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Calling ALL Cyber Enthusiasts

Due to the overwhelming interest, we will be continuing with monthly cybersecurity events.  everyone is Welcome!
Our 1st monthly event is on Tuesday, March 9th, 2:30 pm EST featuring Sharon Chand & Allison White from Deloitte & Touche LLP

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Deloitte's Cyber Risk Services practice helps complex organizations more confidently pursue their strategic growth, innovation and performance objectives through proactive management of the associated cyber risks. In this interactive session we will cover the background, current state, and importance of cybersecurity in today’s marketplace, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on cyber and the “next normal”. You will also get the opportunity to hear about the components of an effective cyber program, and walk through some real-life case studies across a few cyber domains, and how we have handled the challenges we’ve seen in our day-to-day life of helping clients prepare for, respond, and recover from a cybersecurity event.
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With more than 20 years of experience, Sharon leads teams focusing on critical infrastructure, delivering cyber solutions and regulatory compliance. She has supported clients across the Power & Utilities industry over the last 12 years. Sharon brings deep experience in risk governance, identity and access management, and cyber risk strategy.

She has worked with industry standard frameworks including National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Electric Subsector Cybersecurity Capability Maturity (ES-C2M2), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in addition to regulatory requirements such as Payment Card Industry (PCI), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), North American Electric Reliability Corporation/Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (NERC/FERC), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Sharon leads Talent for Deloitte’s 4,000 cyber US professionals. Additionally, she has proudly served as the lead Quality Assurance Principal for Deloitte’s cyber projects at a large public utility for the past 18 months.
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Allison is a manager in the cyber risk practice with over 8 years of experience in the cybersecurity strategy and implementation space, delivering solutions that help clients across a variety of industries prepare for and respond to a cyber event. She has experience in cyber strategy and governance, identity and access management, technical resilience, incident response and business continuity.

Allison is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and has experience performing cybersecurity assessments using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to help clients adhere to regulatory requirements.

Allison is also the North Central region point of contact for Deloitte's Women in Cyber initiative, empowering women in the Cyber Risk practice by fostering an environment that enhances engagement and retention of female cyber risk practitioners and establishes Deloitte as the market leader in this space.

Thank you to everyone that joined us for our Google Explore CSR events and Case Competition from January 14th to February 1st!  Due to the numerous requests for additional presentations, we will be continuing monthly cybersecurity events.
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Join our Google Explore CSR REGISTER Mini-Course Workshops & Cybersecurity Case Competition brought to you by Queen's University, Royal Military College & CAN-CWiC, and win CA$H prizes.  

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​If it were measured as a country, then cybercrime — which is predicted to inflict damages totaling $6 trillion USD globally in 2021 — would be the world’s third-largest economy after the U.S. and China. – Steve Morgan, Editor-in-Chief, Cybercrime Magazine.

Mini-Courses and Cybersecurity case competition Goals

  • GOAL #1:  We want to inspire, engage and connect to womxn about the diverse opportunities that are available for careers in Cybersecurity.
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  • ​GOAL #2:  Lay the groundwork in a fun and exciting way to introduce the world of Cybersecurity to novices and womxn in the field of cybersecurity (current students and professionals in the workforce).
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  • GOAL #3:  Develop a highly skilled and diverse workforce by piquing your curiosity about the dynamic world of cybersecurity:  cyber crime, cyber attacks and cyber bullying and how you can protect your family and your country.

The Dynamic World of Cybersecurity

.•  Cybersecurity has something for everyone! Skills are needed from a diverse range of backgrounds. Cybersecurity evolves quickly so you will always be learning and developing new skills.

•  There is a high demand for a talented cybersecurity workforce. Our government predicts that IT and cybersecurity will be among the fastest growing and best paying jobs over the next decade.

•  Cybersecurity plays a vital role in the lives of all Canadians and the cybersecurity workforce makes a difference in our world. Building a national cybersecurity workforce enhances Canada’s national security and promotes economic prosperity. 
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Careers in Cybersecurity

Join womxn across the country for careers in organizations that carry a high demand for cyber experts and encompass the R.C.M.P., Communications Security Establishment, IBM, Irdeto, Financial Institutions, Government and a host of additional industries that all require your cyber expertise.

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​For more information on careers, please review an extensive report on careers in cybersecurity by Deloitte or visit cyber.cs.queensu.ca for the Queen's University /RMC NSERC CREATE Cybersecurity Program.

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