Beyond the Firewall: The Human Element in Cybersecurity

From leadership strategy to frontline readiness, discover how the public sector is reframing cybersecurity as a human challenge—one that blends technology with trust, empathy, and empowerment

Technology is only as strong as the people behind it. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, the greatest defense lies not just in systems, but in awareness, culture, and collaboration. This session explores how federal organizations are investing in their people—building the knowledge, confidence, and shared responsibility needed to defend against evolving digital risks.

From leadership strategy to frontline readiness, discover how the public sector is reframing cybersecurity as a human challenge—one that blends technology with trust, empathy, and empowerment.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can:

  • Foster a culture of cyber awareness and accountability across your workforce
  • Equip teams with the tools and training to identify and respond to threats
  • Strengthen leadership engagement in cybersecurity strategy and planning
  • Balance human judgment with AI-enabled automation for smarter defense

Featuring: Corina Hernandez-Muñoz, Head, Cyber Behaviour and Culture | Enterprise Information Security (EIS), Export Development Canada