Cyber Security and Risk Management Roadshow

November 23 – December 7, 2022
Halifax | Victoria | Edmonton | Ottawa | Toronto

Event Overview

Staying Ahead and Adapting to Fast-Paced Change in Cyber Security

The demand for a relevant and resilient cybersecurity plan is imperative due to the increased frequency and severity of cyber-attacks on organizations. The battle against cyber risk expands beyond the sole responsibility of our security leaders and is now embedded within the whole organization.

Public Sector Network’s Cyber Security and Risk Management Roadshow will focus on how to strengthen cyber security strategies, and how to stay ahead of emerging risks. Creating a stronger cybersecurity landscape and adopting innovative technology can help combat cyber risks impacting organizations.

This event will benchmark and highlight key cyber challenges and solutions faced by Canadian organizations. Join us to learn, discuss and network with other cyber security trailblazers. It is the perfect opportunity to hear from your cybersecurity peers through a range of case studies and interactive sessions on the opportunities and risks that have emerged across the industry.

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Benefits of Attending

Network with other cyber security leaders on the emerging challenges, and discuss strategies that build resilience

Understand how the cyber security landscape is evolving and how to unlock value by adapting to change

Discuss case studies from leaders across the country who are navigating the challenges facing cyber specialists as threats continue to escalate

Discover new technology and innovation that can be leveraged to increase resilience and protection

Your Inspiring Speakers

Halifax – November 23Victoria – November 30Edmonton – December 2Ottawa – December 6Toronto – December 7

Stephanie LeBlanc
Sr. Manager – Information & Technology Services
Halifax Water

Kirk MacDonald
Cyber Security Project Manager
Halifax Water

Derrick Whalen
Director, Information & Technology Services
Port of Halifax

Tamim Rahman
Senior Technical Advisor – Cyber Security
Enterprise Architect, Federal Government

Stephen Gordon
CIO
Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia

Penny Longman
Director, Information Security and Data Stewardship
Fraser Health

Nancy Norris
Senior Director | ESG & Digital Trust
BC Ministry of Energy, Mines & Low Carbon Innovation

Sara Goldvine
Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs
BC Housing

Martin Dinel
Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Information Security Officer
Government of Alberta

Tara Mulrooney
VP Technology and Innovation
Edmonton International Airport

Michelle Desnoyers
CISO
Alberta Pensions Services Corporation

Rita Lazar-Tippe GCB.D
Board Member, McDougall House – Mental Health care in Edmonton & National Board Member, Sponsorship CIO Association of Canada, 2021 CIO of the Year

Julie Charron
Assistant Deputy Minister (Review Services)
Department of National Defence

Matt Davies
CTO
Shared Services Canada

Shawn M.
Director General, Cyber Operations Division
Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)

Phil Johnston
CIO
National Research Council of Canada

Elizabeth Rhodenizer
Director General Email and Workplace Technology Services
Shared Services Canada

Maneesh Agnihotri
Director of Business Application Resilience, Office of the CISO
City of Toronto

Azim Boblai
CISO/ Manager Cybersecurity & Risk Management/CISO
Toronto Community Housing

John Roberts
Chief Privacy Officer and Archivist of Ontario Information, Privacy and Archives Division
Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery

Samir Wissa
Director, Cyber Security Operations (Interim)
Government of Ontario

Elena Kroupa
Director, IT Security
Metrolinx

Key Sessions

The 2022 Cyber Security Roadshow features the latest initiatives throughout Canada; sharing key projects, best practice and insights via keynote presentations, case studies, panel discussions, and roundtable chats.

Keynote SessionConcurrent RoundtablesPanel Discussion

Continuous Battle of Cyber Security – Fatigue Leads to Errors

Hybrid Cloud Model – Balancing Innovative Technology and Privacy Regulations

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Roundtable 1

Bolstering Cybersecurity in Your organization by Driving Innovation and Efficiency with Cloud Technology

Roundtable 2

Protecting Your Organization – Ensuring Your Endpoints are Secure

Roundtable 3

Starting from the Inside – Explore the Strategies to Protect your Organization against Insider Risk and Threat

Roundtable 4

Protect your Data – Shifting the Risk from Monetary Loss to Data Loss

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Cyber Security Landscape – Unlocking Value by Understanding and Adapting to Change

What considerations should organizations take into account when phasing out legacy systems?
What strategies are organizations utilizing to increase digital and cyber literacy?
What should an organization do when they notice a cybersecurity breach or threat?
What are you doing to keep your team relevant, up to date on changes, and embracing a forward-thinking mentality?
Can cybersecurity ever be labelled as a business enabler? If so, where do you focus your attention to achieve such a goal?
With limited funding, what strategies are public sector organizations using to prioritize projects/tasks?

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Your Registration

Live Presentations

Hear from public sector leaders about the latest trends and explore how to instantly apply these insights and gaining unique perspectives

Networking

An opportunity to engage with your peers from across the state in dedicated networking sessions, interactive roundtable discussions and meal breaks

Technology Solutions

Hear from leading solutions providers in the government space as they explore key technologies to improve citizen services

On-Demand

Receive on-demand access to session content on the complimentary Public Sector Network social learning platform

What Your Peers Had to Say

“Speakers were fantastic, really knew their stuff and were very articulate.”

Peel Regional Police

“An excellent event and line up of speakers.”

Alberta Health Services

“Very well organized, comprehensive, easy to understand. Gives a wide overview of the subject and helps to consider a different approach to risk mitigation.”

City of Mississauga