Events

Keynote Speaker: Peter Cresswell - Senior Solutions Engineer, TrendAI
Keynote Topic: The New Exposure Window Crisis: AI Finds Vulnerabilities faster than we can patch them.

AI-powered research tools are surfacing vulnerabilities faster than human operations teams can match. Join us to understand the implications for your exposure window, and how virtual patching is more important than ever.

Panel Discussion: AI vs. AI: Navigating the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape
Moderator: Mina Movahedi Shakib - Senior Threat Investigator, Bell Canada ()
Panelists:

• Tammy Harper - Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher, Flare ()
• Leonardo Espinosa - CISO, Vale Base Metals ()
• Alex Cowperthwaite - Technical Director, Research and Development, Kroll Offensive Security Practice ()

CPE: Earn 2 CPEs for attending this event.

AMA Session Details

AMA Session #1: Cybersecurity Professionals
Topic: Hear directly from professionals who have successfully landed their current roles within the last 12 months. Discover what strategies worked, what pitfalls to avoid, and the decisive actions that helped them achieve their career goals.

Panelists:

• Bram Weitzman - Technical Service Provider, Jordan Engineering
• Vishal Arora - IAM Consultant - Deloitte Canada
• Nazar Halushko - NOC Admin, OpenText
• Idia Ihensekhien - NOC Admin, OpenText
• Janela Pangan - Cybersecurity Audit Officer, State Street
• Sara Lopez - Risk Analyst, RBC - AMA Moderator

AMA Session #2: Hiring Managers
Topic: Gain valuable insights from the other side of the table. Hiring managers will share their advice on how to get noticed, ace your interviews, and ultimately secure the job.

Panelists:

• Brian Martin - VP Operations and CISO (Incoming), Otekha Health
• Derek Lweinson - Manager of Cybersecurity, Dawson Partners
• Vincent Lee - Director of Vulnerability Research, TrendAI
• Ciara P - Cyber Engagement Analyst, Government of Canada - AMA Moderator

Ticket Requirement & Capacity Limits: Space is limited! To follow City of Toronto park regulations and make sure we order plenty of food for our guests, advance ticket purchase is required. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept any drop-ins on the day of the event, so please be sure to secure your spot early.

Event Schedule
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Networking & Light Refreshments
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: AMA Session #1: Cybersecurity Professionals
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Networking & Food
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: AMA Session #2: Hiring Managers
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Open Networking

CPE: Earn 2 CPEs for attending this event.

Chapter Member Pricing: All ticket proceeds go directly toward covering the costs of the event, including food and beverages. As a result, we are unable to offer discounted member pricing for this gathering.

Keynote Speaker: Sohaib Syeed Ahmed (AVP, First National Financial LP)
Keynote Topic: Defense in Depth for Your Career: What Layered Security Taught Me About Leveling Up

The principle that makes security resilient makes a career resilient: never rely on a single control — or a single skill. This keynote borrows defense-in-depth as a framework for leveling up, layering technical depth, GRC fluency, and business acumen so no single market shift can take you down.

Panel Discussion: Leveling Up your Cyber Security Career
Moderator: Michael Savo (Sr. Director, Cyber Security, Tundra)
Panelists:

• Rachel Guinto (Senior Director, CIBC)
• Nev Kent (Director of Risk Management & Cyber Resilience, Accenture)
• Preeti Arora (Information Security Officer)
• Maham Khalid (Founder & CEO, RevoHub)

Schedule:
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Registration & Networking
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM: Intro (10 mins – Tundra x ISC2), Keynote (20 mins), QA (15 mins) and Break (5 mins)
6:50 PM - 8:00 PM: Panel (45 mins), QA (15 mins), Conclusion & Chapter Updates (10 mins)
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Networking, Resume reviews

Special Event Note: This event features extra networking time to allow participants to network with recruiters. We highly recommend reviewing the available positions and setting up a candidate profile at the Tundra Talent Community prior to this event.

CPE: Earn 2 CPEs for attending this event.

Keynote Speaker: Vaibhav Jani
Topic: Secure What’s Next: Frontier AI risk & the future of cyber defense

Vaibhav Jani (VJ) is a Partner at Deloitte with over 15 years of experience leading large-scale security and SAP-enabled business transformations for global enterprises. He advises executives on securing business-critical application environments while enabling growth, regulatory confidence, and operational resilience. VJ is an active member of Deloitte’s Global Cyber team focused on Frontier AI-related cyber team which is focused on helping in orchestrate a global coordinated front to our clients, country and community.

VJ specializes in SAP security, Identity and Access Management, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), helping organizations design forward-looking security architectures that reduce risk, simplify access, and strengthen controls across complex, multi-system landscapes. His work consistently aligns security strategy with business outcomes—supporting transformations, acquisitions, divestitures, and regulatory mandates without slowing the business.

Panel Discussion: From Mental Resilience to Cyber Resilience
Moderator: Sara Lopes
Panelists:

• Manuj Khurana of Deloitte
  
• Chris Areghan of Femttra and author of Eagle’s Ascent: Soaring Beyond Barriers
  
• Sumona Banerji of MindShield

Keynote Speaker: An Nguyen
Topic: Identity in an Agentic AI World

An Nguyen is a Security Transformation Director at Accenture, where she leads Canada’s Identity Security ecosystem partnerships within the Global Business Group. With close to two decades of technology experience, An works closely with leaders to shape Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies that align security, technology, and organizational change with business priorities. She is a recognized voice in the identity and cybersecurity community, serving on various advisory boards and contributing thought leadership through industry publications and public speaking engagements.

Panel Discussion: Securing the Future - Women Driving Innovation in Cybersecurity and AI
Moderator: Priya Mouli
Panelists:

• Negar Farjadnia
  
• Pearl Almeida
  
• Parul Khanna
  
• Opheliar Chan

ISC2GETHER 2026…GLOBAL COMMUNITY SERVICE MONTH

ISC2 is holding its fourth global community service event in April 2026. ISC2gether provides opportunities for ISC2 members, chapters, staff, their families, and friends to unite for change to give back, provide service to their communities, provide help to those less fortunate, and carry out activities to help improve the world around us. Plan one event or a series of events throughout the month, make a difference one community, one volunteer event at a time.

Get Involved!
Many ISC2 Chapters will organize activities in their local communities during the month of April. You can choose to participate in your chapter’s event, record your regular volunteer activity, or start one with your family, friends, or colleagues. Opportunities will include cybersecurity awareness and education, or they will focus on enhancing the world around us.

Learn more about Daily Bread Food Bank - click here

Join the ISC2 Toronto Chapter in participating in Clean Toronto Together, our city’s annual spring cleanup program!

As part of the global ISC2gether community service month, our chapter will be dedicating time to help keep Toronto’s parks and public spaces beautiful.

Learn more about the official Clean Toronto Together initiative here.

ISC2 Toronto Chapter and ISACA Toronto Chapter are proud to join forces to strengthen the Toronto cybersecurity community through a special collaborative event this April. This four-hour session is built on the core belief that cybersecurity is a collective effort, and by working together, we create a more resilient professional landscape for everyone.

The afternoon features two high-impact educational sessions delivered by RSM Canada, and an exclusive panel discussion between both chapters focused on the vital importance of industry collaboration. Attendees will earn 4 CPEs while gaining unique insights into how our organizations can better protect the digital ecosystem together.

Keep an eye out for an upcoming announcement regarding an after-event networking session where you can connect with peers and leaders from across the industry.

We look forward to seeing you there as we prove that we are always stronger when we lead as one.

Panel Discussion: Bridging the Cybersecurity Ecosystem: ISACA & ISC2 in Conversation
Moderator: Arif Hameed, CISO - C&R Software
Panelists:

• Jon Rohrich, President & Board Chair - ISC2 Toronto Chapter
• Camille Kloppenburg, Strategic Partnership Director, ISC2 Toronto Chapter
• Najib Hayat, President - ISACA Toronto Chapter
• Ronny Labban, Continuing Education Director - ISACA Toronto Chapter

Educational Session #1: Using AI in SOX Audits: Where Efficiency Ends and Professional Judgment Begins
Speaker: Ellie Liu, Specialist, IT Audit & Technology Risk, RSM Canada

Educational Session #2: Risk-Based Segmentation for Audit and Assurance
Speaker: Ola Aliu, Cyber Specialist, RSM Canada

Experience the power of The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary in Toronto on April 8th! Don’t miss this special ASIS/WiCyS screening!

Welcome to the “The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary” Toronto Screening Premiere! On April 8th at 5:45pm, join several of our film’s stars, at the The Royal for an exclusive ASIS Toronto Chapter 193/WiCyS Ontario Affiliate in-person event. Witness the powerful stories of women breaking barriers in the security industry. Be part of this special screening and engage in a post-show discussion with some of the film’s featured interviewees, filmmakers and industry experts. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate and support women in security. Reserve your spot now!

Learn more about The Women In Security Documentary and purchase ticket with partner discount from Eventbrite - click here

We are excited to announce that ISC2 Toronto Chapter is partnering with the 3rd annual edition of #ManuSec Canada Summit!

The acclaimed cyber security for critical manufacturing summit is returning to Toronto on April 14th - 15th to unite 100+ Cyber Security Leaders from across Canada to collaborate and share insights on how to fortify operations and enhance cyber defence for the digital age.

The stellar speaker line-up includes CISOs from major organisations such as @Sofina Foods, @McKesson, @Ontario Power Generation, @Unilever and @Kruger Inc.

Over 2 days, attendees will benefit from 25+ content-driven sessions addressing key challenges such as:

📣 Ensuring Industrial Resilience Through Rapid Response Planning, Recovery Procedures & Workforce Readiness
📣 Cultivating a People-First Security Culture That Champions Employees as First Line of Defence
📣 Integrating IT & OT Systems Securely to Ensure Seamless, Safe & Efficient Industrial Operations
📣 Future-Proofing Cyber Defences for an Era of AI-Driven Attacks & Quantum Innovations
📣 Building Governance Models That Align with Tried & Tested Standards

Find out more about #ManuSec Canada’s exciting agenda and speaker line-up online at 🔗 https://canada.manusecevent.com/agenda/

📌 As a partner of the event, members of ISC2 Toronto Chapter can redeem a complimentary pass with the code “ISC2-VIP” at 🔗 https://canada.manusecevent.com/register/ (T&Cs apply).

Secure your complimentary pass online today to earn up to 12 CPD credits for your attendance!

*T&Cs: Offer is valid for asset owners only. Cyber security vendors and consultants do not qualify but can save 30% with the code MP-30.

Learn more about MenuSec Canada 2026 - click here

Are you ready to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving digital threat landscape? Join the Federation of Security Professionals (FSP) for a day of deep dives into the latest trends, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative strategies shaping the future of information security.

Focus: Continuous education and awareness in Information Security.
Audience: Security administrators, consultants, auditors, and specialists.
Credits: Earn CPEs (Up to 7) credits.

Learn more about Federation of Security Professionals - Security Conference 2026 - click here

Keynote Speaker
Cybersecurity as a Boardroom Conversation: What Leaders Get Wrong
Kalyan Chakravarthy - Chief Information Officer | Electrical Safety Authority

Industry Expert Panel
Securing the Future: Current Cyber Threats and Strategic Defense Practices
Shaunna Jackson - Head of Cybersecurity | The University Pension Plan
Maryam Asgariazad - Information Security and Risk Officer, Canadian Division | Manulife
Clementine Aubry-Blanchard - VP, Data Management and Innovation | Environics Research
Nicholas Muy - Chief Security Officer | Scrut Automation

Wrap-up Reception
Stick around for the wrap-up reception as we toast to the hard work and commitment of your cybersecurity community. You’ve earned it!

FutureCon is Offering All Qualified ISC2 Members a Free VIP Pass - Please use promo code ISC2TO26 to register for a free full day pass. Full day ticket includes CPE Credits, All Sessions, CISO Panel, Networking, Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour, Raffle Prizes and More ($200 Value)

*T&C - Attendance is limited to employed IT professionals and subject to FutureCon approval. Students and non-sponsoring sales, marketing, consultants, and business development professionals are not eligible. FutureCon reserves the right to deny registration.

Learn more about FutureCon Toronto 2026 - click here

We’re excited to partner with the #Toronto @CybersecuritySummit on May 19!

Join us for a full day of expert insights, interactive sessions, and high-value networking with leaders across the cybersecurity community. Earn CPE credits and enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch, and a networking cocktail reception.

Claim your complimentary pass with code CSS26-ISC2TORONTO

Learn more about The Official Cybersecurity Summit 2026 - Toronto - click here

We’re pleased to partner with siberX for siberXcon, a premier three-day cybersecurity conference that brings together multiple flagship events under one unified experience. Designed for security leaders, practitioners, and innovators, siberXcon delivers executive-level insights, cutting-edge discussions, and high-impact networking opportunities across the cybersecurity ecosystem.

siberXcon include three separate events from May 25 to May 27:

• AiSecCon on May 25 – focused on securing AI and emerging technologies
• Canadian Women in Cybersecurity on May 26 – advancing inclusion and leadership in cyber
• Now // AI Summit on May 27 – exploring the future of AI innovation

To take advantage of the 30% discount, use the promo code when registering: SIBERXTORCCF30

Learn more about siberXcon 2026 - click here

The way forward in cybersecurity? Keep learning and keep connecting. ISC2 Secure Canada 2026 gives your chapter a place to do both.

Join cybersecurity practitioners, decision-makers and regional experts September 17 in Toronto to explore what’s happening now and what’s next.

We’ll dive into these topics and more:

• AI Security
• Quantum Readiness
• Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Cybersecurity Leadership

Professional connections matter now more than ever. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to bring new knowledge back to your chapter and your career.

CPE: Members earn up to 6.25 CPE credits for attending.

🎉 Enter code CHAPTER15 to save an extra 15%!!

Learn more about ISC2 Secure Canada 2026 - click here

Join us for the TMU Cyber Summit 2026, a two-day cybersecurity conference bringing together students, industry professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts for hands-on learning, career opportunities, competition, and networking.

What to Expect

🎤 Industry Leaders & Expert Speakers
Hear directly from cybersecurity leaders, including a Vice President of Adversary Emulation at RBC, AWS Cloud Security Engineers, a Rogers CyberSecure Catalyst, an OWASP Top 10: Agentic AI Contributor, and other industry experts.

🛠️ Hands-On Workshops & Talks
Explore Security Operations, Cloud Security, AI & Security, and Adversary Emulation through interactive sessions led by professionals from RBC, AWS, and the broader cybersecurity community.

💼 Career & Networking Opportunities
Connect with Rogers, SiberX, RBC, AWS, and other organizations through networking and tabling sessions designed to help you build connections and explore career opportunities.

🏆 TMU Cyber Summit CTF
Put your offensive and defensive security skills to the test in our live Capture the Flag competition.

🥂 Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Celebrate the summit and recognize top performers at our closing Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, presented with the Faculty of Science Dean at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Featured Sessions

• Opening Keynote: Introduction to Cybersecurity with a Rogers CyberSecure Catalyst
• Workshop: Ironclad Defence — Presented by an RBC Senior Security Analyst
• Panel: Unpacking the Intern Experience
• Talk: The Awaited Intersection — AI & Security
• Workshop: Cloud Elevated — Balancing Speed, Scale & Security with AWS Cloud Security Engineers
• Panel: Corporate Cybersecurity
• Talk: Know Your Enemy — Adversary Emulation with an RBC Vice President
• TMU Cyber Summit Capture The Flag Competition
• Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony

Whether you’re starting your cybersecurity journey or already working in the field, the TMU Cyber Summit is an opportunity to learn from industry leaders, build your network, compete, and be part of Toronto’s cybersecurity community.

ISC2 Toronto Chapter members will receive email with exclusive registration link for discounted ticket pricing. Please look out for that email.

BSides Toronto is back, bringing the brightest minds in cybersecurity together for two days of talks, technology, and community. Explore emerging threats, challenge familiar assumptions, dive into technical topics, and connect with the people securing a digital world where nothing is quite as it seems and the clocks may not always tell the right time.

BSides Briefings will take place October 3rd and 4th.

The system is online. The clocks are ticking.

Will you be there when they strike thirteen?

Human Performance in Cybersecurity: Resilience, Leadership & Communication

Cybersecurity professionals operate in environments that demand sustained vigilance, rapid decision making, and constant adaptation.

The Cyber Resilience & Leadership Summit brings together cybersecurity leaders, practitioners, and emerging talent to explore the human side of cybersecurity through the lens of neuroscience, behavioral science, and performance psychology.

Attendees will gain practical tools and evidence based strategies to improve decision making, strengthen communication, build resilient teams, and sustain high performance under pressure.

Why Attend

• Learn how to sustain high performance in high pressure environments.
• Explore the factors that influence decision making, communication, leadership, and team performance when the stakes are high.
• Gain practical tools grounded in stress neurobiology, behavioral science, and performance psychology.
• Improve decision making, communication, and leadership under pressure.
• Walk away with strategies you can use immediately with yourself and your team.

What We’ll Cover

• Human performance in high pressure cyber environments
• The neuroscience of resilience, recovery, and sustained vigilance
• Leadership behaviors that strengthen team performance
• Executive communication and difficult conversations
• Psychological safety without lowering standards
• Practical tools for reducing strain and improving readiness
• Working with Fear & Uncertainty
• Communication in the Era of AI

Who Should Attend

• CISOs and security leaders
• Cybersecurity managers and team leads
• Security practitioners
• HR and people leaders supporting security teams
• Students and early career professionals

All event registration requires approval by the event organizer.

The Cybersecurity Event Built for the Entire Industry

No matter where you sit in the cybersecurity landscape, SecTor 2026 has something for you. Returning to Toronto’s Metro Toronto Convention Centre October 6-8, SecTor brings together professionals from every corner of the industry – practitioners, researchers, vendors, consultants, and leaders – for three days of learning, collaboration, and innovation. As a valued member of our community, you’re invited to take advantage of an exclusive offer.

Experience Includes:

• Specialized Summit on October 6
• Two full days of expert Briefings on October 7-8
• Business Hall featuring leading security vendors and solutions
• Networking opportunities with peers facing similar challenges
• 20 years of trust and community building

Join us in Toronto and position yourself for success in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Exclusive Chapter Discount: Use code ISC2TOR at checkout to receive $100 off a live, in-person Briefings pass, OR to claim one (1) complimentary Business Hall Only pass.

ISC2 Toronto Chapter is pleased to partner with the Cybersecurity Defense Ecosystem Summit Canada 2026, a one-day summit organized by TechnoPlanet that brings together MSPs, MSSPs, SOC teams, CISOs, CIOs, cybersecurity consultants, solution vendors, and business leaders under one roof to shape the future of cybersecurity in Canada, together.

This year’s theme is The Quiet Shift from Human to Autonomous AI Hacking. The organizers promise practical strategies you can act on, not cyber fear-mongering, AI doom-and-gloom, or product pitches.

Why This Event Matters for Chapter Members
The summit draws the managed service and managed security provider community that defends many of Canada’s small and mid-sized organizations day to day. It is a rare chance to hear how MSPs and MSSPs see the threat landscape, compare notes on what works on the front line, and build relationships with the practitioners and vendors your organization depends on. We also hope to welcome many of these professionals into the ISC2 Toronto Chapter community.

Program Highlights

• Keynote: Ross Young, former CIA Officer and CISO, on "Why Most Cyber Budgets Go To Waste"
• Panels: Defending against autonomous AI hacking, CISO and MSSP collaboration, and navigating compliance frameworks
• Session Topics: Left of Boom prevention and Right of Boom detection and recovery, identity beyond humans, shadow AI and data leakage, cyber insurance and compliance, supply chain protection, and incident response and resilience
• Lions' Den: Rapid-fire solution showcases from cybersecurity vendors
• Open Town Hall: Bring your questions to the speakers and the room
• Networking: Breakfast, lunch, and a solutions expo throughout the day

Speakers Include: Ross Young, Andy Larin, Mike Pearlstein, Evgeniy Kharam, Nim Nadarajah, Adam Bennett, Paolo Del Nibletto, and more to be announced.

🎉 Exclusive Chapter Offer: ISC2 Toronto Chapter members receive 50% off registration through the discounted registration link below. Quantity is limited, so register early. Early bird pricing from the organizer ends October 15.

We are pleased to offer our members working in cyber security for the financial sector a limited number of complimentary tickets* to FinServ Cyber Security Canada Summit (Toronto, November 12th).

As a partner of the event, we’re excited to bring our members into this specialized gathering, where cyber security leaders responsible for financial institutions come together to secure finance in the age of AI disruption.

📌 Apply for a Complimentary Pass: Register here with the code ISC2-VIP (Normal Price: $999)

We are also proud to announce that Camille Kloppenburg from ISC2 Toronto Chapter will be speaking at the event, representing our chapter and sharing key insights alongside other top industry leaders. By joining her and fellow leaders in Toronto, you’ll benefit from:

• Practical Insights: Real-world strategies on driving financial cyber resilience, tackling the new fraud frontier, building digital trust, and governing banking in the AI era. Explore the agenda.
• A-List Speakers: Learn from C-level security leaders from Sagicor Financial Company Ltd, Foresters Financial, Scotiabank and Fiera Capital. View speaker line up.
• Professional Growth: Up to 12 CPD credits and PDF copies of all presentations for your team.
• Valuable Networking: 6+ hours of discussions, lunches, and a drinks reception with peers.

T&Cs: Free passes are valid for full time professionals in financial institutions. Members employed by cyber security solution providers or consultancies do not qualify for a free ticket but are eligible for a 30% discount on vendor passes using the code MP30. The event has a maximum of 4 professionals from the same organization for the entire summit.