Aniket Bhardwaj is a panelist during the sessions titled “Ransomware Realities: Defending Canada Against the Surge” and “Resilience of Critical National Infrastructure to Cyber Threats.”
The first session will focus on extracting valuable lessons from recent significant cyber incidents within Canada, particularly the rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service, to inform and enhance future cybersecurity strategies. Ransomware attacks have surged significantly, with Canadian companies now facing average ransom demands exceeding $1 million CAD—an increase of almost 150% in the last two years. Join our expert panel as they analyze key takeaways from recent major breaches affecting North American organizations, including LockBit’s recent attack against London Drugs, the 2023 Ontario hospital breaches, among others. These incidents highlight vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and the extensive impact such breaches can have on operations and public trust. Our discussion will highlight common vulnerabilities exploited, effective response strategies, and the importance of proactive measures to build robust, resilient systems capable of withstanding sophisticated attacks expected in 2025 and beyond.
The second session will explore the vulnerabilities of CNI and the strategies countries, particularly Canada, are employing to enhance their defenses. We will delve into the primary actors posing cyber threats to CNI, including state and non-state actors, and analyze the evolving tactics they use to disrupt vital sectors such as nuclear, energy, and electricity.
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