National and Local Media
I’m frequently asked to provide expert commentary to media outlets and speciality publications at the local and national levels.
I’ve spoken on issues ranging from cybersecurity and digital governance through to the risks and benefits of technology.
I help unlock the conversation on these issues using plain language while also offering practical tips and tricks.
Media Interview Requests: Please email me and I will get back to you as soon as I can to line something up. You can also find my official bio and photo assets on my official page.
National Media
CBC National October 25, 2024
Struggling to remember a password?
CBC National August 28, 2024
Cookies? To accept or not to accept, that's the question
Global News National March 5, 2024
Cyber attacks are getting easier, experts warn after 3rd federal incident
Global News National August 20, 2023
What is Temu, the app that asks users to 'shop like a billionaire'?
Global News National August 30, 2022
Officers Warn About the Dangers in your Kid's Back-to-School Photos
IT World Canada March 24, 2022
MAPLESEC Panel: Incident Response Teams Should Expect the Unexpected
Global News National December 24, 2021
Tech, cybersecurity experts offer tips on camera gadget cyber-safety
National Post Radio – SiriusXM May 11, 2018
Cyber City Safe
SiriusXM Canada Talks – The Breakdown May 9, 2018
Cyber City Safe
CTV News Channel with Molly Thomas April 5, 2018
Twitter Password Notification and Cybersecurity
Provincial Media
CTV Regina April 7, 2026
eTransfer Online Payment Safety
CTV Regina January 16, 2026
Southern Sask. businesses warn against unauthorized gift card sales online
The Western Producer November 7, 2024
Is right to repair a security vulnerability?
The Western Producer June 17, 2024
Manage cybersecurity risks
Manitoba Co-Operator May 30, 2024
Farm risk management includes cybersecurity
Manitoba Co-Operator May 30, 2024
How to manage a cyberattack
Global News May 1, 2024
London Drugs Cyberattack
Global News March 5, 2024
Cyber attacks are getting easier, experts warn after 3rd federal incident
CTV Regina December 9, 2023
Esterhazy community pulls together from preschool cyberattack
Global News March 29, 2023
Sask. business hacked, lost access for 5 months, but Facebook restored access after media request
Global News March 1, 2023
TikTok banned on work devices for Sask. government employees
Global News November 24, 2022
SLGA investigation states cybersecurity attack compromised 40,000 people
The Western Producer November 17, 2022
Major food companies suffer recent cyberattacks
The Leader Post October 12, 2022
Privacy commissioners urge governments and health sector to 'axe the fax'
Global News Regina October 9, 2022
Rural Saskatchewan needs to address cyber security threats: expert
The Western Producer September 8, 2022
Cybersecurity regular chore
Global News Calgary July 22, 2022
Tech tips in light of recent network outages
Global News Regina July 11, 2022
Rogers outage didn't slow down Sask. businesses
Global News Regina June 8, 2022
Nearly half of Sask. school divisions vulnerable to cyberattack, auditor says
CTV Regina May 27, 2022
Regina Public Schools remain offline, cyber attack confirmed
CBC News Saskatchewan May 27, 2022
$62.3M for eHealth Sask. upgrades not enough, cybersecurity experts warn
Global News Regina May 26, 2022
Cyber attack hits Regina Public School Board
Global News Regina May 20, 2022
Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit reports increase in online youth extortion
Global News Regina April 5, 2022
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming suppliers raise concerns regarding data hack
CBC Saskatchewan April 4, 2022
SLGA business partners should have figured out on their own that their data may have been stolen: minister
SaskToday March 29, 2022
'It is a big concern': Cybersecurity a worry for Saskatchewan RMs
Saskatoon StarPhoenix March 27, 2022
'It is a big concern': Cybersecurity a worry for Saskatchewan RMs
Global News Regina September 13, 2021
Privacy should be paramount when developing vaccination proof policies, commissioner says
Global News Regina September 8, 2021
An expert on cybersecurity thinks the topic should be top of mind for campaigners and electors alike as election day nears
Global News Regina September 26, 2020
Encourage your local candidates to prioritize cyber security, says security expert
Global News Regina December 21, 2019
Keeping your personal data safe while traveling
Global News Regina November 29, 2019
Keeping your smart home tech secure
Global News Regina October 19, 2019
'It's very frustrating': Man struggles to prove who he is following identity theft
The Morning Edition August 19, 2019
Researcher says cyber risk may increase during elections
Saskatoon Morning August 19, 2019
Cyber security expert cautions residents to check what political parties are doing with their personal data
CBC Saskatchewan Blue Sky May 8, 2018
Cybersecurity Author Brennen Schmidt Offers Advice to Stay Safe Online
Local Media
Global Morning News Calgary July 22, 2022
Navigating a fragile tech world
660 News Calgary May 24, 2021
Cybersecurity author recommends 'password hygiene' to curb online threats
CJTR Regina "On the Bench" with Sherry Lee December 17, 2019
Digital Care
CJME Regina, The Greg Morgan Morning Show May 30, 2019
Political Campaigns and Cyber Security
CTV Morning Live Regina May 16, 2018
The Importance of Cybersecurity
The Quad Town Forum May 10, 2018
Schmidt Examines Cyber-Security in Debut Book. , p. 3
Specialty Publications
Municipal World Magazine September 2026
Bitcoin, backups, and boardrooms: Tabletop exercises as a strategic tool for municipal cyber preparedness
Landscape Trades March 2026
The cost of connectivity: How cybercriminals get in
Grainews January 22, 2025
How to prepare for and deal with a loss of farm data
OHS Canada: Canada's Occupational Health and Safety Magazine September 24, 2019