2024 Canadian Security Showcase
Agenda
Ottawa, 05 December 2024
All times in EST
8:00 am
Registration & Networking Breakfast
8:30 am
Welcome from Public Sector Network
8:40 am
Welcome from the Chair
9:00 am
The Current State of Canada’s National Security
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.
9:10 am
Protecting Canada’s Critical Infrastructure and Systems
9:30 am
The New Realities of National Security and Protecting Canada’s Public Safety
Jarrett D, Director-General, Cyber Operations Division, Canadian Security Intelligence Service
John Ommanney, Executive Director - National Security Sector, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
Fortinet
Moderated By: Accenture
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.
Jarrett D, Director-General, Cyber Operations Division, Canadian Security Intelligence Service
John Ommanney, Executive Director - National Security Sector, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
Fortinet
Moderated By: Accenture
10:10 am
The Everchanging Landscape of Frontline Policing and Public Safety
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.
10:30 am
Refreshment Break
11:00 am
Welcome from the Track Chairs
11:00 am
Welcome from the Track Chairs
11:20 am
International Security, Foreign Interference, and the Geopolitical Landscape for Canada
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?
11:20 am
Canada's Cyber Threat Assessment
11:40 am
Getting Ahead of Emerging Trends for Public Safety
11:40 am
The New Digital Cold War
- The evolving cyber landscape, fueled by ransomware, complex cloud setups, and remote work, drives advanced cyberattacks.
- Geopolitical tensions and state-backed cyber espionage rose alongside increased digitalization.
- Politically and religiously motivated hacktivists led a surge in DDoS attacks, potentially serving as state proxies.
- We’ll examine hacktivism’s role in cybersecurity and its risks as a tool in state warfare and a new digital cold war
12:00 pm
Disinformation and Misinformation and Impacts of Online Extremism
Jagdeep Singh Dhot, Officer In-Charge - National Security Programm RCMP
Tanium
Moderated By: AWS
This session will dig into the cause and effect of the rapid dissemination or disinformation and misinformation, radicalization, and extremism. Specifically, it will discuss how this online threat impacts frontline staff as the rise of free speech and protest continues
Jagdeep Singh Dhot, Officer In-Charge - National Security Programm RCMP
Tanium
Moderated By: AWS
12:00 pm
Eliminating Risk with Canada’s Critical Infrastructure with Security by Design
Colin MacSween, Director General - National Cyber Security, Public Safety Canada
Martin Proulx, Director General – Spectrum Planning and ICT Critical Infrastructure, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Splunk
Moderated By: IBM
We’ve seen the US start to implement legislative requirements involving security by design in their energy sector as a prerequisite. How is Canada managing the constantly evolving risk of Cyber threats on Canada’s Critical Infrastructure? What can be done from a regulatory standpoint.
Colin MacSween, Director General - National Cyber Security, Public Safety Canada
Martin Proulx, Director General – Spectrum Planning and ICT Critical Infrastructure, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Splunk
Moderated By: IBM
12:40 pm
Partner Perspective
12:40 pm
Protecting Sensitive Data: The future of secure collaboration
Understanding the Zero Knowledge Security model in public safety
1:00 pm
Border Security – Partnerships, Technologies, and Strategies
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.
1:00 pm
Cybersecurity in Canada
In this session we will hear about all the internal focus points for Cybersecurity. AI and Deep Fakes and the threats for Government trust when these types of actors are out there
1:20 pm
Lunch
2:20 pm
Interactive Roundtables
Roundtable 1:Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in National Security: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations
Roundtable 2: Innovations in Cybersecurity Detection and Investigation
Roundtable 3: Cloud as a Force Multiplier for Public Safety
Roundtable 4:Navigating Emerging Cybersecurity Threats to Safeguard Government
Roundtable 5: Getting Ahead of Emerging Trends and Challenges for Defense Teams: Exploring Possibilities
Roundtable 6: Strategies for Countering Domestic Extremism and Preventing Online Radicalization in Canadian Communities
Roundtable 7:The Importance of Cyber Resilience for Federal Government Systems
Roundtable 8: Exposing the weakest link in any cybersecurity strategy: Asset Visibility
Roundtable 9: Harnessing AI and Public Data to Mitigate Cyber Risks
Roundtable 10: Privacy-Driven Solutions in a Surveillance Era: Finding the Balance
3:20 pm
Canadian’s Security Workforce – Talent, Retention, Education
Shelley Peters, Deputy-Chief Human Resources Officer, RCMP
Moderated By: Accenture
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?
Shelley Peters, Deputy-Chief Human Resources Officer, RCMP
Moderated By: Accenture
4:00 pm
Partner Session
4:20 pm
Unlocking the Power of Collaboration, People and Foresight
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?
4:40 pm
Closing remarks
Event Partners
Accenture LLP
Accenture LLP is committed to create lasting change at the intersection of technology and human ingenuity for our business and communities. Learn More
Consulting, Cybersecurity, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Services, Information Technology & Services, Management Consulting
Enterprise
Information Technology & Services
Enterprise
Amazon Web Services
AWS Cloud for the Public Sector in Australia and New Zealand, Imagine what you can achieve, together with AWS. Learn More
AI/ML, Business & Digital Transformation, Cloud & Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis
B Corporation, Enterprise, Social Enterprise
Cybersecurity
Enterprise
Cybersecurity, Financial Management, Health, Information Technology & Services, Law Enforcement
Medium
Radware
Radware is a global leader of cyber security and application delivery solutions for physical, cloud, and software defined data centers. Learn More
Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software
Enterprise, Medium
Cloud & Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Governance, Enterprise Software , Web/SaaS Development
Female owned, Small Business
Information Technology & Services
Enterprise
Splunk
Splunk helps make organizations more resilient. Leading organizations use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Learn More
Government Administration
Enterprise
AI/ML, Critical Event Management, Critical Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Emergency Response
Enterprise
Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.
Leverage robust public sector solutions for the needs of unique constituencies Learn More
Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Management, Information Technology & Services, Risk
Enterprise
Attain Insight
Uncover hidden relationships within your data and protect privacy through high-fidelity biometric anonymization Learn More
Business Intelligence, Data Privacy & Governance, Identity Management, Information Technology & Services, Professional Services
Small Business
Cloud & Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Services, DevSecOps, Enterprise & IT Solution Architecture, Information Technology & Services, IOT (Internet of Things), Professional Services, Security, Technology Cloud Consulting
Enterprise
Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, Professional Services, Regulatory, Risk
Enterprise, Medium, Small Business
