Speaking Engagements

Cat has over 20 years in software design and privacy experience, as well as having started her own business. As both an engineer and a company founder, she is frequently called on for keynotes and panels as a Women in Tech or as an Entrepreneur. Below are some of the talks Cat has done in the realm of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity. If there is a topic you would like covered but do not see, please send us a message.

The weakest link in the cybersecurity chain is still the employees. Social engineering and human error are responsible for the majority of data breaches -> 92% of malware is still downloaded to a company’s system via email sent to an employee. Though there are terrific software solutions that help to mitigate these risks, the ultimate solution is to train your employees. Help them better understand what information they are giving away and how it can be used against them.

In this entertaining and engaging talk, find out how your data is gathered and used in our evolving online world. Cat helps individuals understand how their behaviours online affects both the company’s data security and their reputation. Leave with tangible actions you can take to improve privacy and safety of your online accounts. Keep hackers at bay, secure your private accounts, and take ownership of your most valuable asset, your data.

Privacy Regulations are often considered a nuisance, but staying compliant ensures that your company is better protected against breaches and that your individual privacy is secured. Cat will explain the basics behind today's regulations and what you need to know to avoid fines, protect users, and continue to innovate while putting privacy first.

One Does Not Simply .. Protect Privacy

Every employee has a role to play in protecting their company's cyber security. Learn more about who is responsible for which pieces in this Lord of the Ring themed presentation. 

Privacy Settings Walk-Throughs

From browsers to social networks to your handheld devices, let us walk you through the complicated world of privacy settings and put you back in the drivers seat.

Safeguarding Your Online Identity: A Parent's Guide

Because parenting was hard enough *before* the internet. Educating parents on what apps and services kids use, how they use them, and how best to keep your children safe online.

Safeguarding Your Online Identity: For Students

Age appropriate presentations from grades 3 and 4 up to University level. Learn how to define and protect your online identity while experiencing the connected world.