2024 Government Cybersecurity Showcase - Ontario
Agenda
Toronto, 10 September 2024
All times in EDT
8:00 am
Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:50 am
Welcome from Public Sector Network
9:00 am
Welcome from the Chair
9:20 am
Strengthening Cybersecurity in the Digital Age: Innovative Strategies for Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Data Assets
- Cutting-edge technologies for securing infrastructure and data
- Overcoming cybersecurity implementation challenges
- The role of collaboration in enhancing cybersecurity
9:40 am
AI and Machine Learning for Security Threat Identification
10:00 am
Next-Gen Cyber Defense: Integrating Innovation and Collaboration in Security Strategies
- Dr Laura Gilbert CBE, Chief Analyst, Director of Data Science (10DS), Prime Minister’s Office, UK
- Lina Dabit, Officer in Charge – Inspector – Cyber Crime Investigative Team Toronto, RCMP
10:40 am
Networking Break
11:10 am
Paving the Way for Zero Trust: Elevating Security Proactively in the Public Sector
- Transitioning to Zero Trust to foster a forward-thinking security posture
- Understanding and safeguarding critical assets and workflows with precision
- Ensuring the agility of public sector operations without compromising on security
11:30 am
Unraveling the Realm of Cyber Crime: Confronting Advanced Cyber Threats
11:50 am
Cyber Empathy: Integrating AI, Security, and Human Values in the Digital Workplace
- What are the barriers to AI implementation at a human level?
- What happens when the tool is more advanced than the staff?
- How do we encourage the right kind of professional development to align with enhanced replacement of people through AI?
12:10 pm
Optimizing Cybersecurity throughout Your Cloud Journey
12:30 pm
Empowering Cyber Resilience Across the Provincial Health Care Sector
- What threats Ontario Health is witnessing both internally and across the sector?
- How the Provincial Cyber Security Operating Model is shaping security for health service providers?
- What initiatives Ontario Health is taking internally to enhance security across the organization?
Stephen Lloyd, Director, Ontario Health Cyber Security Centre
Amna Amin, Director, Information Security Office, Ontario Health
Greg Moshonas, Director, Cyber Security Defense, Ontario Health
12:50 pm
Networking Lunch Break
1:50 pm
Interactive Roundtable Discussion
- The Future of Zero Trust Security
- Cyber Threat Assessments: Improving Identification Capability
- Advancing Cyber Incident Preparedness and Response
- Ransomware Planning: Response, Mitigation, and Recovery
2:50 pm
Beyond the Firewall: The Human Element in Cybersecurity
- Empowering employees as the first line of defense against cyber attacks
- Strategies for building a culture of cybersecurity awareness across all organizational levels
- Lessons from the field: How human vigilance and response have thwarted potential security breaches
3:10 pm
Cyber Optimism: Embracing the Benefits of AI and Overcoming Fear
- How can AI advancements contribute to cybersecurity and foster trust in digital ecosystems
- What strategies can be implemented to demystify AI and promote its positive aspects in cyber environments?
- How do we balance the rapid development of AI with ensuring cyber safety and privacy for all users?
3:50 pm
Closing Remarks from the Chair
