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 McRae, CEO and Founder of Tailcraft 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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