From Classroom to Cyber Frontline: Real-World Stories of Battles in Cybersecurity
In partnership with Lighthouse Labs
From Classroom to Cyber Frontline: Real-World Stories of Battles in Cybersecurity
Hosted in collaboration between Vancouver Tech Journal and Lighthouse Labs, this event will bring together cybersecurity specialists ranging in healthcare, legal and tech industries to discuss real-world challenges during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
This engaging conversation will explore cybersecurity prevention strategies, what skills are needed in the industry, and Canada’s position on the global cybersecurity stage.
Join us to hear from:
Claire Feltrin, Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Innovation Lawyer at Deloitte Legal
Claire is a member of Deloitte Legal’s Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Innovation team. She assists clients from all sectors on various privacy and cybersecurity matters, including data breach investigations, regulatory interactions, privacy and security audits, and data governance. Claire also advises on e-commerce, marketing initiatives, technology transactions, and general corporate commercial issues related to conducting business over the Internet. Previously, Claire worked at the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada and the Centre for Law, Technology and Society in Ottawa.
Penny Longman, Director, Information Security and Data Stewardship for Fraser Health Authority
Penny is is the Director, Information Security and Data Stewardship at Fraser Health who is always looking for ways to help people safely engage with and exploit technology. She has experience in a variety of industries across Canada, in IT and Security and is especially passionate about real transformational change in security awareness and management within organizations.
Aarti Gadhia, Founder and CEO of Standout to Lead; Principal Security Specialist at Microsoft
Aarti is a changemaker for women and underrepresented groups in leadership and STEM. She currently works at Microsoft as a cybersecurity lead and comes from an accomplished background in sales. Aarti founded Standout to Lead to empower women in cybersecurity and has been nominated in the Top 20 Women in Cyber Security in Canada.
Jeremy Shaki, CEO of Lighthouse Labs
Jeremy Shaki is the Founder & CEO of Lighthouse Labs, a Vancouver-based technology skills training provider that offers coding, data, and cybersecurity programs for individuals and corporations, emphasizing real-world skills and high job placement rates. Shaki's motivation for starting the business stemmed from a desire to provide opportunities for adults to change careers in the tech industry. Lighthouse Labs caters to a wide range of professionals aged 23 to 35, charging for programs with funding options. Shaki's favorite aspects of his role include witnessing graduates' success stories and collaborating with impact-driven colleagues.
