Introducing ISSAM Students and Graduates
At CUE’s Mihalcheon School of Management we take pride in our students and their accomplishments. Each Semester we will shine the spotlight on an outstanding current student and on an accomplished graduate. Here our students and alumni will share their insights, experience, and success stories with our visitors.
For the Winter, Spring, and Summer 2024 Semesters, we would like to introduce you to our MISSM students, Tseide Krekelberg and Brechin Piper, who will graduate on June 1st 2024 .
Current MISAM Students
Brechin is currently finishing a Masters in Information System Security Management at Concordia University of Edmonton, graduating in 2024. Prior to this, he was a Signals Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces for 15 years and was responsible for a wide range of IT in various environments. He’s led teams of up to 90 people and managed annual budgets of up to 850k.
When his military career was cut short due to a physical injury, he wanted to build on his existing leadership and IT skills, but recognized a need to learn modern technologies and training on building a business case for IT within organizations. The MISSM program provided that and much more, preparing Brechin for his next challenge in the space.
Tseide earned her BA in English and Drama at CUE and was also the student’s association president. These experiences led her to realize her love of managing and organizing people. Initially concerned that her undergrad may be unsuitable for entry into an IT program, she consulted with the Dean of Management (Alison Yacyshyn) and Professor (Shawn Thompson) and was encouraged by both to apply.
The combination of both management and technical training in the MISSM program have provided Tseide with a unique and valuable skillset which she looks forward to using in industry after graduation in 2024.
Previous ISSAM Spotlights
Access the recordings below:
MISAM Graduate
MISSM Graduate
Parul Khanna CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE graduated from our Master of Information Systems Security Management (MISSM) program. Since graduating, Parul has gone on to distinguish herself as a cybersecurity professional with the Edmonton International Airport (YEG), ScotiaBank, and Manulife where she is currently a Senior Consultant in Information Risk Management. Parul is very active in cybersecurity awareness and education and has been a guest speaker at the ISC2 Security Congress 2021, BSides Edmonton (Canada), and Concordia University of Edmonton’s Infosec Seminar Series. Parul is an active mentor in the cybersecurity communities dedicated to guiding those looking to enter and/or advance their career in cybersecurity. Parul is currently the Vice President & Secretary of the (ISC)2 Toronto Chapter.
Current MISAM Student
Current MISSM Student
I am Robert Ipu, an OT Cybersecurity Specialist with over 10 years of professional experience in the industry. I am currently pursuing my Master’s in Information Systems Security Management (MISSM) degree at the Concordia University of Edmonton.
Before joining Concordia, I worked as an Integration and Network Security Specialist at the Kenya Pipeline Company, tasked with administering and securing the company’s industrial control systems. To better serve this role, I pursued and successfully obtained IT industry gold standard certifications in security and networking, i.e., the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), among others. I also played a vital role in the design, blueprint and installation and commissioning of key process control and automation projects in collaboration with various vendors at their headquarters in Canada, India, South Africa, Israel, The United Kingdom, Sweden and Germany.
When I am not keeping busy with school or work, you will find me taking long walks at the various parks around the city. I also enjoy road trips and sightseeing.
To view all the ISSAM spotlight videos, please check out the playlist on YouTube.