Date: October 23, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Hybrid Event: In person at RLB Guelph Office, 103-197 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, Guelph; Live streamed on Zoom.
Join Birmingham Consulting Inc, RLB and Aon for an insightful workshop designed for executives and leadership seeking to enhance their understanding of cyber and information risk management. The presentations will dive into high-level industry knowledge and top strategies that businesses implemented in 2024 that yielded the best return on investment with their security. We will also explore critical areas that impact the information security and health of your organization.
This is a hybrid event, and we encourage those who can, to join us in person at RLB in Guelph, ON (103-197 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, N1C 0A1). If you’re unable to attend in person, please register for a virtual ticket.
Breakfast, coffee & tea will be provided for those attending the in-person event session. Pre-registration is required.
Why Attend?
- Gain valuable insights from industry experts.
- Learn more about the threats that your business may be facing.
- Optimize your security controls to protect yourself.
Keynote Sessions:
Cyber Security Reality vs. Fake News: Best Practices to Maximize ROI
Presented By: Scott Birmingham, CET, CIM, Principal Consultant at Birmingham Consulting Inc.
Understanding and managing cyber and information risks is crucial for organizational success. This session will aim to help you:
- Put a dollar value on organizational cyber and information risk.
- Avoid the most common mistakes executives make when it comes to security.
- Learn how to start down the path to a successful security journey.
A Guide to Cyber Insurance
Presented By: Arjun Sharma, Vice President and Broker Aon, Sarah Lee Assistant Vice President and Broker Aon, both within Aon’s National Cyber Broking Practice
This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the dynamics shaping the industry and offer guidance on how organizations can navigate this complex space. We will provide:
- An update on the evolving cyber insurance market.
- Explanation of cyber insurance coverage.
- Key steps to take in the event of a cyber breach
- Strategies for successfully obtaining cyber insurance for your organization.
Optimizing IT Governance: A Deep Dive into CAS-315 IT Controls and Risk Management
Presented By: Kyle Stahlbaum, Director of IT at RLB, and Claire Saddy, CPA, Senior Accountant at RLB
This presentation will explore the critical aspects of CAS-315 IT controls, focusing on:
- Journal entry best practices to prevent fraud and maintain integrity.
- Managing IT system risks and how to help prevent a breach.
- Ways to ensure completeness and proper documentation of IT systems and protocols.
About Our Speakers:
From Birmingham Consulting Inc.
Scott Birmingham is an honors graduate of the Controls Engineering Technology program at Fanshaw College. As a member of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists, Scott holds the provincially-regulated designation of Certified Engineering Technologist. He also holds a C.I.M. designation from the Canadian Institute of Management.
Although his career started in engineering, he has also worked in the software industry, sales & marketing, and in senior management. All of this experience led to him founding Birmingham Consulting Inc. (BCI) with the goal of applying engineering principles to deliver IT services. This, in turn, led to BCI being an early adopter for delivering cyber security. With this experience, BCI transitioned to 100% information security consulting and cyber protection.
From Aon
Arjun Sharma joined Aon in 2019, and he is currently a Vice President and Broker within Aon’s National Cyber Broking Practice.
Sarah Lee joined Aon in 2022, and she is currently an Assistant Vice President and Broker within Aon’s National Cyber Broking Practice.
Arjun and Sarah specialize in negotiating cyber insurance coverage and risk management solutions for organizations belonging to various industry sectors across Canada. They collaborate with underwriters at various insurance companies to ensure the most fulsome coverage possible is made available to clients. Arjun and Sarah also conduct policy audits and gap analyses to identify deficiencies and provide recommendations to tailor coverage that aligns with an organization’s unique exposure.
From RLB
Kyle Stahlbaum is an experienced IT professional with over eight years of dedicated service at RLB. As Director of IT, he is passionate about technology and committed to staying at the forefront of innovation, ensuring the firm remains both secure and efficient. Known for his proactive approach, Kyle not only leads major projects—introducing cutting-edge software and solutions—but also makes these technologies accessible to the entire team through thoughtful implementation and best practice training.
Claire Saddy graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Financial Management in 2020, followed by a Master’s Degree in Accounting in 2021 from the same school. Soon after, she wrote and passed the September 2021 CFE. Before joining our team Claire worked in public accounting, and dipped her toes in industry at a construction accounting software company. However, her passion for numbers brought her back to public accounting where she specializes in accounting and assurance.
