Cybersecurity

Operation: Defend The North 2026 April (Vancouver)

The April 2026 edition of Operation: Defend The North in Vancouver is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity preparedness within today’s complex digital environments.

This event unites cybersecurity professionals to address the latest threat trends, explore effective defensive tactics, and foster strategic coordination essential for safeguarding organizations against sophisticated cyber attacks. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the importance of staying ahead of emerging threats and building robust defense mechanisms has never been greater.

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Event details

Dates
15 October 2026
Location
Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada
Organiser
siberX
Industry
Cybersecurity

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Analyzing the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape
  • Developing Robust Defensive Strategies
  • Promoting Collaboration and Organizational Resilience
  • Key Insights for Cybersecurity Professionals

On stage

Speakers

  • Afshaad Rajabally, Bank of Montreal
  • Alex Dow, Chief Innovations Officer, Mirai Security
  • Ali Abbas Hirji, Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Cyber Defence
  • Amy Kirtay, Director, Cybersecurity Strategic Priorities, Government of British Columbia
  • Anton Kaiser, VP, Cyber Assurance, Corpay
  • Antonio Brandao, Director Cybersecurity Services - CISO, BCNET
  • Dora Eross, VP Internal Audit, Prospera Credit Union
  • Dragana Panic, Director of Infrastructure and Information Security, Mountain Equipment Company (MEC)
  • Gerry Akkerman, CIO, Legal Aid BC
  • James Bayne, Director Cybersecurity Solutions, PrivacyWorks
  • Jonathan Friesen, Director, Trust Enablement, Jane App
  • Lia Sana, Director, Information Security, Fraser Health Authority
  • Maleena Singh, Director of Incident Response, Mirai Security Inc
  • Mary Carmichael, Director, Governance, Risk, and Compliance Advisory, Momentum Technology

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