COHORT

OCT 2024

LOCATION

VIRTUAL

COST

FREE

Advanced Manufacturing

Developed in collaboration with leading industry experts, this program will equip businesses working in the Advanced Manufacturing sector with the cybersecurity knowledge, tools and best practices they need to better access national and international supply chains and compete globally.

Elegibility Criteria:

Staff must be employed in Ontario

Organization must be operating in or adjacent to the Advanced Manufacturing sector

In partnership with

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Funding provided in part by

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1

Webinar

For executives and technical leaders

Don’t miss out on our next industry webinar, join leading industry experts to discuss cybersecurity threats, strategies, and best practices specific to the Advanced Manufacturing sector.

Dates and Location

Date: Wednesday October 9, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Virtual

*Attendees will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

   Topics Covered

  • Effective cyber risk management
  • Identification and implementation of cybersecurity goals and controls
  • Sector-based standards and compliance
  • Supply chain requirements
  • Threat and technical context training
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Panelists

Stephanie Holko
Stephanie Holko - Moderator
NGEN Canada
Director Of Project Development
Ken Jenkins
Ken Jenkins
Cymonix/United Aero Group
Chief Technology Officer/Chief Information Security Officer
Ikjot Saini
Ikjot Saini, PhD
SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence @ the University of Windsor
Co-Director
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Vivek Khindria
Loblaw Companies Limited
SVP Cyber Security, Networks, and Technology Risk

2

Bootcamp

For technical and non-technical professionals

This specialized bootcamp is designed for staff within participating Advanced Manufacturing companies – ideally, those with responsibility for technology planning, procurement, integration, and operations. Programming will include experiential learning, interactive discussions, and access to insights from cybersecurity experts.

Learners will be provided job aids such as checklists and templates for use within their organizations, and qualifying companies will also gain access to a one-year associate membership within CCTX.

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Overview

   Topics Covered

  • Foundational cybersecurity risks
  • Protecting data and intellectual property
  • Cybersecurity and operational technology
  • Security-by-design principles and connectivity risks
  • Third party and digital supply chain risk
  • Incident response and cyber resilience

Dates & Locations

Duration: Six weeks (two hours of virtual programming per week)

Date: Every Thursday from October 24 – November 28, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: Virtual 

Cost: Free

3

Self-Assessment & 1-on-1 Consultation

Self-Assessments

Take this online self-assessment to better understand your cybersecurity posture. This tool is available to all, and will provide you with a report that identifies critical shortcomings and provides insights for improving your organization’s cybersecurity.

1-on-1 Consultations

Once you have completed the assessment, qualifying participants will be invited to
apply for a free consultation with a Catalyst cybersecurity advisor. Receive support in
identifying critical shortcomings, prioritizing
activities for safe and secure tech adoption and scaling, and developing an action plan for cybersecurity posture improvements.