Join us for this exclusive CIPS Member Webinar presented by CIPS Saskatchewan: "Mac at Work, Apple Intelligence, and Security" on April 17th 2025 at 2 pm EDT.

First it was iPhone, then iPad, now more and more Mac computers are appearing in enterprises, bringing for some IT professionals new challenges and questions. How do you integrate, manage, and secure Apple devices in your environment while controlling costs?

Organizations of all sizes are concerned with security, privacy, and business continuity. How does Apple’s built-in security work, how is Privacy protected with Apple’s AI solutions (Apple Intelligence), and what is Private Cloud Compute?

Join Speakers from Horizon Computer Solutions and Apple Canada for answers and insights to these common questions. Speaker details coming soon.

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Join CIPS Moderators Greg Lane, CIPS National CEO, and Sabina Posadziejewsk, Program Manager of the CIPS Alberta Mentorship Program for Immigrants, for an insightful discussion on the Future of IT.

Explore how CIPS is leveraging the international SFIA Framework in innovative ways to support IT professionals, and then engage in an open member discussion to share insights and perspectives on the evolving IT landscape.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and join the discussion!

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Discover the Benefits of CIPS Membership!

Join us for an engaging session to learn how CIPS, Canada’s Association of IT Professionals, can support your career growth and professional development. 

Whether you’re an IT professional, student, academic, or employer, CIPS provides valuable resources, certifications, member benefits, and a strong network to help you succeed.

This is also a great opportunity to ask questions about CIPS membership and the how to get certified. 

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CIPS has reaccredited Halifax’s St. Mary’s University Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing Science and Bachelor of Science with Major in Computing Science programs until 2029. This follows a CIPS Accreditation team site visit in March 2024, and a final report released in December 2024.

These programs have been accredited by CIPS since 2005, reaffirming St. Mary’s University’s commitment to high-quality computing education. The accreditation process involves a rigorous peer review, a self-assessment by the institution, and an evaluation by an expert site-visit team. Accreditation ensures that academic programs meet national standards and provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the evolving tech industry.

The CIPS Accreditation team included Richard Hurley (Professor and Chair, Department of Computer Science, Trent University), Christian Blouin (Acting Dean, Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University), and John Collinson (Previous Deputy CIO at Comercia Bank, and now Head, RTR, Technology and Operations at Interac Corp), who are all experienced professionals in academia and industry. Their assessment ensures that St. Mary’s University’s programs meet industry standards and prepare graduates for careers in computing.

CIPS accreditation plays a crucial role in maintaining educational excellence, aligning curricula with industry demands, and supporting pathways to professional certification. Learn more about CIPS Accreditation at: https://cips.ca/accreditation/

📢 Calling All Students & Employers - Let's Make CIPS Member Internship Connections!

Are you a student looking for an internship or an employer seeking talented interns? This CIPS Community Forum post is for you!

CIPS members, let’s support the next generation of IT professionals by helping connect students with valuable internship opportunities.

📌 For Students Seeking Internships:

Comment on this discussion post with the following details to let potential employers know you're available:

✅ Your skills & areas of interest (e.g., cybersecurity, software development, AI)

✅ Your location (or if you’re open to remote internships)

✅ Your availability (e.g., full-time summer internship, part-time during the semester)

📌 For Employers Hiring Interns:

If your organization is looking for IT interns, share:

✅ Internship role & responsibilities

✅ Required skills or qualifications

✅ Location/Remote option

✅ How to apply

CIPS members, let’s come together to help students gain real-world experience and support the future of IT! If you know of an opportunity, tag a student who might be interested or share resources that can help.

View this CIPS Community Forum Post

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Are You Prepared for a Cyber Attack? Watch the CIPS Webcast: “Cyber Incident Response Playbook” with Trish Bishop from Horizon Computer Solutions Inc.

95% of cyber security breaches are caused by human error—is your organization truly ready to respond? Don't wait until it's too late!

Learn key strategies to ensure your business can act quickly and efficiently in the face of a cyber event.

• What steps should you take immediately after an attack?
• Do your employees know their role in a crisis?
• Is your contact information accessible offline when needed most?

WATCH WEBCAST

Bonus: Take the free Cyber Readiness Maturity Assessment and get a report:

CIPS Partners

The following organizations support CIPS' commitment to professionalism, ethics, and high standards for the IT profession and industry. CIPS thanks all its partners for their contribution. 

Become a CIPS Partner Today! - Send an email to info@cips.ca.