Canadian Women in Cybersecurity 2025

Canadian Women in Cybersecurity 2025

The 2025 Canadian Women in Cybersecurity conference celebrates the diversity of thought, experience, ability, and background. The very real challenge of diversity in the Canadian cybersecurity ecosystem is not limited to hiring practices alone – bringing diversity into our thinking about cybersecurity challenges propels new innovations and techniques that will position Canada as a global leader in cybersecurity.

With more diversity to solve cybersecurity challenges, we bring more creativity and representation to the table and our conference demonstrates exactly how. Going into its third year, this event will highlight the achievements and innovations from various cybersecurity leaders and in Canada who come from diverse educational, technical, social, and personal backgrounds.

From celebrating novel products and tools to learning from leaders who have shattered the glass ceiling and paved the way for others to follow, this conference is geared to a diverse audience. With inspiring keynotes and panels, hands-on technical reviews, and gamified engagements, another riveting experience awaits.

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Event Details
Virtual Pass
$10.00

Exclusive All-Access Conference Pass

Includes All Sessions

Award Reception

Full Day of Networking, Mentorship, Resume & LinkedIn Reviews

Partner, Cybersecurity and Privacy Lead
MNP Digital
Partner, Cybersecurity and Privacy Lead at MNP Digital
Chair
Operation: Defend the North
Chair at Operation: Defend the North
Operating Partner & CISO
Craft Ventures
Operating Partner & CISO at Craft Ventures
Cybersecurity & Privacy
EY
Cybersecurity & Privacy at EY
Privacy and Data Strategist
Binary Tattoo
Privacy and Data Strategist at Binary Tattoo
Cyber-Physical Security & Resilience
PwC
Cyber-Physical Security & Resilience at PwC
Director, Cybersecurity Partnerships
Scotiabank
Director, Cybersecurity Partnerships at Scotiabank
Senior Security Program Manager
Ruby
Senior Security Program Manager at Ruby
Senior Manager, Information Security
TD Bank
Senior Manager, Information Security at TD Bank
Associate Vice-President & Head, Information Technology Services
Brock University
Associate Vice-President & Head, Information Technology Services at Brock University
CISO
Ruby
CISO at Ruby
Head of IT & Security
Bulk Barn Foods Limited
Head of IT & Security at Bulk Barn Foods Limited
Strategic Advisor and Corporate Board Director
Descartes Systems Group
Strategic Advisor and Corporate Board Director at Descartes Systems Group
Director, Cybersecurity Professional Services
Telus
Director, Cybersecurity Professional Services at TELUS
Chief Administrative Officer
Township of Uxbridge
Chief Administrative Officer at Township of Uxbridge
Officer in Charge Federal Policing Cybercrime
RCMP
Officer in Charge Federal Policing Cybercrime at RCMP
Technical Specialist - Security and Compliance
Microsoft
Technical Specialist - Security and Compliance at Microsoft
VP, CISO
Equifax Canada
VP, CISO at Equifax Canada
Principal Supervisor, Cyber Risk Monitoring
Bank of Canada
Principal Supervisor, Cyber Risk Monitoring at Bank of Canada
Director, Information Security
Fraser Health Authority
Director, Information Security at Fraser Health Authority
VP, BISO
Canada Life
VP, BISO at Canada Life
Co-Founder
Emerging Leaders Can Hack
Co-Founder at Emerging Leaders Can Hack
Founder, CISO
CisoHive
Founder, CISO at CisoHive
CAO
Town of Midland
CAO at Town of Midland
Director
Cybersecure Catalyst
Director at Cybersecure Catalyst
Manager - Federal Account North America
SANS
Manager - Federal Account North America at SANS
Business Information Security Officer
TD
Business Information Security Officer at TD
Senior Cybersecurity Strategist
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Senior Cybersecurity Strategist at Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Senior Director Cybersecurity
CAAT Pension Plan
Senior Director Cybersecurity at CAAT Pension Plan
Chair, School of Information Technology Administration & Security
Seneca College
Chair, School of Information Technology Administration & Security at Seneca College
Manager, Cybersecurity Awareness & Education
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Manager, Cybersecurity Awareness & Education at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Distinguished Full Stack Architect
TD Bank
Distinguished Full Stack Architect at TD Bank
Virtual Main Session
  • May 14, 2025 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
    Welcome and Opening
  • May 14, 2025 9:15 AM - 9:25 AM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 9:25 AM - 9:50 AM
    Opening Keynote
  • May 14, 2025 9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Opening Panel
  • May 14, 2025 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
    Coffee & Snack Break

    Recharge with a tasty snack break!

  • May 14, 2025 4:40 PM - 5:05 PM
    Closing Keynote
Virtual ExecutiveX Track
  • May 14, 2025 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
    Cyber on the Global Stage: Defending Against Geopolitical Threats

    Start with an exploration of global cybersecurity and the impact of geopolitical threats. This provides context for understanding the broader risks and their financial, industry, and response metrics.

  • May 14, 2025 11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Boardroom Breakdown: Making Cyber Metrics & ROI Make Sense

    Transition into how businesses can quantify cyber investments and track ROI, which ties into understanding the effectiveness of cybersecurity on a more granular level.

  • May 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
    Invisible Threats: Securing Machine Identities & the Supply Chain

    Delve into supply chain resilience by measuring the effectiveness of machine identity management and cybersecurity processes in preventing breaches.

  • May 14, 2025 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
    Lunch

    Refuel and re-energize with a warm lunch!

  • May 14, 2025 1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
    AI in the Workplace: Do Your Employees Know the Rules?

    Focus on employee compliance with AI usage policies and the operational risks associated with non-compliance, laying the foundation for discussions about AI governance.

  • May 14, 2025 1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
    The Dark Side of AI: Who Pays the Price for Progress?

    Follow up with the costs of AI-driven incidents, discussing downtime, legal penalties, and reputation damage, all critical factors when evaluating the broader impact of AI on cybersecurity.

  • May 14, 2025 2:20 PM - 2:30 PM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    GenAI & Gender: How Women are Shaping AI Governance

    Shift towards gender diversity in AI governance, analyzing the measurable outcomes of women's influence in leadership positions and policy development.

  • May 14, 2025 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
    Coffee & Snack Break

    Recharge with a tasty snack break!

  • May 14, 2025 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
    Beyond the Metrics: Tackling DEI Challenges in Cyber Governance

    Move into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), focusing on representation in cybersecurity governance roles and quantifying DEI's impact on business outcomes and organizational resilience.

  • May 14, 2025 3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Cyber Resilience in Emerging Economies

    How Women Leaders are Shaping National Cyber Resilience Agendas in Asia, Africa and Middle East by Aligning with Global Cybersecurity Frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and National Strategies

  • May 14, 2025 4:30 PM - 4:40 PM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

Virtual TechnicalX Track
  • May 14, 2025 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
    Bots, Scripts & Non-Human Threats: Protecting APIs & Automation Platforms

    Protecting APIs & Automation Platforms Examine defensive tactics like bot mitigation techniques, rate limiting protocols & ML-based detection methods to combat

  • May 14, 2025 11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    AI Nurses & Cyber Pulse: Securing IoMT & Healthcare Data Streams

    Securing IoMT & Healthcare Data Streams Focus on safeguarding connected medical devices, real-time monitoring solutions for anomaly detection & securing telemedicine platforms against targeted cyber threats.

  • May 14, 2025 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
    The Art of Deception: Technical Implementation of Honeypots & Cyber Traps

    Explore the setup and operational best practices for high-fidelity honeypots, deception grids & tactics for active adversary engagement.

  • May 14, 2025 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
    Lunch

    Refuel and re-energize with a warm lunch!

  • May 14, 2025 1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
    Public-Private Collaboration Models to Boost Cyber Readiness in Emerging Economies

    A Technical Perspective from Women Driving SOC Integration, Zero Trust Implementation, and Threat Intelligence Exchange.

  • May 14, 2025 1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
    Attack Rewind: Deep-Dive into Modernized Legacy Exploits

    Analyze how attackers modernize legacy exploits (such as EternalBlue), exploring advanced detection techniques, behavior analytics & endpoint hardening strategies.

  • May 14, 2025 2:20 PM - 2:30 PM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    Exploring the Dynamic Nexus of User Experience and Data Privacy: A Case Study in Sports

    This session explores how sports organizations can balance fan engagement with data privacy. Learn strategic approaches to integrating privacy into digital experiences, reducing risk, and fostering trust—while staying competitive in a data-driven industry.

  • May 14, 2025 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
    Coffee & Snack Break

    Recharge with a tasty snack break!

  • May 14, 2025 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
    The Math of Cyber Risk: Technical Flaws in Simplistic Risk Assessments

    Many cyber risk assessments rely on overly simplistic models that use subjective scoring and static heat maps. This session uncovers the technical flaws in these methods and introduces more robust, data-driven approaches—like probabilistic modeling and simulations—for accurate, meaningful risk analysis. Attendees will learn why better data and math lead to better cyber decisions.

  • May 14, 2025 3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Threatcasting 101: Building Predictive Threat Intelligence Models

    Demonstrate technical approaches to predictive modeling, including the use of STIX/TAXII standards, AI-driven pattern analysis & proactive threat hunting methodologies.

  • May 14, 2025 4:30 PM - 4:40 PM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

Virtual CareerX Track
  • May 14, 2025 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
    Building Canada's Next-Gen Cyber Defenders: Finding & Utilizing Mentorship

    Shift towards a more career-growth-focused topic, helping attendees understand how to find and use mentorship to progress in the field.

  • May 14, 2025 11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Women in Cyber Canada: Practical Advice & Inspirational Journeys

    Provide real-life stories and insights from women who have successfully navigated the cybersecurity career path, followed by practical tips on finding and excelling in roles.

  • May 14, 2025
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
    The Cleavage Conundrum: Gaining Visibility in Cyber Without Becoming Human Clickbait

    This session explores how sports organizations can balance fan engagement with data privacy. Learn strategic approaches to integrating privacy into digital experiences, reducing risk, and fostering trust—while staying competitive in a data-driven industry.

  • May 14, 2025 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
    Lunch

    Refuel and re-energize with a warm lunch!

  • May 14, 2025 1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
    Breaking the Mold: Finding Non-Tech Cybersecurity Careers in Canada

    Start with a broad topic to show the diverse career paths in cybersecurity and appeal to those who might not have a technical background.

  • May 14, 2025 1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
    Making Your Work Visible: Career Advancement Tips for Women in Cybersecurity

    Transition to gender-specific career advice, focusing on personal branding, resume-building, and networking for women in the industry.

  • May 14, 2025 2:20 PM - 2:30 PM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    Harness your Superpowers: The Neurodivergent Advantage of Non-Linear Thinking in Cyber Security and Privacy

    Raise awareness of and to support a greater appreciation of neurodivergent skills through the lived experiences of other colleagues in privacy and security.

  • May 14, 2025 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
    Coffee & Snack Break

    Recharge with a tasty snack break!

  • May 14, 2025 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
    You've Got Mail! Now What? - Introduction to Email Security

    This session introduces the fundamentals of email communication and authentication, focusing on SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. Attendees will learn the purpose of each protocol, common implementation challenges in enterprise environments, and relevant email security guidelines impacting organizational practices.

  • May 14, 2025 3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

  • May 14, 2025 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Mind over AI: starting and developing cybersecurity career in the age of ML-driven automatization

    This talk provides an overview of traditional and newly emerged career paths in cybersecurity, built with practical advise on how to select the direction and increase success chances on the chosen path.

  • May 14, 2025 4:30 PM - 4:40 PM
    Break

    Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

Join us as a sponsor and position your brand at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation—gain exclusive visibility, connect with industry leaders, and make a lasting impact in the cyber community.

All nominations will be audited, and additional verification questions may be asked. Nominees do not need to be currently employed and can nominate themselves or via a third party.

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