Operation: Defend The North 2025 (Vancouver)

Defend the North 2025

OPERATION: DEFEND THE NORTHA Canadian Cybersecurity Readiness Exercise

Our immersive online event is designed to simulate a fictitious cyber attack against Canada’s critical sectors —Energy, Finance & Banking, Healthcare, Government Services, and Telecommunications. Together, we navigate a simulated cyber crisis via an interactive online tabletop event, accessible virtually from anywhere, uniting industry leaders, cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders in fortifying our defenses.

This event is online and in-person.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

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Director of Enterprise Security
SaskEnergy
Director of Enterprise Security at SaskEnergy
Divisional Manager Infrastructure & Cyber Security
Metro Vancouver
Divisional Manager Infrastructure & Cyber Security at Metro Vancouver
Director of Incident Response
Mirai Security Inc.
Director of Incident Response at Mirai Security Inc.
Cyber Security and Tech Risk, Advisor and Business Partner
Teck Resources Limited
Cyber Security and Tech Risk, Advisor and Business Partner at Teck Resources Limited
Security Operations Center Lead
Mark Anthony Group
Security Operations Center Lead at Mark Anthony Group
President
ISACA Vancouver
President at ISACA Vancouver
Chief Innovations Officer
Mirai Security
Chief Innovations Officer at Mirai Security
Executive Director & CISO
Alberta Health Services
Executive Director & CISO at Alberta Health Services
A/Assistant Deputy Minister & Chief Technology Officer
BC Public Service
A/Assistant Deputy Minister & Chief Technology Officer at BC Public Service
Vice President Information Security and Architecture
Concert Properties
Vice President Information Security and Architecture at Concert Properties
VP, CISO
Equifax Canada
VP, CISO at Equifax Canada
Manager of Cybersecurity
Odlum Brown
Manager of Cybersecurity at Odlum Brown
Distinguished Full Stack Architect
TD Bank
Distinguished Full Stack Architect at TD Bank
Director of Security Services, CISO
Pacific Blue Cross
Director of Security Services, CISO at Pacific Blue Cross
Senior Cybersecurity Strategist
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Senior Cybersecurity Strategist at Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Vice President Information Technology
Enova Power Corp
Vice President Information Technology at Enova Power Corp
Chair
Operation: Defend the North
Chair at Operation: Defend the North

Join us for breakfast and start your day off right!

Kick off "Defend the North" with an exciting overview of our mission and prepare for a dynamic cyber defence simulation.

The collapse of telecom systems sparks widespread disruption, public uncertainty, and a surge of misinformation. This module examines the initial investigation into potential threats, identifying vulnerabilities, and establishing secure communication pathways to analyze and mitigate the impact on critical operations.

Recharge with a tasty snack break!

Refuel and re-energize with a warm lunch!

The telecoms outage brings key operations to a standstill, disrupting supply chains and critical systems. This module focuses on eliminating threats, restoring functionality, and minimizing economic impact with attempts to reestablish secure and reliable connectivity across essential networks.

Recharge with a tasty snack break!

Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

Join us for breakfast and start your day off right!

Kick off "Defend the North" with an exciting overview of our mission and prepare for a dynamic cyber defence simulation.

Recharge with a tasty snack break!

Refuel and re-energize with a warm lunch!

The telecoms outage brings key operations to a standstill, disrupting supply chains and critical systems. This module focuses on eliminating threats, restoring functionality, and minimizing economic impact with attempts to reestablish secure and reliable connectivity across essential networks.

Recharge with a tasty snack break!

Take a moment to stretch and breathe deep!

About the Venue

Simon Fraser University

580 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3

A beacon of academic excellence in Vancouver, British Columbia, Simon Fraser University combines innovative architecture with a breathtaking natural setting. Its modern facilities and vibrant campus culture create an inspiring environment for learning, collaboration, and growth.

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