The Infrastructure Protection and International Security (IPIS) Student Association is excited to bring you this conference in collaboration with the Faculty of Public Affairs Research Month.

The event features three distinguished experts with in-depth knowledge of our theme, cybersecurity. The guest speakers will present on their topics and a discussion panel will follow. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and network with panelists and peers.

Complimentary refreshments are provided, as well as a cash bar.

AGENDA

5:00-6:00 Presentations- specific titles TBC
6:00-6:30 Refreshment Break
6:30-7:30 Question Panel and Networking

SPEAKERS

Mark Matz is the Director of Policy and Issues Management within the National Cyber Security Directorate at Public Safety Canada. Mark has worked in various policy positions with the Government of Canada, including with the Privy Council Office and Canadian Heritage. Mark holds a Masters of Philosophy from the University of Oxford, which he attended as a Rhodes Scholar.

Joe Waddington is the Director General, Cyber Protection, in the Information Technology Security (ITS) Branch of the CSE. The Cyber Protection team is responsible for the architecture, engineering and development of security and cryptographic solutions for the Government of Canada. The team also provides security-related advice and guidance to Government of Canada departments developing and deploying technology solutions. Joe graduated from University of Waterloo in 1988 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science.