Operation: Defend The North 2024

OPERATION: DEFEND THE NORTHA 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.

CISO
CISO at Unity Health Toronto
CISO
CISO at Youth Employment Services
Director, Information Security & Risk
Director, Information Security & Risk at City of Toronto Toronto Community Housing
Head of Information Systems / CIO
Head of Information Systems / CIO at Lakefield College School
CISO
CISO at TTC
Operating Partner & CISO
Operating Partner & CISO at Craft Ventures
Strategic Advisor
Strategic Advisor at Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange
Privacy and Data Strategist
Privacy and Data Strategist at Binary Tattoo
CSO
CSO at CDW Canada
Senior Manager, Cyber Security Defense Operations
Senior Manager, Cyber Security Defense Operations at Ontario Health
Cyber-Physical Security & Resilience
Cyber-Physical Security & Resilience at PwC
CISO
CISO at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Associate Vice-President & Head, Information Technology Services
Associate Vice-President & Head, Information Technology Services at Brock University
CISO
CISO at Ruby
CISO
CISO at WELL Health Technologies
Head of IT & Security
Head of IT & Security at Bulk Barn Foods Limited
VP, IT Operations, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
VP, IT Operations, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity at DUCA Financial
Strategic Advisor and Corporate Board Director
Strategic Advisor and Corporate Board Director at Descartes Systems Group
Director, Cybersecurity Professional Services
Director, Cybersecurity Professional Services at TELUS
RCMP
Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Administrative Officer at Township of Uxbridge
Director
Director at MISA Ontario
Officer in Charge Federal Policing Cybercrime
Officer in Charge Federal Policing Cybercrime at RCMP
Vice President Information Technology
Vice President Information Technology at Enova Power Corp
Director, Cyber Security
Director, Cyber Security at MPAC
CISO
CISO at Canadian Institute of Health Information
VP, CISO
VP, CISO at Equifax Canada
Principal Supervisor, Cyber Risk Monitoring
Principal Supervisor, Cyber Risk Monitoring at Bank of Canada
ICS (Industrial Control Systems) Cybersecurity Program Manager
ICS (Industrial Control Systems) Cybersecurity Program Manager at Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Co-Founder
Co-Founder at Emerging Leaders Can Hack
Founder, CISO
Founder, CISO at CisoHive
CAO
CAO at Town of Midland
Founder
Founder at InCloud Security
Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Security Officer at Canadian Tire Bank
Manager - Federal Account North America
Manager - Federal Account North America at SANS
Senior Cybersecurity Strategic Advisor
Senior Cybersecurity Strategic Advisor at Shared Services
Director, Information & Cyber Security
Director, Information & Cyber Security at CAAT Pension Plan
VP, Security Practice
VP, Security Practice at Centrilogic
Cyber Security Director
Cyber Security Director at SE Health
Associate Vice President - Cyber Strategy, Governance and Control
Associate Vice President - Cyber Strategy, Governance and Control at TD Bank
Acting Head of the Toronto Region Cyber Investigations Unit
Acting Head of the Toronto Region Cyber Investigations Unit at CSIS
CISO
CISO at Niagara Health
CISO
CISO at CN Rail
Former SVP Cyber Security, Network, and Technology Risk
Former SVP Cyber Security, Network, and Technology Risk at Loblaw Companies Limited
Distinguished Full Stack Architect
Distinguished Full Stack Architect at TD Bank
CISO
CISO at OrderGrid
  • Join us for breakfast and start your day of right! - Mixed berry yogurt parfait - Smoked salmon platter - Selection of mini breaks and pastries - Breakfast spreads - Fresh fruit platter

  • Recharge with a tasty snack break! - Fresh fruits - Crudite cup - Mini scones - Creme brulee donut - Chocolate cake bites

  • Refuel and re-energize with a warm lunch - Truffle Waldorf salad - Heirloom beet salad - Spicy rigatoni - Heirloom vegetables - Chicken breast - Lemon pepper salmon - Yuzu meringue pie - Cheesecake lollipop

  • Recharge with a tasty snack break! - Apple oat energy balls - Potato chips - Mini muffins - Brownie - Raspberry tart

  • Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

About the Venue

Situated on Toronto’s scenic waterfront, Hotel X offers the perfect blend of modern elegance and artistic inspiration. Not only will it serve as the premier destination for The Unofficial SecTor Afterparty – but it also features the stunning Kandy Gallery that adds a touch of creativity to your attendance. Its prime location in Exhibition Place offers easy access to the city’s key cultural and entertainment landmarks, including the CN Tower, Liberty Village, and Ontario Place.

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