Cybersecurity in Engineering: Building a Secure Future from the Ground Up

TECH TAKES

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In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard, C.Tech, explores the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity—a discipline that has rapidly transformed from an IT concern into a core strategic priority for engineers and professionals across every industry.

Joined by Tim McCreight, CEO and Founder of TaleCraft Security, their conversation uncovers the growing sophistication of cyber threats and the vital need to embed security into the engineering process from the very beginning. Together, they discuss how securing intellectual property, anticipating emerging threats, and designing with security in mind can protect both innovation and infrastructure.

Discover how cybersecurity is no longer optional—but a fundamental pillar of responsible engineering, ensuring systems are resilient, trustworthy, and future-ready.

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Chapters

1. Introduction and Sponsor Message (00:00:00)

2. Welcome and Episode Overview (00:00:35)

3. Importance of Cybersecurity in Engineering (00:00:56)

4. Cyber Threats in Engineering (00:01:28)

5. Guest Introduction: Tim McRae (00:01:59)

6. Common Cyber Threats in Engineering Firms (00:03:06)

7. Engineering Firms as Vectors for Larger Attacks (00:05:11)

8. Ransomware Targeting Smaller Organizations (00:07:18)

9. Real-World Examples of Cyber Attacks (00:08:29)

10. Data Classification and Protection Practices (00:12:25)

11. Impact of Cyber Attacks on Engineering Firms (00:17:02)

12. Proper Data Classification and Management (00:19:03)

13. Importance of Proactive Security Measures (00:22:25)

14. Choosing the Right Platform for Data Security (00:27:29)

15. Understanding the Dark Web (00:30:00)

16. Leveraging Dark Web Intelligence (00:33:50)

17. Documentation and Lifecycle Management in Security (00:37:06)

18. Embedding Security in Smart Infrastructure Design (00:40:10)

19. Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Security (00:42:00)

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