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An interactive, hands-on cybersecurity workshop for ISC2 Toronto Chapter members.

Join us for an immersive, four-hour workshop that puts you in the middle of a simulated cybersecurity incident, followed by a practical session on designing and facilitating effective tabletop exercises. Presented by ORNA and CriticalMatrix, and hosted at The Well with Allied REIT. Rather than simply observing a simulated incident, you will actively participate in the decision-making process, experiencing firsthand the challenges, uncertainties, and trade-offs that incident response teams face.

Part 1: Experience a Cyber Incident Tabletop Exercise (2 hours)
Work through a realistic, evolving cyber incident scenario: responding to new information, analyzing simulated technical evidence, evaluating potential threats, and making critical incident response decisions. As the scenario progresses, you will be challenged to consider detection, investigation, containment, escalation, communication, and recovery, with collaborative problem-solving and discussion of the operational and organizational implications of a cybersecurity incident.

Part 2: Learn to Design and Facilitate Tabletop Exercises (1 hour)
Explore the methodology behind building effective cybersecurity tabletop exercises. This practical session covers:

• Defining exercise objectives, scope, and intended outcomes
• Developing realistic cyber incident scenarios based on organizational risks and threat landscapes
• Structuring scenario progression through injects, simulated evidence, and decision points
• Incorporating technical, operational, and business considerations
• Developing discussion questions that challenge participants and expose preparedness gaps
• Facilitating exercises, evaluating responses, and translating observations into actionable improvements

You will gain a practical framework you can apply when developing tabletop exercises for your own organization or clients.

Who Should Attend: Cybersecurity professionals, including security analysts, incident responders, security consultants, IT and security managers, and GRC practitioners seeking to strengthen their incident response and exercise design capabilities. The content suits both experienced practitioners and professionals earlier in their cybersecurity careers. Foundational cybersecurity knowledge is expected, and discussions will incorporate technical and operational considerations without oversimplifying the material.

Workshop Format

• Duration: 4 hours, including approximately 1 hour for breaks and professional networking
• Format: Interactive, instructor-led tabletop simulation and scenario development workshop
• Prerequisites: Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts and incident response principles

Key Takeaway: Leave with practical experience navigating a simulated cyber incident and a structured approach to designing, facilitating, and evaluating cybersecurity tabletop exercises that help organizations improve their incident response readiness.

CPE: Earn 3 CPEs for attending this workshop.

Join the ISC2 Toronto Chapter and WiCyS for our November monthly event, hosted and powered by Microsoft Canada. As AI agents move from pilots into production, security leaders are being asked to secure AI, defend with AI, and protect the data behind it all at once. This evening brings two perspectives on that challenge: a keynote from Microsoft Canada’s National Security Officer on the priorities that should shape a security program in the agentic era, followed by a practitioner session that brings that strategy down to the ground floor, drawing on real-world incidents and research to show which AI risks security teams should be acting on right now. Come connect with fellow members and the WiCyS community, and leave with a clearer view of what to prioritize next.

Keynote

Speaker: John O’Brien - National Security Officer, Microsoft Canada ()
About the Speaker: As the National Security Officer for Microsoft Canada, John leads the company’s Canadian security strategy to build trust in Microsoft technology through security partnerships, threat-intelligence sharing, and engagement with governments and Canadian stakeholders to strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem. John joined Microsoft in 2021, holding security roles across Threat Intelligence, Security Research, and Security Customer Success. Prior to Microsoft, he spent 16 years at the Communications Security Establishment and the Canadian Digital Service, supporting Canada through critical security and public health events. He has built and operated systems to strengthen the Government of Canada’s cyber defence, working closely with foreign governments, academia, and industry. John holds a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from the University of New Brunswick. He resides in Ottawa, Ontario with his wife and three children, and outside of work enjoys building, growing, and fixing things as a way to stay grounded with nature and his community.

Topic: Securing What’s Next: Priorities for Security Leaders in the Agentic Era
Topic Description: A broader leadership perspective spanning securing AI, defending with AI, preparing the organization for AI, and securing the data that powers it.

Session #2

Speaker: Saranya Arulnathan - Cyber Risk & Compliance Consultant, Roger Mex Ltd. ()
About the Speaker: Saranya Arulnathan is a technology and cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience across financial services, digital payments, and technology consulting. Her work focuses on cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and technology transformation, helping organizations improve their security practices and adapt to evolving digital challenges. She has also been involved in cloud modernization and initiatives that support responsible AI, digital trust, and stronger, more resilient technology environments. She believes in making technology safer, more practical, and more accessible for businesses and the people they serve.

Topic: From Strategy to Triage: Which AI Risks Demand Action Today?
Topic Description: Between rapid innovation, industry headlines, and boardroom pressure, it’s hard to know which AI risks deserve attention now. This session separates demonstrated, real-world threats from emerging theory, using public incidents and research. Attendees will leave with a practical way to prioritize AI risks and cut through the noise, plus time for debate.

CPE: Earn 2 CPEs for attending this event.

Take control of cyber risk. Traditional vulnerability management is dead.

Frontier AI models are compressing the gap between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation from weeks to hours. Patching everything is no longer possible, and ranking by CVSS score alone no longer tells you what actually matters. Join the ISC2 Toronto Chapter at TrendAI for a hands-on Cyber Risk Exposure Management (CREM) workshop: see the framework, run the lab, and walk out with a plan you can take back to your organization.

What you will learn:

• Beyond CVSS: See how the CVE Impact Score framework re-ranks your own vulnerabilities by business impact, not theoretical severity.
• Virtual patching: See exactly how virtual patching deploys, so you can shield unpatchable and legacy systems without waiting on a vendor.
• Holistic risk visibility: Discover how TrendAI Vision One™ brings misconfigurations, unmanaged assets, and overprivileged identities across the attack surface into one risk picture.

Workshop flow:

• Securing the AI era: why traditional vulnerability management is dead
• The winning VulnOps framework: context, threat intelligence, and action
• Live demo: Discover to Mitigate inside TrendAI Vision One™
• Hands-on lab: Discover, Predict, Prioritize, Comply, Quantify, and Mitigate
• Closing, Q&A, and prizes

Cost: This workshop is free to attend thanks to our sponsor, TrendAI.

Limited Seating: This is a small-group, hands-on session with only 25 spaces available. Register early to secure your spot.

CPE: Earn 3 CPEs for attending this workshop.

One panel. Many communities.

Behind every meetup is someone who showed up, set up the room, and did it again next month.

Toronto’s cybersecurity communities converge this October at TASK (Toronto Area Security Klatch). Toronto’s security scene runs on people who give their time, their rooms, and their evenings to bring practitioners together. Rarely do the organizers behind these efforts share a single stage.

Panel: A Celebration of Toronto’s Cybersecurity Community

This extended discussion brings together representatives from several of the city’s cybersecurity meetup groups to share the milestones, trials, and lessons of organizing and hosting events. It also looks at why collaboration and knowledge-sharing matter for the ecosystem as a whole.

Panelists:

• Ali Salari - Organizing Committee Member of TASK (Toronto Area Security Klatch)
• An Nguyen - Founder / Organizer of Toronto IAM Community, Speaker of Leading Cyber Ladies
• Camille Kloppenburg, P. Eng., CISM, CISSP, PMP - Director of Strategic Partnerships of ISC2 Toronto Chapter
• Kelechukwu Udonsi (Kc) - DEFCON Toronto
• Yudy Girleza Cardona - Event Coordinator of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Eastern Canada Affiliate
• Yuk Fai Chan - OWASP Toronto Chapter

Zoom Details:

• Join Zoom Meeting
• Meeting ID: 872 2716 1603
• Passcode: 051359
• No registration required. Just drop by!
• Free to attend
• No CPE for this event

Stay afterwards to connect and network with the community.

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.

ISC2 Toronto Chapter is proud to be a community partner and co-host of Toronto Tech Summit 2026, organized by The Pathfinders Network, a non-profit, and hosted together with EY Canada.

This year’s theme is Engineering Trust: Security, Privacy, and AI at Scale in the Age of Agentic Systems. Canada has made trust the foundation of its AI agenda, and as adoption accelerates, organizations are expected to deploy AI systems that are secure, privacy-conscious, and accountable. The hard part is moving from successful pilots to responsible production at scale across engineering, security, privacy, risk, and governance. The summit brings technology, AI, cybersecurity, privacy, and risk leaders together in Toronto to tackle one question: how do you scale AI without losing trust, security, or control?

Program Highlights

• Full-day single stream: Keynotes, panel discussions, a fireside chat, and executive conversations focused on building AI systems organizations can trust
• TTS Open reveal: Results of the 72-hour live build challenge, where teams shipped working MVPs on Agentic AI Containment and the Shadow AI Governance Gap, with a live judging panel discussion
• Networking: Structured networking throughout the day and a sponsor reception to close
• CPE: Earn up to 8 CPE credits for attending

Who Should Attend: Admission is primarily reserved for active cybersecurity, data, AI, and technology professionals who build secure systems, protect their organizations from cyber threats, and manage cybersecurity solutions. Students, educators, consultants, and marketing professionals may be considered after verification.

Cost: Attendance is free. All registrations are reviewed by the organizers, so register early to secure your spot.

If you are building, securing, or governing AI, we would love to see you there.

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.

ISC2 Toronto Chapter is proud to be a community partner of BFUTR 2026, the Global Tech Summit hosted by Obsidi® and presented by TD. Returning to Mississauga for two days, BFUTR brings together 20,000+ executives, technologists, founders, and experienced professionals from more than 60 countries for conversations on how technology, talent, and leadership are being reprogrammed for the AI economy. Recognized as one of North America’s largest tech gatherings and the largest event of its kind for Black tech professionals, the summit pairs a Main Stage of world-class speakers with partner lounges, a career marketplace, and strategic networking.

ISC2 Toronto Chapter Panel: Who Will Secure the Future? Building the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Leaders
📅 Thursday, November 19  |  ⏰ 2:00pm to 3:00pm  |  📍 Tech Builders & Grassroots Mavericks Obsidi® Community Lounge

The session opens with a short introduction to the ISC2 Toronto Chapter, followed by a panel discussion on how cybersecurity is evolving, including AI and emerging technologies, the changing skills landscape, leadership, career development, and mentorship. The panel will also look at the role of community, and the ISC2 Toronto Chapter in particular, in preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Panelists representing the chapter and our community:

• Vivian Odii , Vice President & Treasurer, ISC2 Toronto Chapter; Senior Manager, IAM Access Provisioning, RBC
• Temitope Banjo, CISM, CAIM , Information Security GRC, Privacy & AI Governance, QuantumGovern Inc.
• Derek Lewinson , Cybersecurity Manager, Dawson Partners
• Raphael Olusola Adeyemo , Founder, Pathfinder's Network
• Benedict Ojefua , Network Security Engineer, Financial Institution

Why Attend

• Main Stage: Keynotes and executive conversations on AI, enterprise transformation, cybersecurity, governance, and the future of work
• Partner Lounges: Curated sessions hosted by leading employers and community organizations, including the Obsidi® Community Lounge where our chapter panel takes place
• Career Marketplace: Meet technology and talent teams from major enterprises, with on-site interview opportunities for those exploring a move
• Networking: Two days of connections with builders, operators, and leaders from across the global tech ecosystem

🎉 Exclusive Chapter Offer: Complimentary Access Passes
As a community partner, ISC2 Toronto Chapter members can claim a free Access Pass to BFUTR 2026 by using redemption code ISC22025. The Access Pass includes the ecosystem, partner lounges, and career marketplace, so you can join our chapter panel on November 19. Feel free to share the code with colleagues in your network. Please register in advance, as higher on-site pricing applies from November 19. Note that BFUTR is designed for attendees 19 years of age and older.

Come by the Obsidi® Community Lounge on November 19 at 2:00pm to meet our panelists, meet your fellow members of the ISC2 Toronto Chapter, and join the conversation on securing the future.