Conference Program
The Canadian InfoSec Summit 2005 is a two-day inaugural event, taking
place in Ottawa, Canada's Capital.
Canadian InfoSec Summit 2005 is the premier information security event
of its kind. It will incorporate a leading-edge program in the security
domain as it relates to information security, technology, services, government
policies and regulations. This industry is rapidly evolving and the Canadian
InfoSec Summit 2005 will ensure a content-rich conference designed to
provide high value information in one place, at one time. The event is
also designed to provide an unprecedented networking opportunity.
The conference organizers have established a Program Committee of key
industry participants to enrich the conference program. Their goal is
to maximize attendee benefits by creating an event that promotes education
and awareness among the CIO community regarding the present and future
within the security domain.
The Program Committee has identified Critical Infrastructure Protection
as the central theme of the conference, linking with secondary topics
such as Managed Security Services, Government Policy and Certification.
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Conference Theme - Critical Infrastructure
Protection (CIP)
North America's economy is dependent on a reliable critical
infrastructure that can withstand the challenges of natural
and/or man-made disasters. The health, security and safety
of North Americans could be seriously affected should critical
infrastructure protection fail. We need only to remember as
far back as December 26, 2004 to alert ourselves to the devastation
and destruction caused by the tsunami along the coast of Sumatra.
On March 28, 2005 yet another strong earthquake hit Indonesia
causing widespread fear of another tsunami. While we are not
immune to such a disaster, one that hit much closer to home
was the 2003 Power Grid failure along the East Coast of North
America, parts of Europe and Scandinavia. Much of the Canadian
economy was affected for over a week; workers and investors
lost billions due to manufacturing shut-downs; government
costs associated with the blackout cost millions; and utilities
companies lost hundreds of millions.
These disasters, along with BSE, SARS, Bird Flu and others
create an increasing need for Critical Infrastructure Protection
(CIP). Private and public sectors alike must apprise themselves
of all available means to protect their systems and business
processes. CIP is a means of protection against e-terrorism,
cyber-crime and helps managing our way through natural and
man-made disasters. Prevention, Detection and Reaction are
components of CIP and will be addressed at the Canadian InfoSec
Summit 2005, providing key technology executives with the
knowledge and tools they require for successful protection
of the critical infrastructure associated with their organizations.
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Secondary Topics
- Managed Security Services (MSS)
The use of managed security services is at the forefront of Critical
Infrastructure Protection. The security posture of both private and public
organizations can be jeopardized when not protected on an around-the-clock
basis. Issues such as cost, accessibility and infrastructure interdependencies
must all be considered when deciding on managed security best practises.
Service providers offer a wealth of options such as VPN, intrusion detection
and prevention, application security, anti-spyware, anti-spam filters
and anti-virus solutions just to name a few. Many of these options will
be discussed in-depth at the Canadian InfoSec Summit 2005.
- Government Policy and Certification
IT security within the government of Canada was last audited in 2002.
Since then, there have been new threats to information technology requiring
the implementation of policies and standards in government, across the
board. Now in place are business continuity standards and management of
information security standards - still needed are policies addressing
risk management, security training and awareness, and asset management.
Policies and standards must be learned, implemented and adhered to if
they are to succeed in meeting the challenges posed by Critical Infrastructure
Protection. Ways of helping your organization to achieve CIP objectives
will be discussed throughout this summit.
Other topics may include:
- Critical Infrastructure Interdependencies
- Emergency Preparedness
- Risk Management and Security Engineering
- Securing Electronic Service Delivery
- Policy Issues of interest to Chief Information Officers
- Identity and Access Management
- Transitioning Technology Platforms, Best Practices Panel
- Certification & Accreditation
- Homeland Security: Lawful Access, Industry Panel
We invite you to frequently check our web site for regular updates
on the conference program.
Program Chair
Ken Joseph
Program Chair
Tel: 613-599-6255 Ext. 210
kjoseph@bblockstech.com
Emil M. Petriu
Acting Dean University of Ottawa
Co-Chair
613-562-5800 ext. 6175
dean@eng.uottawa.ca
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Members |
Kathy Mahoney
Vice President, Corporate Programs, OCRI
Tel: (613) 828-OCRI (6274) ext. 260
Fax: (613) 726-3444
kmahoney@ocri.ca
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Aaron Baillie
Business Development Officer
Industry Canada/Industrie Canada
Tel: (613) 990-4299
baillie.aaron@ic.gc.ca
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Chaouki Dakdouki
Director
Industry Canada
Regulatory Policy and Planning
Tel: (613) 990-9142
dakdouki.chaouki@ic.gc.ca
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Dyna Vink
Sr Associate Director, Marketing Communication
Bell Security Solutions Inc.
Tel: 613-237-5995 x235
dyna.vink@bell.ca
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Brad Fairweather
Corporate Development
Bell Security Solutions Inc.
Tel: (613) 237-5995 x 238
brad.fairweather@bell.ca
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Claude Brulé
Academic Chair, Computer Studies Department
Algonquin College
Tel: (613) 727-4723 ext 5984
Fax: (613) 727-7695
brulec@algonquincollege.com
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Bill Collins
Conference Board Member
Tel:613-599-6255
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Peter Turpin
VP Sales & Marketing
Acerra Learning Inc
(613)237-6388 ext 279
peterturpin@acerra.ca
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Micheal Dine
Director of Technology and Network Architecture
599-6255 ext 203
mdine@bblockstech.com
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Eddie Mak
Director of Technology and Strategies
613-599-6255 ext. 201
mak@bblockstech.com |
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