CUCCIO Security SIG - Special Session on Information Sharing (by Invitation)

Gordie Mah

University of Alberta

Gordie is the UofA’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), as part of the Vice-Provost - Information Services and Technology (VP-IST) Office. As CISO, he provides senior leadership at the University towards safeguarding/protecting the University’s information and IT assets. Accordingly, Gordie develops/implements security governance, policies, analysis, and risk/incident management. Gordie holds a MSc, and the designations of Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Prior to joining the UofA, he oversaw IT Security for the Alberta Cancer Board and served as Security Advisor for Alberta Health and Wellness.