Christopher Sicard, CISSP is currently serving as the Security Consulting & Systems Integration Leader for IBM Canada. In this role, Chris has responsibility for the strategic direction and professional services management for IBM’s Enterprise Clients. For nearly twenty-five years, Chris has been working at the centre of large transformational programs in both public and private sectors helping clients develop and deliver effective security strategies, solutions and measured outcomes. As a strong advocate and change agent for cyber resiliency, Chris brings a wholistic view of the challenges and solutions that are key to ensuring critical Canadian infrastructure is protected. With nearly a decade at IBM and fifteen years at Bell Canada, Chris’ experience with cryptography, identity management, and enterprise security as a whole serve his clients well as they embark on their digital transformation and cloud adoption journey.