Government Cyber Security Showcase Federal

Agenda

Wed 26 Feb 2025

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7:30AM

Registration & Breakfast

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM (60 mins)

8:30AM

Welcome from the Public Sector Network

8:30 AM - 8:40 AM (10 mins)

8:40AM

Welcome from the Chair

8:40 AM - 9:00 AM (20 mins)

9:00AM
Ministerial Address

Welcome from The Minister

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM (10 mins)

9:10AM
Keynote

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

9:10 AM - 9:30 AM (20 mins)

Joanna Murphy Acting Chief Technology Officer, Shared Services Canada
9:30AM
Industry Insights

Unraveling the Realm of Cyber Crime: Confronting Advanced Cyber Threats

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM (20 mins)

9:50AM
Panel discussion

Cyber Optimism: Embracing the Benefits of AI and Overcoming Fear

9:50 AM - 10:20 AM (30 mins)

Colin MacSween Director General, National Cyber Security, National and Cyber Security Branch, Public Safety Canada
Atul Deut Chief Information Security Officer & Vice President, Export Development Canada (EDC)
  • Contributions of AI advancements to cybersecurity
  • Strategies to demystify AI and promote its positive aspects
  • Balancing AI development with ensuring cyber safety and privacy
10:20AM

Refreshment Break

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM (40 mins)

11:00AM
Keynote

Future-Proofing Cybersecurity in the Age of Quantum Computing

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM (20 mins)

Melanie Anderson Director General, Information Assurance, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
11:20AM
Industry Insights

Optimizing Cybersecurity Throughout Your Cloud Journey

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM (20 mins)

11:40AM
Panel discussion

Scaling Innovation: The Vulnerability of our Legacy Applications and Systems

11:40 AM - 12:10 PM (30 mins)

Jack Hamande Director General Simplification & Digital Transformation, Belgian Federal Public Service Policy and Support
Daniel Ladouceur Chief Integrated Risk Management - DIM Secur, The Department of National Defence
  • Identify Risks: Security vulnerabilities in legacy systems.
  • Update Methods: Modernize or replace outdated apps.
  • Integrate Securely: Combine new tech with legacy systems.
12:10PM
Industry Insights

AI and Machine Learning for Security Threat Identification

12:10 PM - 12:30 PM (20 mins)

12:30PM
Keynote

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

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM (20 mins)

Margaret McKay Program Leader, Digital Technologies, National Research Council
12:50PM

Networking Lunch

12:50 PM - 2:10 PM (80 mins)

2:10PM
Roundtables

Interactive Roundtable Sessions

2:10 PM - 3:10 PM (60 mins)

1:10PM
Fireside Chat

Beyond the Firewall: The Human Element in Cybersecurity

1:10 PM - 1:30 PM (20 mins)

Hassan Gesso Head, Enterprise Technology, Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
  • Empowering employees as the first line of defense
  • Building a culture of cybersecurity awareness
3:30PM
Panel discussion

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

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM (30 mins)

Barry Lowry Chief Information Officer, Government of Ireland
  • 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?
4:00PM

Closing Remarks

4:00 PM - 4:10 PM (10 mins)

4:10PM

Networking Drinks Reception

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM (60 mins)

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