Danny Pehar

CEO, Websafe 101

With more than 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Danny Pehar 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. His media portfolio also includes regular television appearances that have built him an engaged broadcast audience and social media following.

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. He also sits on the board of directors of InfoSecTO.

Eric Charleston

Partner, Miller Thomson LLP

Eric is a privacy and cybersecurity lawyer. He is a certified Canadian information privacy professional (CIPP/C) and breach coach. He helps clients navigate Canada’s federal and provincial privacy law framework, offering guidance on threat neutralization, data classification, breach reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Eric is also an insurance coverage expert, with a particular focus on cyber insurance. Eric’s dual focus on privacy law and insurance coverage law allows him to provide unique insight to insurers and insureds when responding to a cyber incident.

Katie Clark

Senior Vice President, Crisis & Reputation Risk; Head of U.S. Data Security & Privacy Group, Edelman

For more than 25 years, Katie has been helping clients protect and promote their brands. As a senior leader in Edelman Atlanta’s Crisis & Reputation Risk practice, she has significant experience counseling clients on crisis preparedness, issues management, crisis response and reputation recovery. She also serves as a member of Edelman’s global crisis network and leads the firm’s U.S. Data Security and Privacy Group.

Katie’s crisis response and management experience is extensive. She has counseled organizations on high-profile issues and crises as well as high-risk operational incidents; and her crisis and risk expertise spans a variety of sectors, issues, crises and special situations. She has deep experience helping organizations and brands protect their operations and reputation.

Kevin Dawson

President & CEO, ISA Cybersecurity

With over 26 years in the IT industry, Kevin is a recognized expert in the cybersecurity field. In addition to leading ISA Cybersecurity, Kevin is actively involved in the academic community, advocating for cybersecurity education at the post-secondary level in Canada.

Kevin is an active member of several advisory boards for industry-leading cybersecurity vendors, a frequent speaker and facilitator for cybersecurity-focused events, and a regular contributor of security articles and thought leadership on LinkedIn.

Greg Markell

President and CEO, Ridge Canada Cyber Solutions

Greg is a leading insurance expert on the topic of cyber and privacy liability. He has advised public, private, and non-profit organizations regarding their risk transfer of organizational exposure to cyber-related losses.

Ridge Canada is a managing general agent, focused on providing insurance solutions for clients’ cyber and privacy needs. Greg provides wholesale solutions to retail brokers, along with consulting work regarding cyber and privacy insurance programs.