybersafetly expert can be your guide. This seminar is a live demonstration and may not be suitable for all audiences. Select cooperate audiences only. - [Cyber Security | Learning from Past Mistakes | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/cyber-security-learning-from-past-mistakes-claudiu-popa/): Join Claudiu Popa, author of the Canadian Cyberfraud Handbook, in this hilarious presentation about the 25 biggest disasters that damaged reputations and exposed embarrassing cyber-failures on the world stage. This entertaining and funny presentation is one you do not want to miss. - [Bad Privacy Practices | Risks and Solutions | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/bad-privacy-practices-risks-and-solutions-claudiu-popa/): From the lens of Claudiu Popa, The Bad Privacy Keynote discusses how ethical and integrity issues surface online, and can destroy trust forever. This is a crucially important Keynote presented by a cyber security expert, is one you won’t want to miss. - [Skills for Cybersecurity Professionals | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/skills-for-cybersecurity-professionals-claudiu-popa/): From Claudiu Popa’s Corporate Education Series, let Popa show you the critical skills you need. For Attorneys and Accountants Encryption, VPN and how to exercise total control over your data. - [Supply Chain Security | Protect Your Network | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/supply-chain-security-protect-your-network-claudiu-popa/): Securing your business is one thing, but protecting your assets is another. - [Cyber Tropes: Common Themes in Cybersecurity | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/cyber-tropes-common-themes-in-cybersecurity-claudiu-popa/): Claudiu Popa’s Cyber Tropes Keynote presents a new way to think about how to understand media coverage of security events by studying the 7 archetypes of the modern cyber world. - [Cybersafety in the Workplace: Best Practices | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/cybersafety-in-the-workplace-best-practices-claudiu-popa/): From cyberstalking to bulling, this seminar demonstrates how abuse at work affects people, erodes productivity, and what savvy employers are doing about it. - [Data Deep Dive | Understanding Data Security | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/data-deep-dive-understanding-data-security-claudiu-popa/): Get out your scuba-gear because we are taking a Deep Dive into Data with cyber security expert Claudiu Popa. From his Education and Awareness Series, let Popa teach you plain-language immersion into cybersecurity for school staff. - [Navigate and Embrace the Digital Landscape with Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/navigate-and-embrace-the-digital-landscape-with-claudiu-popa/): Is it time to transform your organization into a resilient enterprise? Short answer: Absolutely. Claudiu Popa will lead you through an interactive journey to conduct technology with due diligence, adopt privacy enhancing tools, and embrace secure cloud solutions. - [Cybersecurity for Publicly Traded Companies | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/cybersecurity-for-publicly-traded-companies-claudiu-popa/): How to move the needle by reporting privacy concerns, engaging law enforcement and educating everyone involved. Claudiu Popa shares ways on how you can protect everyone by educating yourself and others on what it means to truly be cyber safe. - [Privacy Notices | Customers and Reputation | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/privacy-notices-customers-and-reputation-claudiu-popa/): From Claudiu Popa’s Education and Awareness Series, learn how a Visual Privacy Notice can benefit your customers and your reputation. Trust us, your users will love you for it. - [Intelligent Investing: Security for Investors | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/intelligent-investing-security-for-investors-claudiu-popa/): Join Claudiu Popa in his Corporate Education series on Intelligent Investing. Every company, big and small can benefit greatly from this informative keynote. Learn about planning and securing mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate changes. - [Managing Security and Privacy in SMEs | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/managing-security-and-privacy-in-smes-claudiu-popa/): This relevant keynote on Managing Security and Privacy in the Small-to-Midsize Enterprise, is presented by Claudiu Popa. Here, Popa will discuss the risk-reward approach for these sized businesses as part of his Education and Awareness Series. - [Mid-Year Cybersecurity Landscape: Data Risk | Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/mid-year-cybersecurity-landscape-data-risk-claudiu-popa/): From Claudiu Popa’s Corporate Education Series, Learn about the Mid-year Cybersecurity Landscape overview of the big picture of data risk. This Keynote is engaging and illustrated by Popa, author of the Canadian Cyber Fraud Handbook. - [Protect Your Data, Protect Your Client with Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/protect-your-data-protect-your-client-with-claudiu-popa/): The most important thing between you and your clients is trust. We know that and you know that. From Claudiu Popa’s Corporate Education Series, learn about the most effective way to build public trust. - [Ransomware Workshop | Become Prepared with Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/ransomware-workshop-become-prepared-with-claudiu-popa/): See this exciting upcoming workshop to teach you and your organisation about Ransomware Readiness. Claudiu Popa will guide you through how to prevent losses by preparing for the worst. - [Learn how to Protect Supply Chain Data with Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/learn-how-to-protect-supply-chain-data-with-claudiu-popa/): Are you a start-up company looking to learn about supply chain privacy? Well look no farther because this is the keynote for you. Learn about the top 10 cyber security safeguards that are key indicators of success for financial start-ups. - [Canada’s Battle for Privacy | Strategies with Claudiu Popa](https://www.claudiupopa.ca/presentation/canadas-battle-for-privacy-strategies-with-claudiu-popa/): Dive into the world of privacy with an engaging overview of Canada's privacy roadmap. Learn about Canada's Digital charter, Bill C-11 and take a peek inside Canada's 25-year saga for this meaningful legislation.