Operation: Defend The North

OPERATION: DEFEND THE NORTH – A Canadian Cybersecurity Readiness Exercise

Our immersive online event is designed to simulate a fictitious cyber attack against Canada’s critical sectors —Energy, Finance & Banking, Healthcare, Government Services, and Telecommunications. Together, we navigate a simulated cyber crisis via an interactive online tabletop event, accessible virtually from anywhere, uniting industry leaders, cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders in fortifying our defenses.

This event online.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

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Ali Reza Sani
Information Technology Security Manager
Information Technology Security Manager at Longo's
Ali Shahidi
Chief Cyber Security & Technology Officer
Chief Cyber Security & Technology Officer at InfoTransec Inc
Alpha Chan
Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Security Officer at Toronto Police Service
Amar Singh
CIO/CISO
CIO/CISO at St. Clair College
Amit Chopra
Head of Information Systems / CIO
Head of Information Systems / CIO at Lakefield College School
Andrew Amaro
Chief Security Officer
Chief Security Officer at Klavan Security
Anshul Srivastava
CISO
CISO at TTC
Arnold Villeneuve
Director
Director at Achieva Tech Incorporated
Dan Elliott
Principal, Cyber Security Risk Advisory
Principal, Cyber Security Risk Advisory at Zurich Resilience Solutions Canada
Daniel Pinsky
CSO
CSO at CDW Canada
Dr. Ali Dehghantanha
Founder & Director - Master of Cybersecurity Program
Founder & Director - Master of Cybersecurity Program at University of Guelph
George Al-Koura
CISO
CISO at Ruby
Graeme Barrie
President and Founder
President and Founder at Netmechanics
Greg Moshonas
Director, Cyber Security Defense
Director, Cyber Security Defense at Ontario Health
Jack Brooks
Head of Hackbusters
Head of Hackbusters at BOXX Insurance
Jassi Kaur
Head of IT & Security
Head of IT & Security at Bulk Barn Foods Limited
Kajeevan Rajanayagam
Director of Cybersecurity
Director of Cybersecurity at UHN
Kelley Irwin
Strategic Advisor and Corporate Board Director
Strategic Advisor and Corporate Board Director at Descartes Systems Group
Kristi Honey
Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Administrative Officer at Township of Uxbridge
Kush Sharma
Director
Director at MISA Ontario
Lina Dabit
Officer in Charge Federal Policing Cybercrime
Officer in Charge Federal Policing Cybercrime at RCMP
Lindsay MacDonald
IT Security Manager, GRC
IT Security Manager, GRC at Cooke Inc
Lisa Hausz
Marketing and Economic Development
Marketing and Economic Development at Town of Ajax
Mark Dillon
Vice President Information Technology
Vice President Information Technology at Enova Power Corp
Martin Stefanczyk
Manager, Office of Project Management and Business Transformation
Manager, Office of Project Management and Business Transformation at Town of Aurora
Mirza Baig
Director, Cyber Security
Director, Cyber Security at MPAC
Nick Aleks
Founder
Founder at ASEC
Octavia Howell
VP, CISO
VP, CISO at Equifax Canada
Osman Saleem
ICS (Industrial Control Systems) Cybersecurity Program Manager
ICS (Industrial Control Systems) Cybersecurity Program Manager at Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Rachel Babins
Co-Founder
Co-Founder at Emerging Leaders Can Hack
Randy Huag
Vice President, Technology & IT Service Management
Vice President, Technology & IT Service Management at CAAT Pension Plan
Rhonda Bunn
CAO
CAO at Town of Midland
Rob Jones
Director of Information Technology/CIO
Director of Information Technology/CIO at City of Richmond Hill
Roozbeh Taheri-Nia
IAM Program Director
IAM Program Director at CPPIB
Sherifat Akinwonmi
Business Information Security Officer
Business Information Security Officer at TD
Shilpa Dahiya
Director, Information & Cyber Security
Director, Information & Cyber Security at CAAT Pension Plan
Sumon Acharjee
Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Officer at City of Markham
Sunil Chand
Canada Security Leader and CSO
Canada Security Leader and CSO at CGI
Teodor Pana
Cyber Security Director
Cyber Security Director at SE Health
Terry Tschirhart
Acting Head of the Toronto Region Cyber Investigations Unit
Acting Head of the Toronto Region Cyber Investigations Unit at CSIS
Vivienne Suen
Distinguished Full Stack Architect
Distinguished Full Stack Architect at TD Bank

  • Grab your breakfast and join the countdown to Defend the North

  • Kick off "Defend the North" with an exciting overview of our mission and prepare for a dynamic cyber defence simulation.

  • Uncover the first signs of cyber intrusion and learn how rapid detection can mitigate major disruptions.

  • Insights from industry experts as they utilize cybersecurity tools and share best practices that address the breach challenges.

  • Take a moment to relax and recharge during this break, reflecting on the valuable insights and information shared.

  • Navigate media leaks, social media amplification, and official communication challenges to restore public trust amidst cyber crises.

  • Insights from industry experts as they utilize cybersecurity tools and share best practices that address the breach challenges.

  • Take a break for lunch and recharge for the afternoon sessions.

  • Explore the critical role of cybersecurity in maintaining essential services during crises.

  • Take a moment to relax and recharge during this break, reflecting on the valuable insights and information shared.

  • Dive into the complexities of securing telecommunications infrastructures amid cyber turmoil.

  • Discover expert tips on staying safe and prepared in this informative session.

  • Reflect on today's learnings and insights, gearing up for tomorrow's challenges.

  • Grab your breakfast and join the countdown to Defend the North

  • Join us for a special address from Minister Todd McCarthy

  • Recap yesterday's learnings and set the stage for today's deep dive into financial market impacts.

  • Take a moment to relax and recharge during this break, reflecting on the valuable insights and information shared.

  • Explore how cyber disruptions ripple through financial systems and strategies for resilience.

  • Insights from industry experts as they utilize cybersecurity tools and share best practices that address the breach challenges.

  • Take a break for a lunch and recharge for the afternoon sessions.

  • Uncover the vulnerabilities and resilience strategies within utility infrastructures.

  • Insights from industry experts as they utilize cybersecurity tools and share best practices that address the breach challenges.

  • Take a moment to relax and recharge during this break, reflecting on the valuable insights and information shared.

  • Collaborate on crafting effective response strategies for utility sector resilience.

  • Prepare for the next module while reflecting on emerging insights.

  • Reflect on the day's insights and lessons, preparing for tomorrow's cross-border impacts.

  • Grab your breakfast and join the final countdown to Defend the North

  • Recap key insights from previous days, setting the stage for cross-border cyber challenges, beginning with a special introductory address from The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister for International Development.

  • Prepare for the next module while reflecting on emerging insights.

  • Examine cyber impacts on travel industries and strategies for rapid recovery.

  • Insights from industry experts as they utilize cybersecurity tools and share best practices that address the breach challenges.

  • Navigate the complexities of cross-border cyber repercussions and collaborative responses.

  • Take a break for a lunch and recharge for the afternoon sessions.

  • Tackle the challenges of misinformation during crises and strategies for rebuilding trust.

  • Prepare for the next module while reflecting on emerging insights.

  • Prepare for escalating cyber threats and secondary attack scenarios, focus on recovery strategies and restoring critical services post-cyber crisis.

  • Witness groundbreaking technologies reshaping cyber defense strategies in real-time.

  • Reflect on the entire cyber journey, extracting key lessons for future resilience.

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