Learn Online Security Podcast
Learn Online Security Podcast
Podcast Description
Introducing you to the world of Social Engineering Security, personal privacy, and the technology of our changing world, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our goal is to provide you with the armor you need to protect yourself and the knowledge to identify the red flags of both online and offline attackers.
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The podcast covers a range of themes related to online security and personal integrity, including episodes that delve into the importance of integrity in both business and life with experts like Bill Pipke, practical tips for keeping children safe online from digital threats, and insights into the dangers of social engineering in cyberattacks shared by guests like Chris Howells. Specific focus areas include parental controls, online scams, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.
Introducing you to the world of Social Engineering Security, personal privacy, and the technology of our changing world, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our goal is to provide you with the armor you need to protect yourself and the knowledge to identify the red flags of both online and offline attackers.
When you cross a border, do your digital rights come with you?
In this eye-opening episode of the Learn Online Security
Podcast, host Tamara Michèle is joined by IT expert and founding member
Chris Howells to unpack the reality of border security and personal
privacy when travelling internationally—especially for Canadians heading
to the U.S.
Can border agents search your phone?
Are you legally required to unlock apps?
What happens if you refuse?
Should you travel with a burner phone or encrypted storage?
Is cloud storage really safer?
This episode dives into the Canadian government travel advisory
and explains how laws change the moment you leave your home country.
Whether you’re a digital minimalist or a tech-heavy traveller, this is a
must-watch conversation about privacy, legality, and personal choice in
the age of border surveillance.
Featuring real insights from a 2021 Homeland Security presentation
for IT professionals.
The federal government has updated its online travel advice in 2025 to
remind Canadians to ‘expect scrutiny’ from border patrol officers if
they travel to the United States.
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Disclaimer: This advice is meant to inform and help you make better decisions about your digital security while crossing borders. However, we cannot be held liable for any consequences, including missed flights, confiscated devices, or any other issues you may encounter while applying these recommendations. Always check local regulations and policies before travelling to ensure full compliance with border control and law enforcement practices.
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