Understanding the Human Side of Cybersecurity: Program

11:00 am – 11:05 am

Introductions—Master of Ceremonies

• Christine Beauchamp, Director, Client Engagement and Incident Detection, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

11:05 am – 11:15 am

Opening Remarks

• Scott Jones, Head, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

11:15 am – 12:30 pm

Panel Discussion: Understanding the Cybersecurity Landscape and Creating an Inclusive Cybersecurity Culture

Description: Learn about the current cyber security landscape and how leaders and staff prepare themselves to navigate the visible and hidden cyber risks now and in the future. Experts will also discuss how we foster an inclusive cyber security culture that leaves no one behind.

Speakers

• Sumit Bhatia, Director, Communications and Knowledge Mobilization, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Ryerson University
• Martin Bernier, Chief Information Officer, University of Ottawa
• Po Tea-Duncan, Executive Director, Cyber Security, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
• Alan McCafferty, Instructor, University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute (PDI), Business Analyst, Risk Management, Cybersecurity
• Rafal Rohozinski,Principal and CEO, SecDev Group

Moderator

• Wendy Hadwen, A/Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Communications, Communications Security Establishment

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Health Break

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

1. How to Secure Your Internet of Things (IoT) Devices

   Description: Smart devices can make your life easier and provide utility, but if left unsecured they are an easy target for malicious actors and a gateway to the rest of your information. Discover what you need to know to secure your IoT devices and counteract cyber threats.

   Speaker

   • Steve Vaillancourt, Cyber Security Instructor, Cyber Centre Learning Hub
2. Digital Security and Privacy: What do Citizens Want?

   Description: Cybersecurity is everyone's business. Get an in-depth and interactive look at citizens' expectations, attitudes and experiences towards digital security and privacy. 

   Speakers

   • Karim Bardeesy, Executive Director, Ryerson Leadership Lab
   • Sam Andrey, Director of Policy and Research, Ryerson Leadership Lab
3. Protecting Yourself in the Digital Era

   French-only panel

   Description: Learn tangible ways to protect yourself and your organization from cyber threats from specialists in the domain

   Speakers

   • Vanessa Henri, Associate, Fasken
   • Guy-Vincent Jourdan, Professor, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa
   • Michael Joyce, Co-Executive Director, Smart Cybersecurity Network (SERENE-RISC) 
   • Christian Leuprecht, Professor in Leadership; Director, Institute of Intergovernmental Relations, School of Policy Studies, Queen's University

   Moderator

   • Christine Beauchamp, Director, Client Engagement and Incident Detection, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

11:00 am – 11:05 am

Introductions—Masters of Ceremony

• Christine Beauchamp, Director, Client Engagement and Incident Detection, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

11:05 am – 11:15 am

Opening Remarks

• Sarah Paquet, Executive Vice-President, Shared Services Canada

11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Keynote Speaker and Ask-Me-Anything Fireside Chat

Speaker

• Rima Aristocrat, Chairwoman, Willis College; Founder/President TeKnoWave

Moderator

• Taki Sarantakis, President, Canada School of Public Service

12:15 pm – 12:30 pm

Closing Remarks

• Neil Bouwer, Vice-President, Innovation and Policy Services Branch, Canada School of Public Service