2024 Government Cybersecurity Showcase - British Columbia
Agenda
Victoria, 03 December 2024
All times in PST
8:00 am
Registration
8:50 am
Welcome from the Public Sector Network
9:00 am
Welcome from the Chair
9:20 am
Striking the Balance: Maximizing Benefits While Safeguarding Against Security Threats
- Discuss the transformative potential of AI in various industries and the tangible benefits it can bring to business operations and innovation.
- Explore the unique security risks introduced by AI technologies, including data breaches, algorithmic vulnerabilities, and malicious use of AI.
- Provide effective strategies and best practices for mitigating AI-related security threats while maintaining AI’s advantages.
9:40 am
The Roadmap to Zero Trust Architecture and Strategies
10:00 am
Proactive Cybersecurity: Enhancing Internal Threat Detection for a Resilient Future
- Discuss the adoption of Zero Trust architectures and advanced threat detection tools, such as IDS, IPS, and EDR, to proactively identify and mitigate security threats.
- Highlight the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in cybersecurity to enhance the detection and response to sophisticated attacks.
- Emphasize the importance of fostering a cyber-aware culture through continuous employee training and automated incident response systems to quickly address detected threats.
10:30 am
Morning Coffee and Networking Break
11:00 am
Balancing Act: Navigating Privacy, Information, and Innovation in the Digital Age
- Explore the challenge of fostering innovation while ensuring robust privacy protections and maintaining consumer trust.
- Discuss the impact of evolving data protection regulations on business practices and their role in shaping the future of information management.
- Examine the ethical considerations of data collection and usage, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability.
11:20 am
Optimizing Cybersecurity Throughout Your Cloud Journey
11:40 am
The Quantum Threat to Cyber Security and How to Become Quantum Safe
- Recognize the threat that quantum computers will bring to cryptography and how it will affect your organizations
- Understand what CSE and the cryptographic community is doing protect against the threat.
- Learn what you can do to prepare for the transition to Post Quantum Cryptography.
12:00 pm
Fostering a Whole of Organization Approach to Cyber Threats
12:20 pm
Navigating Innovation: Mitigating Risks in Legacy Systems and Applications
Alex MacLennan, Assistant Deputy Minister, BC Ministry of Citizen Services
Cathleen Freshwater, Executive Director, IMIT Governance and Digital Strategies, Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
1:10 pm
Networking Lunch Break
2:10 pm
Interactive Roundtable Discussions
3:15 pm
Unified Cybersecurity: Enhancing Provincial Collaboration in British Columbia
Trevor Hurst, Chief Information Officer, District of Saanich
Don Costello, Director, Information Security Officer, British Columbia Ministry of Citizen Services
- Discuss strategies for fostering effective communication and coordination between different governmental agencies in British Columbia to enhance cybersecurity efforts across the province.
- Address the challenges and solutions for integrating cybersecurity initiatives consistently across urban and rural areas within British Columbia, ensuring comprehensive coverage and protection.
- Highlight the importance of public-private partnerships in bolstering cybersecurity resilience and share successful case studies of inter-agency collaboration within British Columbia.
Trevor Hurst, Chief Information Officer, District of Saanich
Don Costello, Director, Information Security Officer, British Columbia Ministry of Citizen Services
3:35 pm
AI and Machine Learning for Security Threat Identification
3:55 pm
Redefining Security: Cutting-Edge Innovations in Authentication and Building Digital Trust in the Age of Cyber Threats
- Explore the latest advancements in authentication technologies, such as biometric and behavioral authentication, and their role in enhancing security.
- Examine strategies to balance robust security measures with a seamless user experience to maintain trust and prevent user frustration.
- Explore the potential of blockchain technology in providing secure and decentralized identity management solutions, revolutionizing digital trust mechanisms.
- Determine strategies on how to strengthen identity verification and prevent deep fakes
4:15 pm
Closing Remarks from the Chair
