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October 25-27, 2022

Grand Okanagan Resort

British Columbia, Canada

Creating Business Differentiators with Tech, Data, and Security

ETx Canada

ROUNDTABLE

Complimentary live sessions and peer networking for Canadian IT Leaders

powered by

Enterprise Transformation Canada Exchange Summit

May 26, 2021

Agenda & Session Recordings

Opening Presentation (10 min): Disruptive Cybersecurity

Speaker: Alexis Pappas, Executive Director, Canadian Blockchain Association for Women, Project Director, GuildOne

Abstract: Driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is moving rapidly towards a far more digital and automated future – but the widespread adoption of disruptive technologies like cloud services, AI and edge computing poses major challenges to the security of sensitive data. With the limited effectiveness of traditional cybersecurity strategies in this new threat landscape, digital disruption is both the obstacle and solution to corporate resiliency and data integrity. Based on advanced encryption, blockchain applications are a powerful emerging tool for securing Business 4.0.

Alexis Pappas

Executive Director, Canadian Blockchain Association for Women

Project Director,

GuildOne

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  • Keynote Presentation (20 min): Rise of the Machines: The new AI and ML breakthroughs that are shaping the future of cyber security

Speaker: Robert Falzon, Head of Engineering, Office of the CTO - Security Evangelist, Check Point Software Technologies

Abstract: Algorithms are being used to choose who lives & who dies. Computers are being programmed to make decisions that impact every facet of our lives. Based on the ethics of cyber-criminals, Check Point has made incredible breakthroughs using algorithms to detect the DNA of Malware & in an industry-first breakthrough that will provide the best threat prevention in the world! Explore the fundamentals of AI and ML, and what may be coming next!

Robert Falzon

Head of Engineering, Office of the CTO - Security Evangelist

Check Point Software Technologies

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  • Fireside Chat (20 min): Seize the Zero Trust Moment: Accelerate your Business Transformation with Confidence
    Speakers: Kevin Magee, Chief Security Officer, Microsoft Canada | Phil Armstrong, former EVP and CIO, Great-West Life Co
    Abstract: The new way of work is remote, mobile-first, and cloud-based. Digital transformation is enabling new business models, creating linkages between customers, suppliers and partners. But, this transformation expands the attack surface. Zero trust has become a necessity, and is based on the principle of least privilege access and that no user or application should be trusted.

    Kevin Magee, CSO Microsoft Canada joins Phil Armstrong, former EVP and CIO of Great-West Life Co. for a fireside chat focused on Zero Trust, the new reality of security and powering business success with digital transformation.

Kevin Magee

Chief Security Officer

Microsoft Canada

Phil Armstrong

Former EVP and CIO

Great-West Life Co

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  • Enterprise End User Case Studies (20 min): Interactive real-world case studies where executive end users and solution providers discuss challenges faced, solutions, strategy, implementation and outcomes.
  • Case Study (20 min): Cloud Adoption: Transforming IS Service Delivery, A Success Story
    Speaker: Rishi Muchalla, National Cloud Security Architect and Business Strategist, Check Point Software Technologies
    Abstract: Join Rishi Muchalla, as he walks us through key considerations, challenges and techniques used during a successful Cloud Adoption Program with a major Canadian enterprise. He will discuss business drivers and changes in technical strategy that support a transition to a Hybrid Multi-Cloud service delivery environment, and share his unique insider experiences.

Rishi Muchalla

National Cloud Security Architect and Business Strategist

Check Point Software Technologies

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  • Case Study (20 min): Attack Surface Management: How Attackers Leverage Digital Transformation and How to Build a Defense
    Speaker: Rob Rachwald, Director of Product Marketing - Cortex Xpanse, Palo Alto Networks
    Abstract: Adversaries are much faster at finding vulnerable assets to attack than defenders are at finding those same assets to secure. To help enterprises gain ground in this battle, the Palo Alto Networks Cortex® Xpanse™ research team studied the public-facing internet attack surface of some of the world’s largest businesses.

    In this case study session, we will share key findings from our research, how attackers are looking at your network from an outside-in perspective, and the lessons Xpanse has learned in attack surface management over the past five years.

Rob Rachwald

Director of Product Marketing - Cortex Xpanse

Palo Alto Networks

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  • Case Study (20 min): The Mandate to Secure Cloud Transformation
    Speaker: Phil Armstrong, Former EVP and CIO, Great West Life Co
    Abstract: The new way of work is remote, mobile-first, and cloud-based. Employees expect instant, secure access to applications, information, and resources. Meanwhile, threats proliferate, VPNs lag, hardware costs rise, and little is truly secure. Hub-and-spoke networks employing castle-and-moat security are no longer tenable, and leaders that cling to legacy architectures put enterprises at risk. Phil Armstrong  presents a real world Secure Cloud Transformation journey which resulted in a practical approach that prioritized security and user performance to align with today’s way of working.

    In this session, we’ll discuss how enterprise IT leaders can:
    • Improve customer digital experience while safeguarding sensitive information
    • Increase user performance while minimizing risk
    • Drive revenue and scalability while controlling costs

Phil Armstrong

Former EVP and CIO

Great West Life Co

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  • Wrap-Up Panel Discussion with Q&A (30 min): Disruptive Cybersecurity
    Speakers: Alexis Pappas, Executive Director, Canadian Blockchain Association for Women, Project Director, GuildOne | Robert Falzon, Head of Engineering, Office of the CTO - Security Evangelist, Check Point Software Technologies | Phil Armstrong, Former EVP and CIO, Great West Life Co

Alexis Pappas

Executive Director, Canadian Blockchain Association for Women

Project Director,

GuildOne

Robert Falzon

Head of Engineering, Office of the CTO - Security Evangelist

Check Point Software Technologies

Phil Armstrong

Former EVP and CIO

Great-West Life Co

Watch this Session!

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Past ETx Canada Speakers

Alizabeth Calder, ICD.D, NACD CERT (Cyber), MBA

Adjunct Analyst, Consulting CIO

IDC

Blaine Mathieu

Chief Marketing & Product Officer

VANTIQ

Lars Goransson

Managing Director

IDC Canada

Nigel Wallis

Research Vice President, IoT and Industries

IDC Canada

Tony Olvet

Group Vice President, Research

IDC Canada

Philippe Johnston

Director General, Digital Services | National VP, CIO Association of Canada

Transport Canada 

Phil McBride

CIO

Molson Coors Canada

Joseph Pucciarelli

GVP & IT Executive Advisor

IDC

Bipasha Chiu

Vice President, Business Solutions Delivery and Relationship Management

LCBO

Cari Covent

Vice President, Intelligent Automation

Canadian Tire

Sam Masri

Chief Operating Officer

SAP Canada

Tracy Dallaire

Senior Director Technology Integration Academic

Mohawk College

Denis Gaudreault

Country Manager

Intel Canada Ltd

Rob Falzon

Head of Engineering, Office of the CTO - Security Evangelist

Check Point Software Technologies

Kevin Lonergan

Research Manager, Security and Infrastructure

IDC

Steven Delaney

CEO & Co-Founder

Capital Blockchain

Megha Kumar

Research Director

IDC

Jean Philippe Bouchard

VP Mobility and Consumer

IDC Canada

Past ETx Canada Attendees

ETx Canada Attendees

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