Advisory Board.

Evgeniy Kharam

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Discern Security

Evgeniy is a cybersecurity architect, advisor, author and podcast host with more than two decades of industry experience. He is known for translating complex security challenges into clear business conversations and for strengthening communication across the cybersecurity community.

Morgan Frese

Enterprise Account Executive

Horizon3.ai

Morgan is a cybersecurity sales leader and community advocate with experience building new markets and connecting organizations with practical security capabilities. She brings a strong perspective on customer needs, industry relationships and the human side of cybersecurity growth.

Rafael Arturo Ramírez

Senior Manager, Technology Audit and Advisory

Manulife

Rafael is a cybersecurity and technology leader with more than 20 years of experience across financial services, telecommunications and industry. He is also the founder of CyberRunners and an active mentor and community builder within Canada's cybersecurity ecosystem.

Junior Williams

Principal Enterprise Architect, Security and AI

BITSUMMIT

Junior advises leaders on consequential technology decisions spanning cybersecurity, enterprise architecture and artificial intelligence. He contributes to Canadian standards work, industry education and public conversations about responsible and resilient technology.

Gabrielle Botbol

Offensive Security Expert and Cybersecurity Educator

Gabrielle is an award winning penetration tester, educator and advocate recognized for making cybersecurity more accessible. Her work spans ethical hacking, mobile and application security, mentorship and the advancement of women in cybersecurity.

Julien Richard

Vice President, Information Security

Lastwall

Julien is an information security leader, security researcher and community builder. He founded the Atlantic Cybersecurity Collective and contributes to conversations connecting technical practice, responsible security research and public policy.

James Cairns

Chief Information Security Officer

Bow Valley College

James is a cybersecurity executive and enterprise technology strategist with extensive experience in security leadership, governance and education. He is a strong advocate for developing talent and helping people become an active part of organizational resilience.

Farzia Khan

Senior Manager, Information Security TD

Farzia is an award winning technology leader, cyber literacy advocate and champion for women in science and technology. She founded NextGen Digital Defender, ElleHacks and RoboCon to expand access, education and opportunity for the next generation.

Charlie Tsao

Public Service and Cybersecurity Contributor

Charlie brings experience in public service, policy, emergency management and community development. He contributes a valuable perspective on public trust, national resilience and the connection between cybersecurity and broader institutional priorities.

Lionel Akagah

Cybersecurity Leader and Community Builder

Lionel is a bilingual cybersecurity professional with experience spanning Africa, Europe and North America. His background includes consulting, organizational security leadership and extensive work strengthening professional communities and cyber resilience across Canada.

Mary Carmichael

Field Chief Information Security Officer, Western Canada

Bell Cyber

Mary is an award winning cybersecurity, technology risk and AI governance leader. She advises organizations on cyber resilience, governance and emerging technology while contributing to research, mentorship and the advancement of women in technology.

Jason Grimbeek

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Iron Spear Information Security

Jason founded Iron Spear to provide practical cybersecurity guidance grounded in business risk and operational reality. He brings deep consulting experience across information technology and operational technology security, with a strong commitment to trust, independence and technical rigour.

Jarett Parent

Chief Executive Officer

C3SA Cyber Security Audit Corporation

Jarett is a cybersecurity executive and community leader whose experience spans national security, critical infrastructure and operational resilience. He also serves as Board Chair and Lead of BSides Ottawa, supporting knowledge sharing and collaboration across Canada's cybersecurity community.