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The world is entering a new phase of deepening digital dependencies. Driven by emerging technologies and ever more complex and interdependent systems, dramatic shifts in the coming decade will unlock new possibilities for human flourishing and prosperity while also multiplying the systemic risks posed by insecure systems.
Individuals, businesses, communities, and countries continue to be connected by the Internet on shared platforms that enable scaled business solutions and international exchange. But this accelerating global interconnectivity also introduces risks. An attack on one organization, sector, or government can rapidly spill over to other sectors and regions, and the potential cost of attacks will only grow as interdependencies increase.
At their core, the most effective cyber defense programs have a secure and trusted government-industry network, real-time threat intelligence sharing, and joint threat reduction activities. Fundamentally, they are based upon trusted partnerships between industry and government and represent what is possible within Canada to advance domestic cyber defense capabilities.
Join us as our sponsors ISA Security and Zscaler, discuss why collaboration is essential to mitigate cyber risks across agencies, and the progress that has been made to date.
Speakers:
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Panelist Bios:
Rajiv Gupta,
Associate Head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (the Cyber Centre)
Rajiv Gupta is the Associate Head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (the Cyber Centre). In this role Rajiv is responsible for advancing the Cyber Centre’s strategic vision to enable a secure digital Canada.
Prior to this role, Rajiv was the Director General of Cyber Defence Capabilities where he was responsible for the development and operations of sensors, threat discovery analytics and autonomous defence technologies deployed to protect Government of Canada networks. In this role Rajiv was also responsible for achieving national level cyber security outcomes for Canada through collaborative efforts with industry partners.
Rajiv began his career in 1998 as a software engineer in the telecommunications sector. He later joined the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) in 2007 and has since worked in a variety of cyber security disciplines. Prior to his role in Cyber Defence, Rajiv served as the Director of Security Architecture and Risk Mitigation where he was responsible for supply chain risk assessments for the Government of Canada, analytic support to Investment Canada Act national security reviews, and the implementation of a cyber security risk mitigation framework for Canada’s telecommunications sector.
Rajiv holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in engineering and is a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario
Andrew Buckles, Cyber Services Owner,
ISA Cybersecurity
A graduate of the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Computing degree, Andrew brings over 15 years of experience in the fields of IT and cyber.
In his role as Cyber Services Owner, he has full accountability for the project-based, role-based, and managed security services offered by ISA Cybersecurity. Professional and results-oriented, Andrew has extensive experience working with large enterprise clients in financial services, utilities, manufacturing, retail, and the broader public sector, providing strategic, advisory, and operational services in the areas of governance, risk, compliance, and privacy.
Andrew Robinson, Canadian Federal Sales Manager,
Zscaler
He has dedicated his career to working alongside the Government of Canada to navigate change, drive transformation and continually raise the bar in safeguarding Canada’s most valuable digital assets. In the midst of the pandemic, Andrew recognized a fundamental shift in how Governments operate and the new challenges this created specific to accessing and protecting their data. During his time with Zscaler he has had the opportunity to learn some of the key success stories from Canada’s allies and is optimistic about Canada’s ability to embrace a zero trust journey.
Moderator Bio:
Michele Lajeunesse
Senior Vice President, Government Relations and Policy
Michele is responsible for leading our Government Relations, Policy Development and Advocacy initiatives, as well as ICT Procurement Modernization efforts with Canada’s Public Sector, with a focus on the Federal Government. She is no stranger to the IT and business community, having worked both in the public and private sectors, and has held vice president-level positions at a number of organizations, including the Institute on Governance, as well as leading GTEC for three years.
Most recently, Michele led Cloud Solutions for the federal government at IBM Canada, helping clients leverage the power of Cloud and AI to transform their business and improve service delivery to Canadians. She has also provided her expertise in business process transformation, organizational change strategies, effective business cases, and alternative service delivery channels to numerous federal public sector ADM and DM level initiatives.
A true ‘serial connector,’ Michele is committed to working with government and industry to drive Canada’s digital adoption, and advocates for women in technology through her participation in various ICT associations, including Women in Communications & Technology (WCT) – an organization that partners with TECHNATION on a Female Leaders Speakers Series.
Event Details
Friday, November 17, 2023 | 13:00 – 14:00 (ET)