March 20, 2024
2023 & ARCHIVES

Are you dealing with the challenges of the ever-changing world of cybersecurity? IT World Canada's annual MapleSEC is the security conference series for you.

In addition to the gala event every fall, MapleSEC also includes a series of satellite mini-conferences intended to keep the security conversation going throughout the year. Specifically curated for business and government leaders, these concise 90-minute sessions deliver priceless insights and actionable tips, empowering organizations to navigate the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity threats.

Whether your objective is fostering a resilient risk management culture, refining training methodologies, or proactively addressing emerging threats, the satellite series emerges as a vital engagement. Each agenda features a keynote presentation, a panel discussion, and a workshop or town hall, providing attendees with a dynamic platform to directly pose their most pressing questions to our expert panel.

Join us on Wednesday, March 20th for the first MapleSEC satellite session of the year, where we’ll Kickstart 2024 with a renewed commitment to fortifying cybersecurity measures and staying at the forefront of industry advancements.

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Are you dealing with the challenges of the ever-changing world of cybersecurity? MapleSEC 2023: Championing Cyber Change brings you two days of thought provoking thought leadership. The sessions are fast paced and content rich, featuring industry experts and professionals from the front lines of industry and cybersecurity.

Day one will feature thought-provoking speakers and panel discussions, providing valuable insights into the dynamic cybersecurity landscape. Day two will offer interactive workshops to equip you with actionable skills to enhance your organization’s security posture.

MapleSEC 2023 is primarily a virtual conference, however, we are offering a limited number of invitations to attend day 1 in person. If you are a senior IT decision maker Director+ at an organization larger than 100 employees and would like to join us live, please email kmclean@itwc.ca

SPEAKERS

CIO, ITWC

A/Director General, Secure Solutions and Services, Canadian Center for Cyber Security

Consultant and Author

Consultant, Corvelle Consulting

Senior Executive Partner, Gartner

Executive Partner, Gartner

Field Chief Technology Officer, Cloudflare

LLM

Lead for Strategic Risk Management, National Cyber Security Centre Ireland

OT Cybersecurity and Automation Specialist, Keyera

VP Systems Architecture and CISO, Metrolinx

vCISO, Focivity

CEO, Beauceron Security

Chief Technology Officer, Charter

Director of Cybersecurity Operations, Cybera

Intel Sales Advisor, CrowdStrike

CISSP, Security & Resilience Practice Leader, Kyndryl Canada

Field CTO, CISCO Security Canada

Business Portfolio Manager, Enterprise Workflow Solutions, Ricoh

Director Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Programs and CyberStart Canada

Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst

Chief Information Security Officer at eHealth Saskatchewan

PROGRAM

DAY 1

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Welcome/Opening Remarks

Opening Keynote: The State of Cybersecurity in Canada

Melanie Anderson, A/Director General, Secure Solutions and Services, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

Presentation: Meeting the Resource Challenge with “Quiet Hiring”

Brought to you by Gartner

Presentation: The Elephant in the Room

Brought to you by Gartner

Panel Discussion: Cybersecurity and Law Enforcement: Bridging the Divide 

Presentation: The Modern Attack; what successful Adversary behavior looks like and what organizations can do about it

Brought to you by Gartner

Lightning Commercial 

Sponsored by TMU

Fireside Chat: How to protect your organization in the Face of A.I.

Sponsored by Cloudflare

Real Resiliency: What is it and how do we build it

Sponsored by Kyndryl

Panel Discussion: Survival Guide for Cybersecurity Leaders

Brought to you by Gartner

Closing Remarks

Networking Reception

DAY 2

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Welcome/Opening Remarks

Panel Discussion: Healthcare Cybersecurity: Navigating the Information Technology-Operational Technology (IT-OT) Intersection in North America 

Panel Discussion: Securing Operational Technology: Strategies, Distinctions, and Trends 

Fireside Chat

Sponsored by Kyndryl

Workshop #1

Bridging the Gap: Cybersecurity Talent Management Workshop for a Resilient Canada

Workshop #2

Evaluate your SMB Cybersecurity Defences at Warp Speed

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ARCHIVES

Past Maplesec Events available on-Demand (Registration is Required)

OCT
18-19, 2023

Championing Cyber Change

JUN
21, 2023

It Takes A Team

FEB
28, 2023

Rethinking Cybersecurity

OCT
19-20, 2022

Are you Ready?

MAR
24, 2022

Building your Team

FEB
24, 2022

The 3 R’s of Cybersecurity

AUG
5, 2021

SECURITY & AI

MAY
11, 2021

LEARNING & TRAINING

OCT
5-7, 2021

THREE DAILY SESSIONS

NEWS FROM MAPLESEC 2023