Vanessa Thomas
Senior Advisor, Technology Review
Government of Canada
Dr. Vanessa Thomas, CIPT (all pronouns) is an award-winning technologist, designer, and researcher with a postdisciplinary background that spans computer science, mathematics, privacy engineering, human security, peace building, leadership, and feminist studies. Since 2019, Vanessa has worked for the Government of Canada and maintained a presence in academia (Carleton University, University of Toronto, HyperIsland), publishing over a dozen peer-reviewed papers and book chapters.
Schedule
20 mins
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Jane Mallett Theatre
Guarding the Vote: Defending Canada's Democracy from Cyber Threats
Join us to learn how we can protect democracy in the digital age and maintain public confidence in our electoral system. Explore the vulnerabilities in our election systems, the impact of cyberattacks on public trust, and the measures needed to safeguard democratic processes. Our experts will discuss strategies for fortifying election infrastructure, addressing foreign interference, and ensuring the integrity of votes.
