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At RSAC 2025, Patrick's session on Mental Health in Cybersecurity: Balancing the Scales was one of the top-rated discussions, sparking essential conversations about stress, burnout, and mental wellness across the cybersecurity community. We're excited to announce a dedicated follow-up session on August 13, 2025, where Patrick Kelley, CTO of Critical Path Security, will continue this critical dialogue. In this live session, Patrick will explore practical strategies for balancing mental health in the high-pressure cybersecurity field. Topics will include managing burnout, fostering a culture of openness, and tactical methods to maintain personal resilience while leading teams. Event Details: Date: August 13, 2025Time: 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM LondonSpeaker: Patrick Kelley, CTO, Critical Path Security Join us as we confront one of the industry's most pressing but overlooked issues: the human cost of defending the digital world. Let's continue building a community where cybersecurity professionals can thrive-not…

This past weekend, in the heart of Canada's Oil Country at Edmonton International Raceway, Critical Path Security's No. 28 Dodge took on the NAPA 300 with one goal in mind-proving that consistency and resilience win in both racing and cybersecurity. After clocking the fifth fastest time in qualifying, with the top eight drivers separated by just 0.1 seconds, Ryan Vargas lined up aggressively in the front pack. The 300-lap race promised tight battles, and it delivered. Despite mid-race chaos and unavoidable contact in the closing laps, Ryan and the Critical Path Security team powered through to secure a P6 finish, having challenged for podium positions earlier in the race. While the result felt like a missed opportunity, the big picture tells a different story-Ryan now holds fifth in the championship points, with momentum building as the team heads into Saskatoon. Why does this matter to us? Edmonton, often referred to…

We are excited to announce that Patrick Kelley, Founder and CEO of Critical Path Security, will be speaking at BSides Saskatoon 2025 on Friday, August 22, 2025, at The Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. About the Event BSides Saskatoon is back for its second year, bringing a full day of cybersecurity talks and networking to the local community, with a half-day of training on August 21. This year's event promises a dynamic lineup of industry experts, hands-on learning opportunities, and engaging conversations for both seasoned professionals and newcomers in the field. Patrick will bring his direct, relatable perspective on managing burnout and mental health in cybersecurity, drawing from over 25 years of frontline experience. His talk will explore practical strategies for resilience while navigating the unique challenges faced by defenders in high-pressure environments. Why This Matters At Critical Path Security, we believe that cybersecurity is not just about protecting…

Quantum computing is no longer a far-off academic experiment. It's an approaching reality that will break many of the cryptographic foundations we rely on to protect sensitive data. Recognizing this, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has released a roadmap for migrating to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), offering clear guidance for government departments and agencies to prepare before it's too late. At Critical Path Security, we've been tracking these developments closely, helping our clients understand the operational impacts of PQC while cutting through the quantum hype. Here's what you need to know. What the Canadian Roadmap Says The guidance outlines a staged approach: Inventory and assessment: Identify where cryptography is used, what data is protected, and which systems will need PQC migration. Develop a transition plan: Prioritize systems based on sensitivity and exposure to long-term confidentiality risks. Test and integrate PQC: Begin testing candidate PQC algorithms alongside existing cryptography to evaluate…