2024 Canadian Security Showcase 

The preservation of national security is a multi-faceted endeavor that requires cooperation across a diverse range of initiatives and programs. In this session we will engage in where Canada’s National Security has been, what is the current state of play, and what are we looking ahead to.

In this panel we will have an expert discussing the intricacies of national security and public safety, and the overarching themes that must be considered when having these conversations. The experts will discuss the ways in which these pillars are interconnected and discuss why understanding these pillars is integral to enabling a thriving national security landscape.

This session will dive into the current state of frontline policing. How is this changing in Canada, and around the world and what strategies and mitigation opportunities are being used.

This session will delve into the global security landscape and the impact it has on Canada, and the impact Canada has on the global security landscape. What does foreign interference look like? Who are Canada’s partners and why?

Join Calian as they outline why securing Canada’s critical infrastructure demands proactive strategies to address escalating cyber risks that threaten essential services, such as defence, energy, transportation, and healthcare. Mitigation strategies must include strategic partnerships, investment in advanced cybersecurity technologies, and the development of a skilled workforce to ensure resilience against emerging threats.

This session will dig into Foreign Interference, and the cause and effect of the rapid dissemination of disinformation and misinformation, radicalization, and extremism. Specifically, it will discuss how online activity and disinformation campaigns impact public trust and frontline staff.

Understanding the Zero Knowledge Security model in public safety

In this session, CBSA will share more about their Strategic Border Threat Assessment and how they deliver on being both a security and facilitator agency. The session will touch on key focuses for the Intelligence and Enforcement branch at CBSA; National Security, Pre and Post border, foreign interference and intelligence, immigration trends, and will also touch on the CBSA’s touch points with other security agencies.

This session will outline what the Government is doing to keep Canadians safe from cyber threats in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders.

Roundtable 1: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in National Security: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations Facilitated by: Frederic Letourneau, Security Delivery Associate Director, Accenture

Roundtable 2: Innovations in Cybersecurity Detection and Investigation Facilitated by: Lise Patton, Associate Partner – Cyber Security Services Public Sector, IBM

Roundtable 3: Cloud as a Force Multiplier for Public Safety Facilitated by: Korry Lavoie, Account Executive – National Security, AWS

Roundtable 4: Navigating Emerging Cybersecurity Threats to Safeguard Government Facilitated by: Gaétan Houle Enterprise Chief Information Security Officer, Fortinet

Roundtable 5: Getting Ahead of Emerging Trends and Challenges for Defense Teams: Exploring Possibilities Facilitated by: Chip Witt, Principal Security Evangelist, Radware

Roundtable 6: Cyber Showdown: Transforming Public Sector Defenses with AI, Compliance, and Bold Risk Strategies Facilitated by: Rola Darwish, Head of Cybersecurity, Calian

Roundtable 7: The Importance of Cyber Resilience for Federal Government Systems Facilitated by: Kimberly Osmond, Security Advisor, Splunk

Roundtable 8: Exposing the weakest link in any cybersecurity strategy: Asset Visibility Facilitated by: Chris Bland, Field CISO, Tanium

Roundtable 9: Harnessing AI and Public Data to Mitigate Cyber Risks Facilitated by: Brent Lindsay, Director – Public Sector Canada, Dataminir

Roundtable 10: Privacy-Driven Solutions in a Surveillance Era: Finding the Balance Facilitated by: Paul Hulford, CEO and Founder, Attain Insight

This session is focused entirely on Canada’s security workforce. In a time of immense change in the working landscape, how does Canada maintain a knowledgeable, skilled, and engaged workforce that is prepared for the everchanging environment of public safety? How does Canada’s security workforce maintain positive public perception and manage misconceptions and bad publicity that comes with the role of public safety?

How do we deliver an integrated National Security Strategy and leverage the power of collaboration between security agencies. Where is there opportunities for growth within the touchpoints of our interwoven security landscape?