Pierre-Paul Ferland

Quebec

Pierre-Paul Ferland is a cybersecurity GRC leader, educator, and the voice behind This Is GRC, the project that breaks down how governance, risk, and compliance actually works in the real world.

27 Sep 2023 Security

Are You Prepared for Next-Gen Phishing Threats?

Phishing is no longer some email scams warning you about account dues and foreign princes. Today's threat actors leverage deepfake, advanced detection evasion mechanisms and extensive research to attack you.

20 Sep 2023 GRC in Practice

Centralized vs. Decentralized Security: My Professional Take

Looking at pros and cons of a centralized vs decentralized approach to cybersecurity teams, and how in the end there is no right answer. This is a cycle and we should focus on relationships rather than hierarchies.

13 Sep 2023 Break In GRC

Neurodiversity in Cybersecurity: How People with ADHD and Asperger's Find a Home

Examining how people with Aspergers and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be successful cybersecurity professionals.

08 Sep 2023 Security

The Cyber Threats in Universities Nobody's Talking About

Universities host valuable data about vulnerable individuals. They are faced with a barrage of cyber attacks. Cyber espionage is a growing concern. Underfunding of IT is a major obstacle.

30 Aug 2023 GRC in Practice

10 Harsh Truths About Cloud Security

As a specialist in cloud security due diligence and third-party security risk management, I present the hardest aspects of the discipline. Questionnaires and scanners have created a culture of "checkmarkism" that lead to fast results but low value advice.