Darren Coleman - His mission to Spread Cybersecurity Awareness
Over the years technology has spread its wings in almost every part of the world. Today we live in an era where technology has become a basic necessity in everyday chores. Having technology so much delved into our lives has made life easier, but at the same time, it comes with certain risks. Since work practices have evolved, many organizations now store their sensitive information on either their computers or cloud-based data storage. In addition, software threats are malicious pieces of computer code and can negatively affect a computer or software-based system. In this regard, cybersecurity as an industry is on the track to proliferation.
When it comes to cyber threats, Canadian-born Darren Coleman is on a mission to spread cybersecurity awareness. He is an information technology expert and writer known for his extensive knowledge of the vast array of IT services. A journey he embarked on as a senior engineer at Full Factor Technologies way back in 1997 later catapulted him into the tech world where is known and recognized today.
Coleman has had a fascination with computers and IT services since the early 1990s. He deems it his highest priority to assist as many individuals and businesses as he can in servicing their technological needs and equipment while resolving their concerns. Coleman has spent uncountable hours spreading awareness about the possible threats and ways to avoid them to many businesses.
He has worked with some of Canada's leading real estate, legal, accounting, storage, Union Halls, and construction businesses throughout the years. This inspires him to push himself further and achieve new goals. He founded Coleman Technologies in 1999 and has provided high-quality IT services in various fields.
Hacking is the illegal use of another person's or organization's computer system or its resources. At the same time, hacking can be legal if done with the other party's consent and is referred to as white hat hacking. An ethical hacker is a computer security specialist who accesses a computer system, network, application, or another computing resource on behalf of its owners and with their permission. Organizations request ethical hackers to identify possible security flaws that malevolent hackers may exploit. Coleman too is a certified Ethical hacker, with experience spanning more than two decades.
Coleman was selected as a featured expert in Expert Profiles. His chapter, "Easy Prey' Author Shares Insight into Cybersecurity and IT Services for Ultimate Peace of Mind," was published in 2016 and has become a popular book on Amazon. Coleman was also a speaker at the annual thought leaders conference Business Expert Forum, which was held at the Harvard Faculty Club in Cambridge.
He wants to spread cybersecurity awareness among individuals and firms while helping businesses prevent data loss or theft from cyber-attacks. He was named Canada's number one cybersecurity expert in protecting businesses from malicious threats and increase up-time.
Today, his company helps small to medium sized business owners who want and require expertise in dealing with computer-related problems. Coleman Technologies helps in keeping these businesses' networks run smoothly and protected from hackers.
In a nutshell, the biggest problem today is cybercrime. It goes without saying that the internet and technology have become a vital part of our lives, but they can also put a business's or even an individual's privacy in jeopardy. Most business owners do not have anyone monitoring or maintaining their network and over time they end up in an unwanted situation. Darren Coleman penned "Easy Prey: How to Protect Your Business from Data Breach, Cybercrime, & Employee Fraud." In his book, he has shed a broader light on how to combat the threats of cybercrime and leads the way to safeguard their clients' systems and data from cyberattacks. Upon the successful release of his book, Coleman was recognized by the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors.
Businesses that compromise their security issues can ruin their relationship with their clients due to data loss and privacy violations. Companies jeopardize their reputation if hackers access their client's credit cards or other sensitive data or spam them with a virus from their server. Darren Coleman has made it his company's mission to guarantee that Coleman Technologies keeps the highest standards and is a reliable IT firm.
