Annual Cyber Security Event: Get Cyber Safe—for Future You (DDN2-E37)

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

2 hours

Audience

All public servants at all levels

Description

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, an internationally recognized campaign that helps people in Canada stay secure online by sharing simple steps on how to protect themselves and their devices. The theme for 2025 is “Get Cyber Safe—for Future You,” focusing on building good cyber hygiene today for a safer and secure tomorrow.

This timely event will explore the increasing national impact of cyber threats, the role artificial intelligence plays and the importance of recognizing misinformation and disinformation to prevent and resist cyber attacks. It will highlight evolving tactics used by threat actors, such as deepfakes, and emphasize the critical need for public servants to remain vigilant in safeguarding digital systems, data, and information.

Participants will learn how to apply cyber security strategies to stay resilient in an evolving threat landscape and strengthen their readiness to face emerging cyber threats in both their personal and professional lives.

Speakers

• Dominic Rochon, Chief Information Officer of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
• Caroline Xavier, Chief, Communications Security Establishment Canada
• Kimberley Hutchinson, Senior Analyst, Learning Experience Design Lead, Canada School of Public Service
• John Medcof, Lead Faculty at the Canada School of Public Service
• Chris Lynam, Director General of the National Cybercrime Coordination Centre and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• Somaieh Nikpoor, AI Secretariat, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
• Stephan S, Public Safety Canada
• Manon Paquet, Director, Protecting Democracy Unit, Democratic Institutions Secretariat, Privy Council Office
• Hadi Hojjati, PhD Student at McGill University
• Jonathan Parri, Director of Key Management Development and Operations, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Communications Security Establishment
• Elissa Allaw, Product Owner, Digital Competencies, Digital Talent & Leadership, Office of the Chief Information Officer of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Moderator

• Amanda Reath, Senior Director of Program Management at the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security