Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why attend?

There are so many good reasons. Cyber risks keep significantly escalating year over year, for both individuals and organizations. You need to protect yourself and your organization from identity theft, data privacy loss, permanent digital tattoos, security breaches and dark side actors. Come and learn the very latest threats, risks and safeguards from global leaders in this area.

Cyber Security Days is an annual event put on by the Ottawa community for the Ottawa community, held at Algonquin College Woodroffe campus. We bring everyone together for learning moments and interesting dialogue on a wide variety of related topics. Meant to be a diverse conference, there are so many different and interesting things to participate in, from the presentations and panels, to the technical demonstrations, hacking village, trade show, job fair, Cyber Security and Privacy Dinner, and networking opportunities.

Best of all, it is a ‘no charge’ event, with the costs covered by Algonquin College, supported by its many sponsors and partners. Where else these days can you get a free conference pass, free lunches and refreshment breaks and opportunities to win cool technology prizes?

Who should attend?

In short, everyone that has an interest in Cyber Security and Privacy. That includes members from industry, government, military, educators, students, and parents of students interested in a career in cyber security and privacy. The community inclusiveness is what makes this conference really unique.

What are the opportunities for sponsors?

There are many great ways for organizations and businesses to get involved in Algonquin College Cyber Security Days:

Book a Trade Show Booth

Show off the part you play in online safety with a staffed booth, display materials and promotional materials. You can also use it to recruit.

Give a Technical Demonstration

The ultimate show-and-tell opportunity: bring your gear and show us how it is done!

Sponsor Part of the Day

Get noticed. Sponsor food or beverage options for the event’s lunch and breaks by becoming a premier sponsor.

Donate a Prize or Give-Away

From the hottest books and gift cards to the coolest gadgets, contribute a memorable prize or give-away in the name of your company or organization.

Meet Prospective Employees

Algonquin College is training the next generation of cyber security professionals: come and meet the best and brightest!

Student Pairing

Invite a student (or a few) to your place of business for one day: inspire the next generation of cyber professionals as your shadow during key meetings, a power lunch, and behind-the-scenes peek of your operation.

If your organization would like to participate as a sponsor, presenter and/or exhibitor, contact Event Organizer Craig Delmage to discuss the options for making this day an unparalleled gathering for industry, government, educators, students and security professionals of the future.

What are the opportunities for students?

Attend!

Attend Day 1 and Day 2 to learn more about cyber security and data privacy from the “who’s who” in Canada and the US. Peruse the Trade Fair and Job Fair sponsors to see world class leading cyber security solutions.

Hack!

Participate in our Hacking Village to see how penetration testing and ethical hacking is actually carried out.

Volunteer!

We need numerous student “ambassadors” to help “on the ground” throughout the day… check with your program to see if your participation as a volunteer qualifies for co-curricular hours. This event is approved for co-curricular hour credit.

Meet Potential Employers!

Visit the Trade Show and meet representatives of leading cybersecurity businesses that are actively recruiting during the event. Bring your résumé, pick up some swag and make some key contacts.

Get Twinned for a Day!

Participating cyber security firms are participating in our second annual “Student Twinning” program. If you have a career interest in cyber security, we can possibly twin you with a local company. On a pre-arranged date, the company will bring you in to their businesses for one full day to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what they do and how they do it! If you are interested in a potential match-up, contact Patrick Ouellette at ouellep@algonquincollege.com

Be Eligible to Win Cool Give-Aways!

Please take note that we have worked hard to make this a NO CHARGE (!) community event whereby all learning, refreshment breaks, and even a free lunch are covered by Cyber Security Days 2.0. Therefore, we cordially request that you bring either a non-perishable food item or make a monetary donation (any amount) to support this event’s important social causes: https://www.algonquincollege.com/infosec/cybersec2016/social-causes/

For more information, please contact:
Craig Delmage, CISSP
Event Chair
613.727.4723 X6491
craig.delmage@algonquincollege.com