Join the Central Alberta Chapter of CPAs for an engaging and insightful session: "2025 in the Cybersecurity Landscape- The Fun & the Fury" presented by Gaetano Mazzuca.
As our professional roles become increasingly digital, cybersecurity is evolving from a technical concern managed by IT departments into a strategic priority for businesses. With threats becoming more sophisticated, finance and accounting professionals are uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in safeguarding financial integrity and ensuring robust data protection.
This session will delve into the shifting cybersecurity landscape, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between finance and IT teams, and equipping you with practical tools and strategies including:
- Key questions to ask your IT team- and how to interpret their answers.
- Adapting auditing practices to account for cyber risks.
- Navigating the complexities of cyber insurance
- Upholding ethical standards in an era of data-driven decision making
Speaker
Gaetano Mazzuca serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the City of Red Deer, where he champions a digitally empowered public sector to enhance the lives and dialogue of its staff, citizens, and businesses. With over 25 years of technology leadership spanning post-secondary education, government, and non-profit sectors, Gaetano has built a career navigating the complexities of innovation, sustainability, and the art of delivering elegant technological solutions. Gaetano’s diverse portfolio includes leading initiatives in government information security, student registration systems, research infrastructure, provincial environmental management platforms, and fine arts digital archives.
Before joining the City of Red Deer, Gaetano held senior IT roles at multiple levels of government from leading digital transformation to chief information security officer.
Event details
- Date: Wednesday, February 19
- Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Online
Note: The session link will be sent closer to the event date.