Government Cybersecurity Showcase Federal
Securing Tomorrow, Today: Canada’s Vision for Cyber Resilience
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Event overview
The Government of Canada oversees a diverse array of information technology infrastructure, services, and systems to serve its citizens. Ensuring the reliability and resilience of these services is crucial for maintaining public trust and confidence. To achieve this, safeguarding infrastructure, digital assets, and citizen information against cyber threats is imperative for Federal Government agencies.
As citizens increasingly expect innovative and high-performing experiences from both government and industry, rapid modernization and reform are being driven across public and private sectors. This digital evolution involves extensive data collection and aggregation, encompassing personal information and intellectual property, which heightens the risk of data loss, fraud, and identity theft.
To protect citizens, employees, and the resilience of government services, it is essential for the public sector’s cybersecurity capabilities to continually evolve and mature. Enhancing core cyber capabilities across all government sectors is critical, along with strengthening whole-of-government operational security services to improve the detection and response to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
In light of these challenges, The Government Cybersecurity Showcase Federal is dedicated to addressing the importance of safeguarding public sector information and systems in an ever-more digital world. Join us to explore the integration of advanced cybersecurity measures, including threat intelligence, risk management, incident response, and recovery.
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Share your experiences and collaborate with peers to strengthen cyber resilience, implement innovative security strategies, and drive cross-agency efforts to protect critical government infrastructure and data.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to develop comprehensive strategies addressing emerging cybersecurity threats, ensuring robust protection of federal systems and data.
- Exchange insights on implementing cost-effective and compliant cloud security measures that balance innovation with fiscal responsibility.
- Participate in discussions on the practical implications of quantum computing and its potential impact on encryption, working together to identify actionable steps toward quantum-safe strategies.
- Engage in peer-to-peer dialogue on enhancing cross-agency cyber resilience, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure and mitigating the risks of ransomware and other sophisticated attacks.
Enhance your team’s expertise, exchange insights with peers, and uncover innovative solutions to strengthen cybersecurity operations and optimize service delivery in the public sector.
- Learn practical approaches for integrating advanced threat detection technologies, including AI and machine learning, into your organization’s cybersecurity framework.
- Explore emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of federal cybersecurity, such as zero-trust architectures and endpoint protection strategies.
- Exchange stories with peers on overcoming challenges in securing public cloud environments while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.
- Gain actionable strategies for improving incident response and resilience planning by studying real-world case studies from other government agencies.
Discover how cybersecurity impacts organizational success, learn to navigate emerging threats, and explore strategies to align security with your team’s goals and operations.
- Understand the latest cybersecurity threats, including ransomware and the potential impact of quantum computing, and how these risks could disrupt business operations and organizational resilience.
- Explore the broader implications of emerging cybersecurity technologies and trends, such as quantum-safe encryption and AI-driven threat detection, on future operational strategies.
- Learn how to align cybersecurity initiatives with organizational priorities to protect critical services, maintain compliance, and uphold public trust.
- Gain actionable insights into fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and collaboration across teams, ensuring everyone contributes to proactive risk mitigation.
Featured Speakers
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)
Michael Kalin
Director, Client Experience, Service Canada
Dugald Topshee
Director General, Business Solutions Directorate, Transport Canada
Daniel Ladouceur
Chief Integrated Risk Management - DIM Secure, The Department of National Defence
Saul Bartoli
Senior Technical Advisor, Cybersecurity, Chief Digital Officer Sector, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Tracks at a glance
AI in Cyber Governance, Strategy & Risk
This track equips leaders to strengthen government security in the face of rapid technological change, complex supply chains and evolving threats. With a focus on strategy, oversight and practical frameworks, sessions will explore how agencies can embed governance and risk management into everyday decisions. Speakers will examine both the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies such as AI, address blind spots in third-party and supply chain security, and highlight secure-by-design approaches to transformation. Speakers will also tackle the human dimension of resilience—managing cyber fatigue, applying behavioral science to awareness programs and empowering staff as the first line of defence. Through keynotes, panels and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights to build confidence, agility and long-term resilience.
AI-Powered Detection & Response
This track explores how government can strengthen resilience by identifying threats earlier and responding with speed, clarity and confidence. As cyber incidents become more frequent and complex, this track highlights the strategies, technologies and human factors that help agencies anticipate, contain and recover from attacks while maintaining essential services. Sessions will draw on lessons from real-world incidents and stress the importance of planning ahead so response strategies hold up under pressure. Participants will gain insights on emerging risks such as machine-driven attacks and the role of identity in securing access across borderless environments. Expert panels will examine how to modernize incident response plans, reduce time-to-response and operationalize threat intelligence—breaking down silos to turn data into action.
Why attend?
Actionable Insights
Gain valuable insights from keynotes, case studies, and expert panels. Leave with actionable strategies and knowledge to apply directly to your agency’s cybersecurity journey.
Fostering Collaboration
Participate in interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration across agencies. Work together on shared challenges, learn best practices, and explore solutions that drive collective impact.
Unmatched Networking
Meet and connect with fellow government leaders, innovators, and industry experts. Build relationships and grow your professional network with peers dedicated to advancing and protecting public service.
Vendors, boost your presence
Partnering with the Government Cybersecurity Showcase Federal provides unique opportunities to engage with influential decision-makers, present cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, and align with the evolving security priorities of the public sector. As a partner, you’ll gain access to high-level government leaders, offering a powerful platform to demonstrate your expertise and play a vital role in discussions on fortifying public sector cybersecurity. With a focus on the Federal Government’s unique cyber challenges, this partnership allows you to collaborate directly with key stakeholders, contribute to the co-development of resilient security strategies, and reinforce your commitment to safeguarding government operations.