Canada’s Top Women in Cybersecurity Celebration

SURPASSING EXPECTATIONS

JULY 24, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

TOP WOMEN IN CYBERSECURITY 2023 - ON DEMAND REPLAY HIGHLIGHTS

WOMEN IN CYBERSECURITY

Join us on Wednesday, July 24th, to celebrate the achievements of 20 remarkable Canadian women who are surpassing expectations in cybersecurity. 

The virtual event will provide an excellent platform to network with industry professionals, exchange ideas, and gain valuable knowledge from seasoned cybersecurity experts. Whether you’re an aspiring professional, a seasoned veteran, or simply interested in cybersecurity, this event offers something for everyone.

Why Top Women in Cybersecurity?

ITWC is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in the IT sector. The Top Women in Cybersecurity event was created by IT World Canada (ITWC) in association with the Women in Security & Resilience Alliance (WISECRA) and the Canadian Women in Security Forum to recognize women who have advanced the Canadian security industry.

We hope this recognition will not only highlight the diverse talents within Canada but also serve as an source of inspiration for aspiring young women. By showcasing the accomplishments of these exceptional women, we want to provide aspiring individuals with role models who can guide and motivate them to pursue fulfilling careers in the field of cybersecurity.

 

PROGRAM

Opening Remarks

Keynote Address

Panel Discussions

Cybersecurity Quiz

Fireside Chats

Recognition of this year’s Top Women in Cybersecurity

  • short video profiles of the women selected for the 2023 honour roll

Closing Remarks

Top Women in Cybersecurity 2023 Speakers

Corinne Sharp

Co-Chair
Co-Founder, WIT Network

Desere Ross

Co-Chair
Vice President and General Manager, Operations, ITWC

Laura Payne

Chief Enablement Officer (CNO) & VP Security Consulting, White Tuque

Karen Nemani

Security, Risk, Compliance Delivery Practice Canada Professional Services, AWS

Andrea Stapley

Chief Information Security Officer, Oanda

Tracey Nyholt

Founder and CEO, TechJutsu

Elaine Hum

Director, Cybersecurity Partnerships, Scotiabank

Juliana Zaremba

Strategic Partnership and Product Director, Difenda

Susan Chiang

Deputy CISO, Cloudflare

Melanie Anderson

Executive Director, Cryptographic Security and Systems Development, Communications Security Establishment, Canadian Center for Cybersecurity

Jim Love

CIO & Chief Content Officer, ITWC

Rushmi Hasham

Director Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Programs and CyberStart Canada

2023 Judges

Within ITWC’s Canada’s Top Women in Cybersecurity, the judges play a crucial role in evaluating and selecting the most deserving candidates for recognition and inclusion in the prestigious list. As experts and professionals in the field of cybersecurity, the judges possess extensive knowledge, experience, and a deep understanding of the industry’s challenges, trends, and best practices.

Bonnie Butlin

Co-Founder & Executive Director Security Partners’ Forum and International Coordinator, WISECRA

Laura Payne

Chief Enablement Officer (CNO) & VP Security Consulting, White Tuque

Karen Nemani

Security, Risk, Compliance Delivery Practice Canada Professional Services, AWS

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