Toronto, Ontario, Canada
As Chief Information Security Officer, Jeff is responsible for designing, advising, and coordinating the implementation, management and execution of Fasken's security, risk, and compliance frameworks. Jeff is a trusted leader in the IT community known for his innovative solutions to complex challenges that safeguard the organization while bringing corporate strategic vision to fruition. He has more than 30 years of proven track record in delivering results through building responsive teams to the organization and exploiting technology as a strategic lever in achieving growth. Responsible for the security of billions of dollars in assets and personal client information, Jeff has accumulated a wide range of experience and networks through his long-term affiliations such as Canadian Financial Institutes Computer Incident Response Team and top global financial organizations. Individual strengths include strong business acumen, setting and achieving strategic goals, and being a motivating leader, mentor, and talented keynote speaker. He thrives on change by staying on top of leading-edge technology. Prior to joining Fasken, Jeff held Vice President, Director and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles with various multinational banks as well as a Crown agency of the Government of Ontario. Specialties: Extensive experience in the design, implementation and operation of highly secure and accessible networks, including core networking, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, anti-spam and anti-virus, secure remote access and wireless security.
Fasken is a full-service law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., South Africa and China. We work with clients around the globe, advising on legal issues affecting all types of industry, government and individual objectives.
As an Advisory Board Member for HERMAN, I provide strategic guidance on advancing the science of human engagement risk management, helping organizations identify and mitigate risks related to human behavior, decision-making, and operational resilience. Drawing from my expertise in cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, and leadership, I support HERMAN’s mission to apply behavioral science and risk intelligence to enhance business performance, security, and ethical decision-making. My contributions include: Advising on risk frameworks and engagement models to help organizations anticipate and manage human-centric risks. Collaborating on research and strategy development to integrate behavioral science into risk management practices. Providing industry insights and best practices for leadership teams navigating complex risk landscapes. Supporting HERMAN’s growth by connecting innovative risk methodologies with real-world business challenges. HERMAN is at the forefront of redefining how human engagement risk is measured and managed, and I’m excited to contribute to its impact on organizations worldwide.
As part of the Toronto CISO Summit Governing Body, I'm involved in defining the conference agenda, developing topics of interest for the attendees and inviting speakers and sponsors.
Establishing a forum for senior security leaders in Canada to learn, share with each other and with leading Canadian CIOs.
Responsible for designing, advising, supervising and coordinating the implementation, management and execution of the IGM IT security, risk and compliance frameworks.