It is widely recognized that cities and local government agencies such as Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), have increasingly become targets of ransomware in recent years. Public sector organizations and their cybersecurity teams are under continuous pressure to efficiently monitor and secure their ever-growing and evolving online footprint, as well as the monitoring of their external business and supply chain relationships.

TABIA has worked with the City of Toronto, The City of Toronto BIA Office, and Mastercard Canada to put on this thought leadership event, to help understand the risks and facilitate a discussion to ensure we are all protected. The day will consist of thought leadership presentation (s) and moderated Q&A.

Location: Council Chambers, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W, M5H 2N1

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to ensure enough time to pass through City Hall security check.

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*** Please note the agenda is subject to change and is not considered final.

Agenda

1:00 - 1:15 PM

Introduction, welcome remarks

1:15 - 2:15 PM

Panel: Public / Private partnership in the combat against cybercrime and frauds.

2:15 - 2:30PM

Break

2:30 - 3:10 PM

Presentation + Q&A: Resilient Governance: The state of cybersecurity in cities

3:10 - 4PM

Mix & Mingle

Sessions

Public/Private partnership in the combat against cybercrime and frauds
Cybercrime and fraud pose significant threats, with criminals constantly evolving their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities. To combat these threats, public and private sector organizations must collaborate to share knowledge, resources, and expertise. This session will focus on necessary initiatives that needs to be developed in our market to prevent and stop spread of fraud, as well as strategies for fostering greater cooperation between law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and fintech companies. Learn how collaboration can help protect both businesses and consumers from the ever-evolving threat landscape.
1. Speakers:
  - Kate Karn - Director, Public Policy - Mastercard
  - David Coffey - Toronto Police Services
  - Anindya Sen - University of Waterloo Cybersecurity & Privacy Institute
  - John Kiru - TABIA
  - Darryl Julott - Digital Main Street (moderator).

Resilient Governance: Safeguarding public infrastructure amid rising cyberattacks
It is widely recognized that cities and local government agencies have increasingly become targets of ransomware in recent years. Public sector organizations and their cybersecurity teams are under continuous pressure to efficiently monitor and secure their ever-growing and evolving online footprint, as well as the monitoring of their external business and supply chain relationships. Learn insights derived from other cities, common vulnerabilities and trends, and other impacts to be aware of.
Speaker: David Houssman, Manager Cybersecurity Development

Resilient Governance: Safeguarding Infrastructure Amid Rising Cyberattacks

Resilient Governance: Safeguarding Infrastructure Amid Rising Cyberattacks

Event Info

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