It’s no secret that cybersecurity skills are some of the most sought after in today’s job market. But what exactly are cybersecurity skills? Is a technical background required to find work in this field? How do evolving technologies, social changes, and altering economic and geopolitical landscapes factor in to the work that cybersecurity professionals do?  

Join a panel of cybersecurity leaders from a variety of BC higher education institutes as we share our thoughts about the answers to these questions. More importantly, bring questions; let’s talk, and maybe you’ll find yourself considering unexpected opportunities!

LARRY CARSON Summit 2023

Larry Carson

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and, Associate Director, Information Security Management, University of British Columbia

Dave Kubert

Dave Kubert

Director, Information Security, University of Price Edward Island

Dave spent his career in academia working in Unix systems administration, network engineering, and software development before finally surrendering the last vestiges of his soul and moving into information security. Dave’s professional interests include redefining the role of information security in organizational structures, risk governance, walking a fine line, and being in over his head.

Summit Speaker

Maleena Singh

Director of Cyber Security, British Columbia Institute of Technology

Robert Ball

Robert Ball

Director Information Security, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Summit Speaker

Zoe Armer

Program Manager - Cybersecurity, University of British Columbia

Zoë Armer is the Program Manager, Cybersecurity, at UBC. With IT experience going back more years than she cares to admit, Zoë has been with UBC since 2012 and in Cybersecurity since 2016.

Zoë’s portfolio covers all the “non-tech” side of Cybersecurity, including Program, Project, Portfolio Management for all Cybersecurity Projects at UBC, along with Cybersecurity Communications & Engagement. Zoë believes passionately in the people side of cybersecurity, making sure that technology projects are understood and implemented so that people understand the WHY. Shifting the culture at UBC to one where cybersecurity hygiene and good practice comes naturally and is seen as everyone’s responsibility is also a primary focus.

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Session Recording

Technology Track

Session Format
Multi-Campus Panel Discussion (45 mins)