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Organized by: ISC2 Toronto Chapter — https://www.eventbrite.com/o/22685342543Important: Registration closes Tuesday, November 24 at 12:00pm (noon).
CIBC Square has strict building security rules for visiting any floor. Registration will close at noon on November 24 to give building security enough time to issue a QR code for entry to every registered attendee. Anyone wishing to attend must register before registration closes. We are unable to accommodate ad-hoc or walk-in registration on the day of the event due to building security requirements.
If you have registered, please expect an email from CIBC Square containing a QR code for access to the Microsoft floor. We will not be able to assist anyone who is not registered in obtaining a QR code from the building on the day of the event.
About this event
Join the ISC2 Toronto Chapter and WiCyS for our November monthly event, hosted and powered by Microsoft Canada. As AI agents move from pilots into production, security leaders are being asked to secure AI, defend with AI, and protect the data behind it all at once. This evening brings two perspectives on that challenge: a keynote from Microsoft Canada’s National Security Officer on the priorities that should shape a security program in the agentic era, followed by a practitioner session that brings that strategy down to the ground floor, drawing on real-world incidents and research to show which AI risks security teams should be acting on right now. Come connect with fellow members and the WiCyS community, and leave with a clearer view of what to prioritize next.
Keynote
Speaker: John O’Brien - National Security Officer, Microsoft Canada
LinkedIn: John O'Brien | LinkedIn
About the Speaker: As the National Security Officer for Microsoft Canada, John leads the company’s Canadian security strategy to build trust in Microsoft technology through security partnerships, threat-intelligence sharing, and engagement with governments and Canadian stakeholders to strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem. John joined Microsoft in 2021, holding security roles across Threat Intelligence, Security Research, and Security Customer Success. Prior to Microsoft, he spent 16 years at the Communications Security Establishment and the Canadian Digital Service, supporting Canada through critical security and public health events. He has built and operated systems to strengthen the Government of Canada’s cyber defence, working closely with foreign governments, academia, and industry. John holds a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from the University of New Brunswick. He resides in Ottawa, Ontario with his wife and three children, and outside of work enjoys building, growing, and fixing things as a way to stay grounded with nature and his community.
Topic: Securing What’s Next: Priorities for Security Leaders in the Agentic Era
Topic Description: A broader leadership perspective spanning securing AI, defending with AI, preparing the organization for AI, and securing the data that powers it.
Session #2
Speaker: Saranya Arulnathan - Cyber Risk & Compliance Consultant, Roger Mex Ltd.
LinkedIn: Saranya Arulnathan, MSc CSF, MSc B.Analytics, CCISO, CTIA | LinkedIn
About the Speaker: Saranya Arulnathan is a technology and cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience across financial services, digital payments, and technology consulting. Her work focuses on cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and technology transformation, helping organizations improve their security practices and adapt to evolving digital challenges. She has also been involved in cloud modernization and initiatives that support responsible AI, digital trust, and stronger, more resilient technology environments. She believes in making technology safer, more practical, and more accessible for businesses and the people they serve.
Topic: From Strategy to Triage: Which AI Risks Demand Action Today?
Topic Description: Between rapid innovation, industry headlines, and boardroom pressure, it’s hard to know which AI risks deserve attention now. This session separates demonstrated, real-world threats from emerging theory, using public incidents and research. Attendees will leave with a practical way to prioritize AI risks and cut through the noise, plus time for debate.
CPE: Earn 2 CPEs for attending this event.
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Event venue
Microsoft Canadian Headquarters (Suite 4400), 81 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5J 0E7, CA, Canada
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