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How digital infrastructure empowers Ontario’s research, education and innovation

Cathy Bogaart Director, Marketing and communications

May 31, 2021

Just over a year ago, when we all were driven to our homes so suddenly, I became even more certain about the critical nature of keeping science, education and innovation going. And how essential technology is to that. In times ... Continue Reading

DDoS Infographic: How ORION cuts your risk of service disruptions

May 11, 2021

DDoS attacks were at an all-time high in 2020, a year when the ORION community needed stable, reliable service more than ever. That’s why we launched two new initiatives to protect you against critical service disruptions: Network-wide protection and a ... Continue Reading

Snapshot 2020: A Year We’ll Never Forget

May 11, 2021

A message from Alfonso Licata ORION President & CEO 2020 was a year of turmoil and triumphs. What a year. The pandemic affected every part of our lives, but especially how we connect. Overnight, we went from working in an ... Continue Reading

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Strengthening cybersecurity through diversity: A women in cybersecurity roundtable discussion

April 16, 2021

In March, we brought together a group of women cybersecurity practitioners to celebrate the hard work and impact of women in our community. The conversation was inspiring, highlighting diverse experiences together with common goals for improving cybersecurity for everyone in higher ... Continue Reading

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Cybersecurity Governance: Why it Pays to Involve Decision-Makers in Protecting Your Institution

February 22, 2021

For educational and research institutions, cybersecurity breaches are costly. In 2020, IBM estimated that a single attack costs institutions an average of $5 million. And moreover, these attacks can have far-reaching implications: compromising researcher’s data, interrupting exams for class time, ... Continue Reading