When someone mentions a hacker, what image springs to mind?

Perhaps a hooded figure sitting in a dark room, staring at streams of code on multiple screens—a dishevelled individual who hasn’t seen daylight in days, maybe even weeks…

You’d be wrong

The smartly dressed 19-year-old gentleman pictured below pleaded guilty to a $3 million hacking and cyber extortion campaign—while attending university. (Full story here.)

Appearances can be deceiving. That hacker could be anyone: a colleague, a trusted friend, a long-time employee—or even the cleaner. While most companies focus on protecting the perimeter, SPG Innovation & Technologies protects you from the inside out and the outside in.

From active staff training to real-time system surveillance, we ensure you’re protected on all fronts.