Martin Dinel - Chief Information Security Officer, Assistant Deputy Minister @ Government of Alberta

​Martin Dinel is a trusted information technology and cybersecurity professional with over 35 years of leadership experience. As Chief Information Security Officer for the Government of Alberta (GoA), Martin is defining the organization’s cybersecurity vision and strategy to counter cyber threats and ensure the protection of Alberta’s digital assets.

His recent key achievements include:
• 2023 Alberta Premier’s Award – Cybersecurity Toolset Modernization
• Board Member with BSides Edmonton
• Featured in the Public Sector Network top 40 Global Innovators Publication in 2022
• Created and now chairs the CyberAlberta Community of Interest
• Chair, National CISO Committee on Information Protection (NCCIP)
• Cybersecurity Champion and Speaker at various Cybersecurity and Privacy related events

Throughout his career, Martin worked in leadership positions in information technology and cybersecurity with various public and private sector organizations. In 2015, he joined the GoA as Chief Information Security Officer, taking on a mentorship role to develop a new cybersecurity centre of excellence, ensuring that Albertans can benefit from a strong, safe and secure Alberta cyberspace.

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