Toronto CISO Community
Inner Circle
March 19, 2025 | Malaparte
March 19, 2025
Malaparte
Collaborate with your peers
Join Toronto's top CISOs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:
The AI Evolution — Navigating the New Age of Cyber Threats
Steering the AI Ship — Crafting Robust Governance
Toronto CISO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Sandra Liepkalns
Choice Properties REIT
VP, Information Security & Data Governance
Olivera Zatezalo
Ontario Power Generation
CISO & VP, Cyber and IT Security
Agenda
March 19, 2025
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
AI in Action — Cybersecurity Strategies for Resilient Enterprises
Karthik Krishnan
CEO
Concentric AI
Joanne Coles
Managing Director, Enterprise Technology
Onex
Assaf Afek-Levy
CISO
GFL Environmental
Nilesh Shastri
CISO
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Deepak Upadhyaya
CISO, Partner - Digital Tech and Risk
Baker Tilly International
Kashif Parvaiz
CISO, RSOC Program Director
University Health Network
Rachel Guinto
VP, Cyber Security & IT Governance
First West Credit Union
Jeet Jariwala
VP of Information Security
Beem Credit Union
Paul Min
VP, Technology Operations and Security
Cadillac Fairview
Daniel McAuley
Director, Information Security and Data Management
Weston Group of Companies
With AI emerging as both a formidable ally and a potential adversary, cybersecurity has remained a critical concern for organizations. The integration of AI into cybersecurity strategies presents both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges for CISOs. Security leaders are tasked with the dual challenge of harnessing AI to strengthen security measures while defending against AI-powered attacks.
This requires a strategic approach that involves continuous monitoring, adapting to emerging threats, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organization. By effectively incorporating AI into their cybersecurity frameworks, CISOs can not only protect critical assets but also empower their organizations to innovate securely in the digital age.
Steering the AI Ship Through its Evolution
- In what ways can CISOs collaborate with other stakeholders to develop proactive strategies against offensive AI threats?
- What key elements should be included in an AI governance framework to effectively manage risks and maintain trust within an organization?
- How can CISOs ensure that AI governance protocols are aligned with ethical standards and regulatory requirements?
- How does the integration of AI into cybersecurity strategies affect the roles and responsibilities of the cybersecurity workforce?
- How can organizations foster a security culture that adapts to the changes brought about by AI, and what role do CISOs play in this transformation?
6:30pm - 7:00pm Networking Break
7:00pm - 8:00pm Summary Discussion & Dinner
8:00pm - 9:00pm Social Hour
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Toronto CISO Community Inner Circle.
Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
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