As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for US Customs and Border Protection, Alma R. Cole is responsible for all aspects of the CBP Cybersecurity program, including security architecture, risk management, policy compliance, and defensive operations. Prior experience includes leading DHS-wide incident response efforts as the Director of the DHS Security Operations Center (SOC), and experience leading cybersecurity consulting engagements in the private sector. Mr. Cole received his Master of Business Administration degree, with an emphasis in Information Assurance, through the National Science Foundation Cyber Corps Scholarship for Service program at Idaho State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems from Utah State University. He also holds numerous industry certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Enterprise Architect, EA Center of Excellence (EACOE). Less   View all posts

Mr. Robert Dick was appointed Director General, National Cyber Security, in the Department of Public Safety Canada on April 12, 2010, with responsibility for developing and implementing a cyber security strategy for Canada. In this capacity, Mr. Dick is accountable to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Emergency Management and National Security, for leading and coordinating policy and actions across the Government of Canada to strengthen and promote cyber security in government, industry, and among Canadians. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Dick served 9 years in varying capacities at the Privy Council Office, most recently as Director of Operations (Priorities and Planning), where he was responsible for advising on the development and implementation of the whole of the Government's agenda, and managed policy retreats for Cabinet and Deputy Ministers. Prior to that, as Director of Operations, Economic and Regional Development Policy, Mr. Dick oversaw issues management and provided advice on economic matters, including transportation, industry, trade, and energy. Originally from Winnipeg, Mr. Dick holds a M.A. in International Relations from the University of Manitoba. Less   View all posts