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Registration is open! Cyber Resilience: Threats, Response & Recovery

RIE Toronto is pleased to announce Cyber Resilience: Threats, Response & Recovery,
a half-day symposium / working session that examines how organizations assess,
decide, and respond when a cyber incident is already underway.

The day is guided by two well-respected cybersecurity practitioners. Terry Cutler opens the symposium by
pulling back the curtain on how modern cyber attacks actually happen. This is followed by From Hack to Response,
a cyber incident tabletop exercise facilitated by keynote speaker Robert Beggs, CISSP, MBA.

Terry’s opening session explores the attacker’s mindset — how threat actors gather information,
exploit human behaviour, and take advantage of everyday gaps that often go unnoticed.
His session looks at how attacks begin, setting the context for the response challenges that follow.

Following this opening perspective, Robert Beggs introduces the incident scenario and outlines how participants
will work through the tabletop exercise. Teams are then guided through a realistic breach scenario,
with live threat injections introduced as conditions evolve.

Participants will assess emerging risks, make decisions with incomplete information, coordinate technical and
executive communications, and work through response and recovery actions under pressure. The session concludes
with a facilitated debrief, including insights from the attacker’s perspective to surface gaps, assumptions, and blind spots.

Together, these sessions draw a clear line between how attacks start and how organizations respond — highlighting
the judgment, coordination, and communication that define real cyber resilience.

The Details

  • Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

  • Time: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST (lunch included)

  • Location: Manulife Head Office, 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto

  • Cost: Free for RIE Members
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    The non RIE member rate is $35, please select the non-member package when you register

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Meet the speakers:

Keynote Speaker: Robert Beggs, CISSP, MBA

Founder & CEO, DigitalDefence

Robert Beggs is the founder and CEO of DigitalDefence, a Canadian cybersecurity firm specializing in penetration testing, breach prevention, and incident response. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Robert has led over 300 consulting engagements across financial services, government, and academic institutions.

He is the author of Mastering Kali Linux for Advanced Penetration Testing and has held senior security roles at organizations including Royal Bank of Canada and Nortel Networks. Robert is also an instructor at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University).

A strong advocate for community-driven security collaboration, Robert is the co-founder of the Toronto Area Security Klatch (TASK), one of North America’s largest independent cybersecurity professional groups. TASK provides a trusted, neutral forum for discussing emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and management trends.

As keynote speaker, Robert will lead the From Hack to Response simulation, guiding participants through the realities of modern cyber incidents and the decision-making challenges that define successful response and recovery.

Learn more about DigitalDefence at their website.

 

Guest Speaker

Terry Cutler, CEO, Cyology Labs | Ethical Hacker | Cybersecurity Educator

In this compelling session, Terry Cutler delivers a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the mindset and methodologies of modern threat actors. Attendees will explore how hackers gather information, exploit overlooked vulnerabilities, and use social engineering to manipulate individuals and organizations.

The session demystifies essential cybersecurity terminology and walks through the phases of real-world attacks, supported by a live hacking demonstration that highlights the real consequences of weak digital habits. Terry also shares practical defensive tools and strategies, empowering attendees to reduce risk and strengthen everyday cyber awareness.

About Terry Cutler

Terry Cutler is an internationally recognized cybersecurity expert, government-cleared Ethical Hacker, and CEO of Cyology Labs, one of Canada’s few cybersecurity firms certified under the Controlled Goods Program. With more than 20 years of experience, Terry has advised major enterprises, government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and global brands including TELUS, CrowdStrike, Insight, and GardaWorld.

A trusted national media commentator for over 15 years, Terry has appeared on CTV, CBC, CityNews, Global News, PBS, and numerous industry podcasts. He is the author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book Insider Secrets to Internet Safety: Advice From a Professional Hacker and the creator of Internet Safety University, with more than 43,000 enrollments worldwide.

Terry has delivered high-impact keynotes across Canada, the U.S., and internationally, speaking to live audiences of up to 2,500 and virtual audiences exceeding 20,000.

Learn more:

  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TerryCutler1

  • Speaker site: www.terrycutler.com/speaker