Free seminar followed by an informal networking cocktail

Event Summary

While our dependency on information has never been greater, headlines are reminding us that privacy and security breaches continue to increase in frequency and severity. These incidents are sparing no one. From individuals to governmental bodies, technology companies, traditional businesses as well as not for profit organizations, each with their own vulnerabilities.

On a business and financial level, it has become essential for organizations to understand the risks and costs associated to this rising threat. Our panel of industry experts will explore the current issues and trends surrounding this topic. This seminar will provide guidance with assessing the threats and risks within your organization. It will also help you identify your potential liabilities and will share prevention and remediation best practices. Finally, it will leave you with a better understanding of your potential expenses in terms of pre/post breach situations.

Moderator

Neil Moloney, Partner, Globalex Risk Management Inc.

Panelists

Terry Cutler, Ethical Hacker, CTO at Digital Locksmiths Inc.

Hisham Cheikali, President & CEO at HDHS Group Inc.

Matthew Davies, Canadian Manager, Media & Cyber Liability at Chubb Insurance Co.

Guy Michaud, Director IT Services & CIO at the City of Ottawa

Bios

Terry Cutler

Terry is a co-founder of Digital Locksmiths, Inc. - an IT security and data defense firm - and serves as the company's Chief Technology Officer. Terry is a Certified Ethical Hacker who has learned the mindset of hackers and trained in the techniques of "the bad guys" who seek to do harm to corporations and individuals alike. 

He is an expert in the fields of Novell Technologies, Penetration Testing, and Internet Safety for Children. He consults with several of the largest agencies in Canada on how to reduce risk.

Terry is a regular contributor on Securityweek.com’s expert panel and continues to appear on several National TV and Radio programs such as CTV, CBC National and 940am Montreal Radio and K103 Radio. He has written and helped research many articles for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).

Terry is also a member of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), and the Center for Internet Security (CIS).

Hisham Cheikali

Hisham presently occupies leadership positions as the President and CEO of HDHS Group Inc., Canadian Representative for the International Consortium on Organizational Resilience (ICOR), and Canadian Practice Lead on Organizational and IT Resilience for Experis IT Solutions.

He has a significant record of technical, administrative and leadership experiences and possesses a sound understanding in areas of Organizational Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery Planning, IT system architecture and implementation.

In his previous employment as a Senior Risk Management Consultant with CGI Technologies, IT project manager with Flextronics Design, Ecommerce Specialist with Verizon, and a Business Continuity Program Manager with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Mr. Cheikali gained valuable international professional services, project management and technical leadership and team experience. Mr. Cheikali is a member and a designated professional with the International Counsel of Operational Risk Managers (ICORM), the International Consortium on Organizational Resilience (ICOR), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), and Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII). He also holds a master certification in Enterprise Risk Management through completing extensive professional studies with Schulich Executive School of Business.

Matthew Davies

Matthew is a Senior Underwriting Specialist with Chubb Insurance Company of Canada and the national product manager responsible for Professional, Media and Cyber Liability Insurance for ChubbPro.  He started his insurance career in 1988 in Montreal as Insurance Broker with Minet International Professional Indemnity and later joined AXA Insurance as an Underwriter.  Prior to joining Chubb, he ran the D&O and Professional Liability Insurance practice for western Canada at AXA Pacific Insurance Company.  Matthew joined Chubb in Vancouver in 1997 where he was a Senior Underwriter for both the Executive Protection and Financial Institutions practices.  He transferred to Toronto in 2002 to set up the Canadian operations of ChubbPro.  Matthew was appointed as a Senior Underwriting Specialist for Professional Liability in 2007.  He is frequently invited to speak at insurance industry events on topics concerning errors and omissions, multi-media liability, social media; and cyber exposures.

Holding an industry designation of Fellow, Chartered Insurance Professional, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of British Columbia and has a Master of Arts degree from McGill University.

Guy Michaud

Guy is Director, Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer for the City of Ottawa. He has over 31 years of progressive domestic and international experience in managing strategic Information Technology (IT) initiatives within both the private and public sectors.

His diversified background spans from providing strategic advice and services to municipal, provincial, Canadian and foreign government to leading the development of all Global Corporate Information Systems portfolios for high-tech companies. This experience provides him with the ability to offer advice, solutions management and liaise with a panoply of clients.

At the City of City of Ottawa, Guy has a vast array of responsibility. His department provides core technology infrastructure services to 317 connected City facilities spread over 2,760 square kilometers with over 10,700 network users, supporting over 440 business applications. This also includes records and information management policy in addition to IM/IT architectural and security planning to support City staff in serving a population of over 1.2 million. 

Guy’s international and domestic experience, coupled with a M. Sc. In Project Management has provided Guy with the skill-set to continuously expand his IM/IT track record.