Calendar

The Information Systems Security and Assurance Management (ISSAM) Department in Mihalcheon School of Management proudly invites you to the monthly InfoSec Seminar.

Talk Description

Cyberterrorism and Cybercrime Intelligence: Understanding and Countering Digital Threats

This talk will explore how terrorist organizations and cybercriminals exploit digital platforms to launch attacks, spread propaganda, and fund operations using tools like ransomware, phishing, and disinformation campaigns. Gain insight into the evolving threat landscape, including real-world case studies such as the 2007 Estonia cyberattack, the 2015 Ukraine power grid hack, and recent attacks on NATO and Israel. Discover how intelligence-led threat hunting, international collaboration, and proactive cyber defense strategies can help mitigate these complex and growing threats. This session is essential for security professionals, policymakers, and business leaders seeking to strengthen their organization’s resilience in an increasingly hostile digital world.

Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/bjo-djdv-rus 

Speakers – Sami Al-Shaheri and Lisa Yearwood

Sami Al-Shaheri is a Senior Cybersecurity Operations Advisor with over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and technology governance. He specializes in securing cloud environments, digital forensics, incident response, and vulnerability management. Sami is an active thought leader, contributing to cybersecurity communities like ISACA and the Cloud Security Alliance, focusing on zero-trust models and risk assessments.

Lisa Yearwood is an expert in both financial management and information security, with a career spanning multiple industries. She holds a BBA in Accounting and IT and a Master’s in Information Systems Security Management. Lisa has held key roles at JEA, including Manager of Information Security, where she has led efforts to secure critical infrastructure. She is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and recently earned her GCIP certification.

The seminar series is open to anyone who is interested in security research and technologies, not only to Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) members.

If you have any questions regarding the seminar series, please contact Shawn Thompson or Eslam G. AbdAllah, MISSM, Mihalcheon School of Management at shawn.thompson@concordia.ab.ca, eslam.abdallah@concordia.ab.ca