The Canvas Attack Proves Attackers Aren’t Slowing Down in 2026


Cyberattacks aren’t slowing down in 2026 — and the recent Canvas attack is proof.
On this episode of #AndSecurityForAll, host Kim Hakim sits down with Jonathan Kimmitt, CISO at Alias CyberSecurity and former University of Tulsa CISO, to discuss the recent Canvas breach that impacted thousands of educational institutions and millions of students worldwide.
Together, they explore: ▪️ How the attack unfolded ▪️ Why universities are increasingly targeted ▪️ The growing risks surrounding SaaS and third-party vendors ▪️ The rise in healthcare and enterprise breaches ▪️ Business continuity and incident response challenges ▪️ Cybersecurity burnout among practitioners
The episode also touches on the Stryker Cyberattack, CareCloud Patient Records Breach, hacktivism, vendor trust, and the evolving tactics threat actors are using to disrupt organizations at scale.
If you’re a security leader, IT professional, student, or simply interested in today’s cyber threat landscape, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.