iON at the Western Canada Information Security Conference
The Western Canada Information Security Conference is back on May 16-17! This year’s event will once more bring together IT Security and Audit professionals plus OEM and local vendors for two days of top-notch presentations and excellent networking opportunities. The top names in cybersecurity will be well represented at this year’s event, so if you’re a network defender of any kind, this is one conference you won’t want to miss!
iON is proud to be a Gold-level sponsor for this year’s virtual event, which follows the layout of past in-person conferences with a virtual Lobby, Exhibit Hall, and Auditorium. Our own Stephen Mathezer, Field CTO, will conduct one of this year’s can’t-miss presentations: Raising the Bar of ICS Security on Monday May 16 at 1 pm CT/12 pm MT. With the crucial importance of Industrial Control Systems to our everyday lives, Stephen’s presentation will explore the fine balance of maintaining effective security controls for ICS with the need to keep these systems operating continuously.
WCISC will also continue its legacy of showcasing exceptional keynote presentations:
- Theresa Payton, the first female White House Chief Information Officer. From the Firing Lines to a Fireside Chat: An In-Depth Conversation on Today’s Issues Facing Each of You and Your Organization is on Day 1 at Noon CT /11 am MT.
- Marc Saltzman, a freelance journalist for more than 20 publications. Tech it Out: The Future is Near Now is on Day 1 at 8:30 am CT/ 9:30 am MT
- Shawnee Delaney, a decorated Intelligence Officer and licensed Private Investigator who has conducted thousands of public and private investigations. Her presentation is on Day 2 at Noon CT / 11 am MT.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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