Jeff is the Director of Customer Protection (Authentication) and Cryptographic Services within the information security department of a major financial institution with over 20 years’ experience in 24/7 operations environments. Prior to venturing into information security, his focus was as a director of architecture in the contact centre and application development space, leading technical teams of up to 100 members. He primarily served financial services, telecommunications, and professional services organizations.

His experience in architecture, data centre, program management, application development and strategy has led him to experience every one of the 8 domains prescribed within the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge.

Jeff wrote his Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification exam in 2013. He first trained as an aircraft engineer and continues to carry learnings from that industry into technical operations.

Jeff teaches the Cyber Security Operations Management course.

Ed Dubrovsky is an information security executive and practitioner with over 27 years in the technology field. He possesses extensive experience in technology leadership, information security architecture, implementation and management. He has written numerous thought leadership articles and spoken at many professional events about risk management and information security topics.

Ed has provided CISO level consulting services across numerous industries including retail, government and municipal, manufacturing, financial services, energy, educational and health care. His areas of expertise include cyber-security strategy, architecture, penetration testing, threat modelling, user behavior analytics, and data protection.

Ed has a secret clearance from the Government of Canada, holds an Honors BSc in information systems from Athabasca University, an MSc in information systems from Athabasca University, and an MBA from York University – Schulich School of Business. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in good standing since 2003, holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, as well as numerous technical and professional certifications with leading technology and cyber-security vendors.

At present, Ed runs operations at Cytelligence Inc. as COO and Canadian Cyber Leader for Aon. Aon has acquired Cytelligence as of Feb 3, 2020. Cytelligence is a breach response and forensics company with over 2,000 engagements in the past 24 months. They have handled some of the most publicized breaches in recent times and supported some of the resulting litigation/court cases.

Victoria holds the CISSP, CISA and CPA designations and has an MBA from Queen’s University. She is currently a Senior Information Security Consultant at a “Big 5″ bank specializing in red team remediation and support. Victoria is passionate about education and contributes to the community as an Assistant Instructor in the Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals at York University. She also supports the cybersecurity community as President of the (ISC)² Toronto Chapter board, where she works to create professional education opportunities, encourages increased diversity in the field, and connects the numerous and diverse information security groups across the GTA in order to advance the industry together. Victoria is also researching new insights into the “human element” through marrying the fields of psychology and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at cybersecurity conferences and events.

Ali Khan is a senior information technology, cyber security, and risk management professional. With experience in information and cyber security, privacy, risk and related technology, he has worked across many different industries including high-tech, financial services, energy and utility, health care, retail, educational institutions, and crown corporations. Ali’s areas of expertise include strategic IT security consultancy on cyber security, cyber security analytics, and information protection solutions.

Ali focuses on consultancy of Privacy/Security Operations Centers (P/SOCs) and related Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions. He works with large enterprise clients to develop and operationalize their cyber security initiatives.

Ali has NATO Secret Clearance and Level II (Secret) clearance from the Government of Canada and holds an Honours BA in information technology management from York University, an advanced diploma in computer engineering technology from Humber College, is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and has completed numerous professional training sessions on industry leading IT solution sets. Ali is also a member of a number of local and global cyber security groups.
He teaches the Introduction to Cyber Security course.

Gaurav Kumar is a security and risk management leader with one of the world’s largest management consulting companies. In his current role, Gaurav is responsible for helping client executives develop suitable security and risk management strategies that meet business needs, seeking to balance defensive and responsive strategic elements.

For over 15 years, Gaurav has been helping businesses understand and proactively manage information technology risks by effectively acting as both a technical subject matter expert and a trusted business information security adviser. Gaurav has worked in all verticals of information security and risk management including access management, threat analysis, security monitoring and response, risk management, security assurance and governance, security consulting, and enterprise security program management.

Gaurav holds a MSc in information security and assurance (majoring in vulnerability management) from Norwich University in Vermont, USA. Gaurav also holds the CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSK, and SABSA security architect designations.

Gaurav teaches the Information Security Risk Management and Governance course.

Ed Dubrovsky is an information security executive and practitioner with over 27 years in the technology field. He possesses extensive experience in technology leadership, information security architecture, implementation and management. He has written numerous thought leadership articles and spoken at many professional events about risk management and information security topics.

Ed has provided CISO level consulting services across numerous industries including retail, government and municipal, manufacturing, financial services, energy, educational and health care. His areas of expertise include cyber-security strategy, architecture, penetration testing, threat modelling, user behavior analytics, and data protection.

Ed has a secret clearance from the Government of Canada, holds an Honors BSc in information systems from Athabasca University, an MSc in information systems from Athabasca University, and an MBA from York University – Schulich School of Business. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in good standing since 2003, holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, as well as numerous technical and professional certifications with leading technology and cyber-security vendors.

At present, Ed runs operations at Cytelligence Inc. as COO and Canadian Cyber Leader for Aon. Aon has acquired Cytelligence as of Feb 3, 2020. Cytelligence is a breach response and forensics company with over 2,000 engagements in the past 24 months. They have handled some of the most publicized breaches in recent times and supported some of the resulting litigation/court cases.

Darren Jones is an internationally recognized leader in the fields of IT audit and security, with extensive experience in the field since 1986. He has excelled in delivering innovative solutions for organizations in a variety of industries. As a part of KPMG Canada’s national cyber security consulting practice, Mr. Jones provides clients with impactful solutions to help them improve their security policies, processes, and technologies. Mr. Jones’s business development and project delivery successes include solution areas as diverse as information security, corporate governance, IT strategy, enterprise systems management, network architecture and management, and outsourcing. Since 1993 he has been a sought-after speaker on IT audit, security, crisis management and IT reliability issues. He is frequently interviewed and is a published author on IT security matters.

Manish Khera is currently the lead of application security, data protection, and security consulting in the office of the CISO for the Royal Bank of Canada. Mr. Khera is a seasoned technical security leader with nearly 20 years of experience in the fields of IT security and privacy consulting, data protection, forensic investigations, fraud detection, and IT auditing. He was formerly the Canadian Chief Information Risk Officer, Head of Global Merchant Cyber Security Investigations and PCI Compliance for JP Morgan Chase. His responsibilities included management of the IT risk posture in Canada for the firm, global head of merchant breach investigations, merchant PCI compliance, and merchant service provider registration. Prior to joining JPMC, Mr. Khera was the head of the IT security function for TJX Companies responsible for IT risk assessments, policy administration, security project management, identity management, and security administration, operations, and engineering.

Michael Lin is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience leading information technology and cyber security functions for large enterprise organizations. He is currently the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Travelers Canada, a property & casualty insurance provider. As CIO, Michael leads the Technology function and works with business and international partners to develop and deliver technology strategies and security programs that support corporate long-term objective, with a focus on deepening technology and innovation capabilities across the organization.

Previously, Michael was Senior Vice President and CIO for LifeWorks, a human resources technology company that provided consulting, outsourcing and wellness services. He was accountable for software engineering, infrastructure and technology strategy globally. His mandate encompassed product research and development, cyber security, digital innovation, including an AI center of excellence

Prior to joining LifeWorks, Michael held several senior leadership positions within the financial, insurance and technology sectors. He holds his BsC in Computer Science from the University of Toronto.

Gary Perkins is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Government of British Columbia. As the Executive Director of the Information Security Branch, he is responsible for providing cyber security services in support of the province. He has over 19 years of experience in information technology, risk management, and cyber security. Prior to joining the BC Government, he worked in the private sector as chief of staff for security at Telus and, earlier in his career, led teams responsible for incident response, operations, delivery, and architecture for both corporate and managed security services customers. A certified information systems security professional (CISSP) since 2004, Perkins also holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University’s Management of Technology program.

Dr. Hamzeh Roumani is an award winning professor and a recipient of the 3M Fellowship, the highest and most prestigious recognition of teaching excellence in Canada. His teaching philosophy is founded on the clear separation of abstraction levels, and his pedagogy is based on learning by doing. He embraces the experiential approach in his books and courses and has recently implemented it to help design a new computing curriculum for the newly founded Lassonde School of Engineering at York University. The new courses are themed around sensors and actuators, web technologies, mobile computing, and cyber-physical systems. Dr. Roumani’s main areas of interest are computer security and quantum computing and cryptography.

As the National Technology Officer for Microsoft Canada, John Weigelt is responsible for driving Microsoft Canada’s strategic technology efforts. In this role, Mr. Weigelt helps business and governments innovate with technology while avoiding the unintended consequences that might arise. He leads Canadian outreach for technology policy issues across a wide range of subjects including: economic development, digital economy, open government, environmental sustainability, accessibility, privacy, security, critical infrastructure protection, government 3.0, spectrum and intellectual property. Mr. Weigelt’s 25 plus years of experience in cyber security, and his pioneering work in protocols, practices, policies, programs and partnerships to increase cyber assurance, provides him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities associated with overcoming the inertia often associated with initiatives to increase trust and confidence in the digital world.