Government Cybersecurity Showcase Federal

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Agenda

Ottawa, 26 February 2025

All times in EST

7:30 am

Registration & Breakfast

8:30 am

Welcome from the Public Sector Network

8:40 am

Welcome from the Chair

9:00 am

Ministerial Address

Ministerial Address

9:10 am

Government Keynote

Paving the Way for Zero Trust: Elevating Security Proactively in the Public Sector

Joanna Murphy, Director General, Security Management & Governance, Chief Technology Office Branch, Shared Services Canada
Joanna Murphy, Director General, Security Management & Governance, Chief Technology Office Branch, Shared Services Canada

9:30 am

Gold Partner

Unraveling the Realm of Cyber Crime: Confronting Advanced Cyber Threats

9:50 am

Panel Discussion

Cyber Optimism: Embracing the Benefits of AI and Overcoming Fear

Colin MacSween, Director General, National Cyber Security, National and Cyber Security Branch, Public Safety Canada
  • Contributions of AI advancements to cybersecurity 
  • Strategies to demystify AI and promote its positive aspects 
  • Balancing AI development with ensuring cyber safety and privacy 
Colin MacSween, Director General, National Cyber Security, National and Cyber Security Branch, Public Safety Canada

10:20 am

Refreshment Break

11:00 am

Government Keynote

Future-Proofing Cybersecurity in the Age of Quantum Computing

Melanie Anderson, Director General, Information Assurance, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Melanie Anderson, Director General, Information Assurance, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

11:20 am

Gold Partner

Optimizing Cybersecurity Throughout Your Cloud Journey

11:40 am

Panel Discussion

Scaling Innovation: The Vulnerability of our Legacy Applications and Systems

Daniel L., Chief of Enterprise, Cyber Security, Canadian Security Intelligence Service
  • Identify Risks: Security vulnerabilities in legacy systems. 
  • Update Methods: Modernize or replace outdated apps. 
  • Integrate Securely: Combine new tech with legacy systems. 
Daniel L., Chief of Enterprise, Cyber Security, Canadian Security Intelligence Service

12:10 pm

Gold Partner

AI and Machine Learning for Security Threat Identification

12:30 pm

Government Keynote

The Symbiosis of Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies: AI, IoT, and Beyond

Margaret McKay, Program Leader, Digital Technologies, National Research Council
Margaret McKay, Program Leader, Digital Technologies, National Research Council

12:50 pm

Networking Lunch

2:10 pm

Roundtables

Roundtable Sessions

3:10 am

Fireside Chat

Beyond the Firewall: The Human Element in Cybersecurity

Hassan Gesso, Head, Enterprise Technology, Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
  • Empowering employees as the first line of defense 
  • Building a culture of cybersecurity awareness 
Hassan Gesso, Head, Enterprise Technology, Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation

3:30 pm

Panel Discussion

Building Resilience: Strategies for Combating Emerging Cyber Threats in the Public Sector

  • What are the most pressing emerging cyber threats currently facing the public sector?
  • How can public sector organizations proactively strengthen their cybersecurity posture?
  • What role does cross-agency collaboration play in building resilience against cyber threats?

4:00 pm

Closing Remarks

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