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The CISO Community Division is a forum where CISOs can network, share ideas, offer CISO support and learn from each other. It provides a primary, common destination for CISOs and security leaders to congregate and participate in strategic initiatives. We create content and organize events that cater to the interests of the CISO community and raise cybersecurity awareness more broadly.

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Steve Biswanger
President CISO Division

“Being able to discuss challenges, learn from others’ experiences and sometimes just commiserate together gives me peace of mind. The breadth of members in the Association provides a variety of perspectives and helps guard against blind spots and opens opportunities.”

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Chapter, CISO Division, Vancouver, English

Daniel Owen

Daniel is an Associate member of the National CISO Division - Vancouver. He is the Senior Manager, IT Security for BC Housing Corporation and he...

Oct 25, 2017

Chapter, CISO Division, News, English

What is Cyber Security Certification Worth?

There have been a lot of interesting reactions to the Equifax data breach. One of the most interesting for me is criticism of the Equifax...

Sep 27, 2017

Chapter, CISO Division, News, English

Developing Cybersecurity Talent

Two colleagues from two different organizations recently shared ‘tales of woe’ from their failed cyber security talent searches. We have all read...

Sep 26, 2017

Chapter, CISO Division, News, Past Events, Uncategorized, English

Once More Into the Breach – Jeff Stark at CIOTOR event Sep 11, 2017

The Toronto Chapter was pleased to work with the US Department of Trade and the US Consulate General in Toronto, on an event that brought...

Sep 15, 2017

Chapter, CISO Division, English

Gwen Beauchemin

Gwen has been with Payments Canada as their CISO for over a year. Her areas of specialization include: Business Alignment/Relationship Magement,...

Sep 12, 2017

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Le programme CIO en Transition

Le programme CIO en Transition est ouvert aux membres en règle de l’association Canadienne des CIO qui ne répondent plus aux critères d’adhésion en raison d’une perte d’emploi, d’un congé ou de circonstances similaires, de sorte que le membre n’est pas employé à temps plein. Le conseil d’administration de la section locale du membre examinera chaque demande de ce programme afin de déterminer si la situation répond aux critères.

Pendant la durée de l’adhésion au CET, les membres sont tenus de fournir 20 heures de travail bénévole sur des projets pour l’association, soit par l’intermédiaire de leur section locale, soit par le biais du bureau national. La durée du mandat d’un CET est limitée à un an maximum, après quoi les membres devront payer une cotisation régulière. Des dispositions peuvent être prises pour que les CET effectuent des paiements échelonnés sur leurs cotisations. Lorsqu’un CET est employé (à plein temps ou sous contrat), il bénéficie d’un délai de grâce de trois mois, puis reçoit une facture pour son adhésion. Les cotisations doivent être payées dans les 30 jours suivant la facturation afin de conserver le statut et les privilèges de membre.

CIO in Transition program

The CIO in Transition program is open to existing CIO Association members in good standing whose annual membership has expired and who no longer meet the criteria for membership due to loss of employment, leave of absence or similar circumstances such that the member is not employed full-time. The member’s local Chapter Board will review each request for this program to determine whether the situation meets the criteria.

During the term of a CIT membership, members are expected to provide 20 hours of volunteer project work for the Association, either through their local chapter or national office. The term of a CIT is limited to a maximum of one year only, after which time members will be expected to pay a regular membership fee. Arrangements can be made for CITs to make installment payments on their membership dues. When a CIT becomes employed (either full time or on contract) they will be given a grace period of 3 months, and then will be invoiced for their membership. Membership dues must be paid within 30 days of invoicing in order to retain member status and privileges.