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Katherine Isaac

CISSP
VP, Customer Success
Carbide
Available to 
North America
City 
Toronto
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/Toronto

Personal Details

Bio

Katherine (Kathy) Isaac is an expert in Cybersecurity Operations Leadership with more than two decades of experience in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Her intimate familiarity with different data types and organizational structures provides critical context to better support customer engagements, particularly as companies mature their security philosophy and uplevel their posture.

Kathy's passion for cybersecurity extends beyond her certifications and professional experience. She has been recognized by IT World Canada in association with the Canadian Chapter of WISECRA as one of Canada's Top Women in Cybersecurity in 2022 and is an active member of the Canadian Cybersecurity Network Advisory Board.

In her role as VP of Customer Success, Kathy’s customer-centric approach ensures that customer timelines and objectives are balanced with building a sustainable foundation of security best practices. As a leader, Katherine believes in mentoring and empowering others to take initiative in creating their own success. Katherine is passionate about creating opportunities for underprivileged youth and supporting women in STEM. She is active in the community as a speaker and as a Board Member at UrbanPromise Toronto.

Kathy is both a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Project Management professional (PMP), and has an Executive MBA from the Ivey School of Business at Western University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Toronto.

Current position (2)

VP, Customer Success

Carbide

VP, Service Delivery

Herjavec Group

Achievements (1)
2022 Top 20 Women in Cyber Security Canada

The Top Women in Cybersecurity is created by IT World Canada (ITWC) in association with the Canadian Chapter of the Women in Security & Resilience Alliance (WISECRA) and the Women in Security Forum to recognize women who have advanced the Canadian security industry.

Degrees (2)
MBA
Ivey School of Business
2018 to 2020
Math & Computer Science
University of Toronto
1994 to 1998

Presentations

Presentations (3)
Securing Your Healthcare Practice

This presentation is designed to educate small healthcare practices on the importance of protecting patient information and the steps they can take to ensure security and privacy. The presentation will cover relevant privacy laws, best practices for protecting sensitive information, employee training, information technology and security, incident response, and reporting.

Security & Privacy for Startups

In today's digital world, it is essential for startups to prioritize and understand the importance of protecting sensitive information. This presentation will cover the various threats that startups face and the best practices to secure their networks and data. It will also cover the compliance requirements that startups need to be aware of, including PIPEDA, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.

The role of the CISO

The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is crucial in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the CISO role, including their key responsibilities, the challenges they face, and best practices for effective leadership. The presentation highlights the importance of a proactive and risk-based approach to cybersecurity and the need for continuous improvement.

Past talks (7)
Women in Tech Fireside Chat
RBC IWD 2023
Toronto, ON
March 1, 2023
The Critical Customer Metrics for Each Stage of Your SaaS Company’s Journey
SaaS North
Ottawa, ON
November 16, 2022
Information Security & Privacy for Hearing Healthcare Professionals
Bernafon Conference
Calgary, AB & Toronto, ON
November 1, 2022
Building out a CSM team panel
BIG RYG
Washington D.C.
October 13, 2022
5 Common Security and Compliance Misconceptions
Elevate 2022
Toronto, ON
September 22, 2022
Digital Identity and IAM (Panel Moderator)
Canada Ireland Cyber Summit
Toronto, ON
September 20, 2022
Recruitment & Retention panel
IT World Canada
Virtual
July 14, 2022
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Canada-Ireland Cyber Summit 2022
Canada-Ireland Cyber Summit 2022
Securing Your Healthcare Practice
Speaker Sheet - Katherine Isaac, CISSP
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Books & Articles (1)

The Critical Customer Metrics for Each Stage of Your SaaS Company’s Journey

Expertise (11)

Technology
Leadership
IT consulting and services
Business
Business and Startups Cybersecurity Customer Success Business Operations Consultant CISO Data Security and Privacy
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Why choose me? 

Extensive experience and expertise in cybersecurity operations leadership

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