Cyberattacks on manufacturers is on the rise, and Food and Beverage production in Ontario is considered a Critical Infrastructure and a prime target as a part of national security.

Join us as we present views from industry experts in the protection of plant systems against never-ending and accelerated Cyber Attacks. The integrity of Ontario’s food and beverage production systems are critical to protect the citizens of both Canada and the United States.

This highly informative session gives you the latest data on threats against your operations and strategies to protect the OT (Operational Technology) side of your networks.

Speakers

“A CSIS Cyber Threat Awareness presentation: Our Threats… Your Risks!”

Terry T from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service’s (CSIS) Toronto Region Cyber Investigations Unit. He has nearly 20 years of experience as a professional Intelligence Officer. He leads the unit’s Strategic Partnerships and Engagement efforts throughout Southern Ontario and the GTA working with Critical Infrastructure providers and other partners to increase overall Cyber resiliency.

“Protecting the Operational Technology on your plant floor”

Dave Nixon P.Eng. is the President and co-founder of ONYX Engineering. ONYX is an Associate Member of Food & Beverage Ontario specializing in plant and process automation, controls and modernization. Over 33 years of experience in plant controls, network and communication has led Dave to be the leading voice of Operational Technology Cybersecurity. Often overlooked by traditional corporate IT is the connected Operational Technologies (OT) deployed on the plant floor and remote areas within the operations. Join us as we explore the threat against your operations the how you can identify your exposure and mitigate the OT risks.

“We all play a role in risk mitigation – How to make sure everyone is trained”

Danny Pehar has more than 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, and has become one of its foremost experts. As a member of the Forbes Technology Council, Danny is also a monthly cybersecurity
content contributor to the renowned business magazine. As the architect of the Cybercrime Equation, Danny works closely with the Toronto Police Cyber task force as well as the FBI cyber task force. Join Danny as he explores the need to engage and train the entire organization as the first line of defence against Cyberattacks.