October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, an internationally recognized campaign held annually to spread awareness about the importance of information security and encourage Canadians to use best practices. 2021 marks the 10-year anniversary of the campaign, and the Information Technology Services’ (ITS) Information Security team is hosting a variety of virtual events to show you how to keep your information secure.
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Microsoft Teams)
Coffee with the CISO: Let’s talk information security
Do you have questions about the information security sector? Are you thinking about a career in information security? Are you interested in how the University of Toronto (U of T) is navigating the evolution of ever-changing technology?
Grab a coffee and join us virtually for an informal and open conversation, hosted by Isaac Straley, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), U of T.
This session will feature a brief presentation from Isaac, followed by a 40-minute interactive Q&A. Bring your questions and come ready to chat with the CISO!
Please note: This event is open to U of T students only, with a capacity limited to 30 attendees. RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 13.
Registered attendees will be entered for a chance to win a Starbucks e-gift card!
Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, 11 am – 12 pm (Microsoft Teams)
Coffee with the CISO: Then and now – information security over the past decade
How has the information security sector grown over the last decade? What initiatives has U of T implemented to adapt to these changes? How is information security an enabler, and what are the best ways to navigate the landscape of secure computing?
Join us at this virtual event, hosted by Isaac Straley, CISO, U of T, for an open conversation about the challenges and accomplishments of the information security sector. Grab a coffee and engage in a brief presentation followed by a 40-minute interactive Q&A session with the CISO.
Please note: This event is open to U of T staff and faculty only, with a capacity limited to 30 attendees. RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 21.
Registered attendees will be entered for a chance to win a Starbucks e-gift card!
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Microsoft Live)
Secure Together – An information security virtual panel event
Effective information security is an essential part of staying safe in our increasingly virtual world. In this one-hour virtual panel event, you will hear from experts in information security and workforce infrastructures, nation state threats and governmental policy.
Isaac Straley (Moderator)
Chief Information Security Officer
U of T
Abdullah Alagha (Panelist)
Cloud Security Consulting Lead, Accenture
Cyber Security Instructor, U of T
Ron Deibert (Panelist)
Director, the Citizen Lab, Professor, Political Science
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
U of T
Julia Le (Panelist)
Senior Manager, Cyber Security Education
& Centre of Excellence, Ontario Government
Q&A session to follow. All U of T students, staff and faculty are welcome. RSVP by Monday, Oct. 25.
Registered attendees will have a chance to win a $50 gift card to the U of T campus bookstore!
All events are complimentary. We look forward to celebrating Cyber Security Awareness Month with you!