April 26–May 2, 2021
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Largest Privacy and Security Summit comes to Vancouver The Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit from May 5-7th
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rivacy and Security are the number one issues facing government and industry over the next decade as COVID has accelerated the move to digital platforms. Data is the new oil as we shape the Fourth Industrial Revolution. There is an untapped potential in data that if harnessed in the right-respecting manner, could have positive implications for solving the world’s problems and create new economic value.
feature over 70 global experts from industry, government, academia and civil society through a series of keynotes and panel discussions on major issues and trends in the digital economy. Topics for discussion will be: • Building Canada into a Digital World Economy • S mart Cities- Modernization Strategy Banking on “Your Data” • Banking & E-Commerce
Private and public sources of data are mostly siloed and in the digital world lack comprehensive data protection and data security regulations to protect individuals’ rights and create a sustainable mechanism for data usage. Our physical and digital worlds are merging as objects that make up our homes, workplaces, and public spaces become more interactive and connected.
The global pandemic has dramatically altered and accelerated remote work from a personal choice to a necessity and shows signs that a hybrid model may be here to stay. This is challenging companies of all sizes to rapidly expand their privacy and security envelope from offices to now include at-home employees. The Vancouver Privacy and Security Summit has become, more than ever, a conference for the times. Now is the time to develop responsible data practices that minimize negative impacts while ensuring the next generation of products and solutions are built in a manner that ensures benefits to the public, minimizes harms and biases and protects the privacy of citizens. Reboot Communications a BC based company, has organized world-class conferences focused
• Digital Health
• Trust & Ethics and the Future of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Workplace Transformation- The New Digital Normal
• S t ate Sponsored Threat s: A case study Solar Winds Security Breach • R ise of Surveillance Capitalism on data protection and data privacy for the past 25 years. In June of 2020, Reboot and the Vancouver Chapter of ISACA (security professionals) announced a partnership to develop the Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit (VIPSS) as a global conference bringing together over 1000 professionals to discuss how we live, work, and play in the new digital economy. In Febr ua r y of 2020, Reboot Communications, in conjunction with the Province of BC delivered the 21st Annual Privacy & Securit y Conference to a sold out crowd of over 1100 technology professionals at the Victoria Conference Center. “A mont h
lat er t he pa ndem ic cha nged ever y thing ,” said Greg Spievak, Founder and CEO of Reboot Communications. “A decision was made to pivot to virtual events and a partnership was created with SW Audio Visual, another BC based company who has provided our company with technology, and audio visual requirements for over 20 years,” said Spievak.
Reboot and S W Audio Visual developed a customized “digital first experience” on a virtual conference platform that provides an integrated 3D graphical user interface, a software platform to connect and interact with the
conference attendees, and professional TV production quality presentations that avoid technical glitches. “Not just another Zoom event.” We have delivered 2 digital-first, virtual events already and our sponsors, and delegates have told us that this is one of the best virtual platforms in the industry. The Vancouver International Privac y & Securit y Summit ’s objective is to collaborate with governments, private sector, civil society, innovators and experts from around the world to educate and connect people in the age of digital transformation. T he t h r e e - d a y s u m m i t w i l l
• W o m e n i n C y b e r S e c u r i t y & P r i v ac y- C h a l len g e s a nd Opportunities
• C reating a Cyber Resilient Organization- The Conversation with the Board of Directors “The Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit, will be delivered on our new digital platform in May, but the future of conferences will be hybrid,” says Greg Spievak. “Virtual will always play a key role in events but you can never replace in person interaction. We are all looking forward to meeting our colleagues in the future.”
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Vinton Cerf
Dr. Ann Cavoukian
Hon. Joyce Murray
Brenda Bailey
Scott Jones
Vice President & Chief Internet Evangelist, Google; “Father of the Internet”
Former Privacy Commissioner; Executive Director, Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre
Minister of Digital Government, Government of Canada
Parliamentary Secretary for Technology & Innovation, Legislative Assembly of BC
Head, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
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Addressing consumers’ shifting expectations of data privacy
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he launch of the COVID-19 contact tracing application last summer kicked off a heated debate on consumer data privacy. While many Canadian citizens welcomed the news with hope and positivity, just as many — if not more — met it with hesitation. Citizens responded with unprecedented interest in knowing what data was being collected, who would own it and how it would ultimately be used; all questions addressed with clarity and depth by Health Canada. Between health-tracking applications, recent high-profile breaches and our rapidly consolidated reliance on digital services and platforms, this past year has certainly heighted consumers’ awareness of privacy, making them much more conscious of the personal data they share. This increased awareness is triggering a movement among consumers to rethink the value they expect in exchange. Before the pandemic, many consumers unconsciously exchanged personal data for the benefit of personalized products and services. Now, consumers are more selective about what data they share and with whom, depending
on the perceived benefit they get in return. A recent EY survey indicates this value exchange is shifting towards a model based on shared assumptions, values and experiences — with half of respondents saying they’re more willing to share personal data if they know it’s contributing to research efforts or community wellness. Perhaps not surprisingly, these values and expectations will vary across demographics. Millennial and Gen Z generations are more likely to share their data but, on average, they’re also much more likely to take the time to understand how a company uses their personal information compared to Gen X and Baby Boomers. These older generations place a higher premium on controlling who has access. Regardless of generation, the willingness to share data boils down to trust. No consumer is going to actively share their personal information with an organization they don’t have confidence in. This will be especially true as the Canadian economy starts to rebound. Getting people back into the office, stores and schools
Simon Wong BC Cybersecurity Leader at EY Canada
will require a new form of data collection to ensure the viable health and safety of the community. Effectively securing this data is going to rely on a strong level of trust built between public and private sectors and consumers. Organizations that want to maximize the collection of personal data need to align policies with this value-exchange imperative — and that means putting security and control at the heart of their strategy. When asked what’s the most important, a majority of consumers in the EY survey indicated secure collection and storage, and having control over what data is being shared, as their top priori-
ties. Assessing the security of collection and storage can be challenging. Consumers are less likely than businesses to assess company security certifications or to ask questions about data protection practices. The assessment of a company’s ability to control private data under management, however, is more straightforward for the consumer. By actively balancing transparency with data collection, organizations can strengthen trust with consumers and ultimately gain access to larger amounts of information to help inform their decisions. Organizations that cannot provide a clear benefit, assurances to the customer on data security, or transparency on data controls, may start to see customers go elsewhere. But businesses also need to consider that any actions taken now are grounded and aligned with upcoming regulation. In Canada, Bill C-11 will enact a new privacy law, the Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA), that aims to modernize protections to Canadians’ personal information and give individuals more control and transparency. While not yet law, the CPPA sends a strong signal to consumers and our trading
partners that Canada is keeping trust and privacy a priority. So, as businesses juggle to meet health and safety needs while delivering a captivating experience for returning consumers, they should start working to understand and plan for the operational impact and opportunities arising from new expectations and regulations. Planning ahead will allow companies to design and implement the necessary privacy controls that address the trust, transparency and benefits that today’s consumers are demanding. For Canadian organizations, privacy maturity will be less so a matter of compliance, and more so a matter of survival and growth with the modern consumer. Simon Wong leads the BC Cybersecurity practice at EY Canada. He’s an Associate Partner based in Vancouver. For more data privacy insights, visit www. ey.com/en_ca/cybersecurity.
By Simon Wong, BC Cybersecurity Leader at EY Canada
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FortiGuard Labs Disrupts the Bad Guys from Burnaby, BC
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eople around the world have recently experienced something collectively: disruption. The pandemic has disrupted our lives in almost every way imaginable, from how we procure manufactured goods to how we access healthcare, even to how often we leave our homes. And this disruption has been just as impactful to the digital resources we now all rely on with massive disruptions to networks and infrastructures, new and sophisticated types of ransomware attacking our supply chains, and a spike in exploits targeting Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. It’s time for us to do something about it, and Fortinet is here to help.
Cybersecurity presence in Canada Since 2000, we have been helping protect over 6,200 customers across Canada’s largest vertical markets, including banking, telecommunications, healthcare, government, and more. And to do that even better, our threat research and response team, FortiGuard Labs, has recently formed an alliance with the Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity.
Derek Manky, Chief, Security Insights & Global threat alliance at Fortiet’s FortiGuard Labs
That’s because, in addition to the over 1,500 Fortinet employees located across Canada, one of our largest cybersecurity footprints worldwide is located in Burnaby, BC. And it includes one of the most sophisticated cybersecurity data centres in the world, processing over 100B threat events a day. Disrupting the disruptors FortiGuard Labs is also engaged in creative countermeasures. We actively work with law enforcement agencies and other types of organizations around the world to disrupt cybercriminal
supply chains and collaborate on takedowns. Exposing the cybercriminals’ infrastructure puts them at risk and exposes their campaigns, allowing us to beat them at their own game. But these resources and activities are only part of the equation. In addition to the technology and threat intelligence services we provide, organizations need to do their part. Here are some additional things you can do to turn the tables and start disrupting the disruptors.
Be prepared The threat landscape continues to dramatically increase, and given the amount of digital innovation most organizations have undergone, the stakes have never been higher. Identifying your most vulnerable assets and entry points is a critical starting point in fortifying your evolving networks and digital resources against threats. To effectively deal with rapidly expanding and evolving attacks, organizations need to make their security infrastructures more consistent and resilient. This includes: • Endpoint security, such as end-
point detection and response solutions, to detect and disrupt malware mid-attack
• Zero Trust Access solutions and principles to restrict access and bolster permissions • AI and ML technologies to enhance prevention, accelerate detection, and intelligently block and mitigate threats
• Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), to protect off-network devices
Don’t fall for it Technology alone will never be enough. Social engineering is usually the first step in most successful cyberattacks. But rather than targeting technology, it involves the exploitation of the human mind. These attacks often include topical lures, like the pandemic, to phish for end users and employees.
Ransomware Continues Why is ransomware so pervasive and successful? Because it is really profitable. Stunned victims are often eager to pay, even against some law enforcement recommendations. But the fact is, paying a ransom “enables” their supply chain and reinforces their
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business model—the criminals might just come back for more. Instead, organizations should look to disrupt their criminal business model by properly encrypting and backing up data, storing it off-network, and using deception technology to confuse attackers and trick them into revealing themselves.
Get educated To beat the bad guys at their own game, it’s important to become familiar with the tactics they use. The Fortinet NSE Training Institute offers free cybersecurity training for beginners and experts alike to fill that knowledge gap and shore up end users as your first line of defense. Organizations should also be actively recruiting individuals with cybersecurity training. Fortinet recruits much of our top talent from Canadian schools, including BCIT, SFU, and UBC. (I was honored to receive the BCIT Distinguished Alumni Award in 2019.) By Derek Manky
April 26–May 2, 2021
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Privacy challenges during the pandemic
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nn Cavoukian is one of the world’s foremost experts on privacy. The former Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner developed the concept of end-to-end data security known commonly as “privacy by design.” She is Executive Director at the Privacy By Design Centre of Excellence in Toronto, where she also teaches at Ryerson University. Cavoukian is a keynote speaker May 6 at the Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit. She spoke to BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe for a podcast at biv.com. The following is an excerpt of the conversation, edited for brevity and clarity. The pandemic has seen the spread of illness. Ann, what k ind of spread of sensit ive data have we seen? Ann C avouk ian, Executive Di r e c t or , P r i vac y B y Design Centre of Excellence, for mer Onta r io Infor m ation a nd Pr i vac y Commissioner: People are just not as careful anymore. Because one is stressed, and you’re in this unusual work situation, you can interact live with people. So I think it’s easy to overlook, perhaps, the sensitivity of the data and the protections that should be applied.
Wa s t he world pr epa r e d to deal w it h privac y in t he pandemic? C avouk i a n: I fear not at all, because there’s so many other concerns that are pressing on people when you can’t interact as you want to socially. I think the concerns of privacy became secondary, which I understand, but I think which will have some fallback. My fear is that the protection that should be accorded t o p e r s on a l i n f or m a t i on i n terms of control, that it should be under the control of the data subject, the individual should
decide what information should be disclosed. And to whom and should it be shared. I think those measures are being weakened. Because understandably, people are concer ned about ot her issues. Like, who can I interact with? And how often and under what conditions, if any? And so I think, understandably, privacy is not the paramount. And that will have some implications over time.
H ave you not ic e d t he r e a l pain point s in our systems around all lack of pr ivac y, poor security? C av o u k i a n: W h a t a c t u a l l y really concerns me is as a result of the pandemic, initially, the contact tracing that arose that people have been trying to meet, you know, couldn’t trace people in individuals, and that was very problematic. Apple and Google actually developed a very privacy protective framework for cont ac t t racing , ac t ually, they called it exposure notification. And it was wonderful. Apple called me and briefed me on two occasions, because they know I like to look under the hood. So they showed me exactly what they were doing all of the code that was involved, etc. and convinced me is truly privacy protective. I’ve been very fascinated with t he concept of t he v acc ine passport. I’m not convinced that it would work. It also is a fairly aggressive invasion of privacy. Cavoukian: Totally. And individuals are being pressured into doing this. And I understand, you know, if you travel, you’re going to have to demonstrate that you’re not COVID-19 positive and that you’ve had a vaccine. But it’s the way in which you do that that is critical. The last thing we want is a centralized model, especially r un by t he
enabled to allow me to f ly on the plane, but they don’t retain the data. And it’s not retained centrally or anything.
How likely is it though, that we might even get to the point where we’re going to require something like a passport in order to get into a sports arena or a concert, or a workplace? Cavoukian: I’m with you, I so regret it is going in that direction. I mean, they’re actually discussing concert and, you know, a football game or a baseball game or something like that, that you will have to reveal that you have a vaccine. I detest that truly. It’s a complete invasion of privacy. And our health information was never intended to be used in that manner. But I suspect that this is going to take place. And again, choice is yours. But you know, people want to go to concerts and resume a normal life. So at least they follow the good health pass blueprint that I’m working with ID 2020.
Ann Cavoukian
government, of our vaccine information being widely shared and dist r ibuted w it h t hird par t ies unk now n, and t hat ’s completely unacceptable. This health data deserves the strongest privacy protection possible. I’m working with a group called ID 2020. And we’re developing what’s called the good health task blueprint. . .that basically ensures that the information is not retained centrally, is under control of the individual, and could only be used when the individual (is), say, at the airport and (has) to reveal I’ve had a vaccine passpor t . So I reveal digitally to the gate attendant or whoever they see it, they are
Have you concluded that it’s impossible to share the public health information without engendering an invasion of privacy?
Cavoukian: I am very fearful, so I don’t w a nt t o ma ke a ny predictions. But it is completely unacceptable that our health dat a be used in t his manner. A nd I suspec t t hat it w ill be. And as much as I object to it or any other individuals object to it, there are unfortunately so many people who have been convinced, because of fear, that we have to go in this direction. You know, they’re scared. They’re scared of COVID, and and I fear that that will propel the acceptance of this kind of activity in areas where it does not belong. How well are we instructing our next generation of decision makers and leaders about risk consciousness here? Cavoukian: Very good point. And I don’t think we’re instructional very well at all the youth who are loving accessing data, etc. Which is absolutely fine, but let’s get them to embrace encryption, which form provides the strongest protection of your data and enables to engage in all kinds of activities. Let’s educate people, all the benefits that can take place, with encryption and other privacy protected security protective means.
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The future of cybersecurity: BCIT partners with Vancouver International Privacy and Security Summit
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nnovation and disruptive technologies are transforming every industry around the globe. We are at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we work, live, and play as we accelerate the move toward digital platforms. Leaders from all sectors have been forced to examine the way they do business, deliver services, and create economic value, not only for today, but also for the future. In order to achieve this we need to not only understand the changing environment, challenges and assumptions, but we must also recognize the need for continuous innovation. We also need to consider the impact of how this technological acceleration will impact our privacy and security, and also the future of work. The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is excited to be the Title Sponsor with the Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit (VIPSS) in Vancouver from May 5-7, 2021. In response to the changing demands of the workforce, BCIT is leveraging its unique education model to address
the shifting learner demands through the pursuit of three priorities, Agile Learning, Digital Transformation and Partnership in Provincial Resilience. Through collaborations with industry and government partners BCIT will continue to build Canada’s digital talent and support economic growth and sustainability in British Columbia and beyond. “With change comes opportunity. In our day-to-day consultation with industry leaders and business owners, the digital transformation of our world and its associated challenges have clearly become the dominant theme,” said Dr. Tom Roemer,
Vice President Academic, BCIT. “New models of business operation like telecommuting, online collaboration, geographically distributed projects and global marketplaces are increasingly redefining the way people live and work. Digital technologies are at the root of this worldwide transformation, and this generates an open invitation to catalyze innovation, think boldly and reimagine the future. The new Centre for Digital Transformation at BCIT has been conceived to take an interprofessional approach and link our on-staff champions and advocates in pursuit of integrated, often multi-disciplinary
solutions. Only together can we tackle complex problems, inspire innovation and foster global progress.” We are also excited to announce that some of BCIT’s very own subject matter experts will be providing their insights at the Summit: Roy Hart, Chief Information Officer will be speaking about Privacy and Security in a Hyper-Connected World – The Future of Technology Enabled Environments; Sunny Jassal, Director, Cyber Security will be speaking about Building Canada into a Digital World – Interacting with Digital Consumers and Citizens; and Roger Gale, Program Head, Industrial Network Cybersecurity Programs will be speaking about Cybersecurity and Industrial Systems. The Summit will also include several educational sessions. As a leader in delivering future-proof, applied education through collaboration with industry, BCIT also equips graduates with skills and knowledge needed to support a spectrum of cybersecurity roles across industries. BCIT offers several programs – from Computing to Forensics, and more – to pave the path for an
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Vancouver Privacy and Security Summit has become, more than ever, a conference for the times. Now is the time to develop responsible data practices that minimize negative impacts while ensuring the next generation of products and solutions are built in a manner that ensures benefits to the public, minimizes harms and biases and protects the privacy of citizens. Reboot Communications a BC based company, has organized world-class conferences focused on data protection and data privacy for the past 25 years. In June of 2020, Reboot and the Vancouver Chapter of ISACA (security professionals) announced a partnership to develop the Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit (VIPSS) as a global con-
ference bringing together over 1000 professionals to discuss how we live, work, and play in the new digital economy. In February of 2020, Reboot Communications, in conjunction with the Province of BC delivered the 21st Annual Privacy & Security Conference to a sold out crowd of over 1100 technology professionals at the Victoria Conference Center. “A month later the pandemic changed everything,” said Greg Spievak, Founder and CEO of Reboot Communications. “A decision was made to pivot to virtual events and a partnership was created with SW Event Technology, another BC based company who has provided our company with technology, and audio visual requirements for over 20 years,” said Spievak.
About the British Columbia Institute of Technology For more than 50 years, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been training the experts, innovators, and professionals who shape our economy – across BC and around the world. With five campuses and over 50,000 students enrolled each year, BCIT is one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes. Through its unique applied education model, students gain the technical skills, real-world experience, and problem-solving ability needed to embrace complexity and to lead innovation in a rapidly changing workforce. The BCIT curriculum is developed through close consultation with industry and delivered by instructors who have direct, hands-on experience in their fields.
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SW Event launches virtual event platform rivacy and Security are the number one issues facing government and industry over the next decade as COVID has accelerated the move to digital platforms. Data is the new oil as we shape the Fourth Industrial Revolution. There is an untapped potential in data that if harnessed in the rightrespecting manner, could have positive implications for solving the world’s problems and create new economic value. Private and public sources of data are mostly siloed and in the digital world lack comprehensive data protection and data security regulations to protect individuals’ rights and create a sustainable mechanism for data usage. Our physical and digital worlds are merging as objects that make up our homes, workplaces, and public spaces become more interactive and connected. The global pandemic has dramatically altered and accelerated remote work from a personal choice to a necessity and shows signs that a hybrid model may be here to stay. This is challenging companies of all sizes to rapidly expand their privacy and security envelope from offices to now include at-home employees. The
in-demand and dynamic career in the field of cybersecurity. Meet BCIT at the upcoming Vancouver International Privacy and Security Summit and learn more about available cybersecurity related programs, including options from Part-time Studies.
Reboot and SW Event Technology developed a customized “digital first experience” on a virtual conference platform that provides an integrated 3D graphical user interface, a software platform to connect and interact with the conference attendees, and professional TV production quality presentations that avoid technical glitches. “Not just another Zoom event.” We have delivered 2 digital-first, virtual events already and our sponsors, and delegates have told us that this is one of the best virtual platforms in the industry. The Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit’s objective is to collaborate with governments, private sector, civil society, innovators and experts from around the world to educate and connect people in the age of digital transformation. The three-day summit will feature over 70 global experts from industry, government, academia and civil society through a series of keynotes and panel discussions on major issues and trends in the digital economy. Topics for discussion will be: • Building Canada into a Digital World Economy
• Smart Cities- Modernization Strategy Banking on “Your Data” • Banking & E-Commerce • Digital Health • Trust & Ethics and the Future of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning • Workplace TransformationThe New Digital Normal • State Sponsored Threats: A case study Solar Winds Security Breach • Rise of Surveillance Capitalism •Women in Cyber Security & Privacy-Challenges and Opportunities • Creating a Cyber Resilient Organization- The Conversation with the Board of Directors “The Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit, will be delivered on our new digital platform in May, but the future of conferences will be hybrid,” says Greg Spievak. “Virtual will always play a key role in events but you can never replace in person interaction. We are all looking forward to meeting our colleagues in the future.”
April 26–May 2, 2021
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Tanium solves challenges for the most demanding IT environments
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At the same time, organizations now must defend against increasingly sophisticated and rapidly evolving cyberattacks that threaten to take down networks, disrupt operations and steal sensitive data — leaving major financial and reputational damage in their wake.
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These legacy solutions only give IT operations and security teams a narrow view into a small segment of their environment. Tracking a performance problem — or hunting for postcompromise activity — can mean bouncing from tool to tool, trying to pick up the pieces like so many bread crumbs. There is a better way.
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The corporate network as we know it is gone.
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As a result, the Tanium Platform dramatically reduces direct client-to-server communications and delivers real-time visibility, comprehensive control, and the ability to rapidly respond to performance issues and cyberthreats. The Tanium Platform is zeroinfrastructure. It works in any cloud environment, and is built for distributed operations.
ISACA Vancouver is one of over 200 chapters around the world comprising a global membership of over 145,000 professionals, the largest IT-related association in the world. ISACA includes, but is not limited to, professionals working in cybersecurity, risk, privacy, audit, and accounting and can be found at employers large and small or even sole practitioner firms. Our mandate is to:
• lead the development of professionals in information technology audit, risk, governance, privacy, and cybersecurity within the business and academic communities of British Columbia;
• promote industry best practices among its members; and, • raise awareness on cybersecurity and privacy topics within BC’s business and government communities.
The chapter is run by ISACA volunteer members who meet monthly and elect a Board at their annual general meeting.
A primary focus of ISACA Vancouver is to deliver local educational seminars and workshops targeted towards both professional and student members. Additionally, the Chapter operates outreach programs for mentorship, certifications and training, increasing diversity in the workforce. Along the way in its mandate, ISACA Vancouver was recognized for ISACA Global Awards in recent years, for both SheLeadsTech program which promotes the immense potential and accomplishments of women in ISACA’s fields of interest, for Excellence in chapter executive leadership, and for the BC AWARE Campaign.
BC Aware: An Idea That Grew from Good to Great
In recent years, ISACA Vancouver developed the annual, three week-long, BC Aware Campaign which focused on facilitating conversations in and out of the boardroom. BC Aware is designed to engage professionals - CIOs, CISOs, and CFOs among them - to address the cyber & privacy skills gap
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as current BC Information & Privacy Commissioner, Michael McEvoy.
Among BC AWARE’S most successful spin-off events were Sector Days which, this year, have comprised the build-up towards #VIPSS21. Over the years, BC’s most important industry sectors have been represented in this initiative including retail, healthcare, local government, energy, mines and resources, financial services, and application development.
Once Grass Roots, Now VIPSS Ed Pereira Cybersecurity and Information Risk Consultant
in both industry and government, and to bring evolving risks in this area to the top of the executive agenda. Growing in stature each year, the BC Aware Campaign has spawned an increasing number of events around it. BC Aware Day, the marquee event within the Campaign, is a one-day conference that brought world class speakers,
and technology vendors to invigorate a large, diverse, and inclusive segment of the local cybersecurity community. Past keynote presenters included Brian Krebs, cybersecurity author and journalist with the Washington Post, Elizabeth Denham, UK Privacy Commissioner, Kevin Mitnik, world’s most famous hacker and cofounder of KNOWBE4, as well
BC Aware is now reaching a new stage of its evolution as the Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit, presented by Reboot Communications.
By Edward Pereira | Principal Consultant