Changing The Culture Of Security
Michael Spaling
University of Alberta
Michael Spaling leads a team of professionals involved in a wide variety of IT Security work at the University of Alberta. He's presented on various security topics at a wide range of conferences and user groups including CANHEIT, ISACA, BSides Calgary and BSides Las Vegas. In his spare time he focuses on making computer software and web applications work in ways that were never intended. This work has lead to numerous vulnerability disclosures along with acknowledgement and thanks from many organizations.
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 Masters of Science, 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.
Abstract
Change. Culture. Security. These three words have the power to attract many types of people while sending others running for the hills. How we approach them is instrumental in creating an effective security posture.... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Michael Spaling (University of Alberta)
- Gordie Mah (University of Alberta)
Topic Area
Security: Security should be a culture, not a blocker
Session
D4-S1-03 » Thursday Session 1 - 3 (08:45 - Thursday, 21st June, DAC Upper Floor)
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