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Advisory Panel

Meet Our Advisory Panel

At the National Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security, and Resilience (NC-CIPSeR), our Advisory Panel plays a pivotal role in guiding our mission to enhance the protection, security and resilience of Canada’s critical infrastructure. Comprised of distinguished leaders from government, industry, and academia, our Advisory Panel members bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and diverse perspectives to the table. Their insights help steer NC-CIPSeR’s strategic initiatives, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of research and innovation in the field of critical infrastructure protection.

Our panel members are recognized experts in their respective domains, contributing decades of experience to our collective mission. They offer invaluable guidance on policy, research, and program development, helping NC-CIPSeR foster strong collaborations across sectors and drive impactful solutions to the complex challenges facing our nation’s critical infrastructure.

The panel represents the interdisciplinary nature of our work, embodying a partnership between government, industry, and academia that is essential for addressing the multifaceted nature of critical infrastructure resilience. Their contributions ensure that NC-CIPSeR’s work remains relevant, innovative, and aligned with the needs of stakeholders across Canada and beyond.

Explore the profiles of our Advisory Panel members to learn more about the leaders shaping the future of critical infrastructure protection at NC-CIPSeR.

Andrew Elliot

  • Senior Manager, KPMG Cyber Security Practice

Chris Lannon

  • Director of Industry and Partnership Services | Carleton University

Chris Piercey

  • Director of Cyber & Energy Security Policy and Outreach | Natural Resources Canada

Dylan Odd

  • Director of Parliamentary Affairs
Mario Daigle Portrait

Mario Daigle

  • Former Vice President, Enterprise Cybersecurity, OpenText

Perry Steckly

  • Executive Director – NC-CIPSeR | Editor-in-Chief Pulse & Praxis Journal

Trent Abbott

  • Resilience Professional, Crisis/Business Continuity Management Consultant
  • Email Trent
Tyson Macaulay

Tyson Macaulay

  • Deputy Director NC-CIPSeR, Author, Researcher and Thought Leader, Board Member
  • Email Tyson

Wililam D. Ulicny

  • Head of Directorate| National Security and Critical Infrastructure Directorate | Science & Technology | Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
  • Email Wililam D.

Yves Poirier

  • Security Advisor