Vancouver Bc CISO Community

Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Vancouver, BC CISO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections

Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support

Peer Perspectives

Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences

Gartner Insights

Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Vancouver, BC CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Vancouver, BC CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Rob Antonishen

BC Hydro
Director, Cyber Security & Compliance

Mark Basco

Adentra Group
Director, IT & Cybersecurity

Wyman Chin

Pacific Blue Cross
SVP & CIO

Rob Davidson

Pacific Blue Cross
CISO

Biying He

TransLink
Director, Cybersecurity, Resilience & Information Management

Leung Man

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Senior Manager, Information Risk Management

Greg Sieg

Ledcor
SVP & CIO

Governing Body Members

Rishabh Bali

Pattison Food Group
Director, Information Security

Duane Benetar

FortisBC
Director, Cyber Security Operations

Larry Carson

University of British Columbia
CISO

Dan Ferneyhough

Island Health
Director, Information Security

Hardeep Mehrotara

QuadReal Property Group
VP, Cyber Security

Leo Navin

Canfor
Director, Enterprise Services

Daniel Owen

BC Housing
CISO

Stephen Pedersen

Coast Capital Savings
Vice President Cyber & Information Security

Juan Riobo

Pan American Silver
Director, Cybersecurity

Sam Shaabani

Seaspan Corp
Senior Manager, Cyber Security & Architecture

Jories Timmers

Powerex
Director of Cybersecurity

Trevor Verbeke

Metro Vancouver
Div Mgr Infrastructure & Cyber Security (CISO)

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed
Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices
Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

October 29, 2026 | 1 day

Vancouver, BC CISO Community Executive Summit

Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

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In-Person

April 2027 | an evening

Vancouver, BC CISO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

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In-Person

October 2027 | 1 day

Vancouver, BC CISO Community Executive Summit

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

Learn More

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Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.

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Community Member Criteria

To maintain the highest standard of peer‑level connections and discussions, members must meet the following criteria:

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• Business unit or regional C-Level responsible for:

- Private sector: $500M+ in revenue

- Public sector: 1,000+ employees

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“Cybersecurity is a team sport, and the challenges we face are often more similar across industries than they are different. Gartner C-Level Communities provide a valuable forum for networking, sharing experiences, and learning from peers who are tackling many of the same issues.”

Mario Ferket, CISO
Dow Inc

"It's really about having that access to trusted peers, knowing that it's going to be a relevant conversation and then also having a voice in the community."

Deneen DeFiore, VP & CISO
United Airlines

“The real value is connection – getting in a room with peers who are dealing with the same pressures you are. It's a place to trade ideas, swap war stories, and be honest about what's happening in cybersecurity.”

Miro Zgavc, CISO
HomeEquity Bank

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Content from your CISO peers

Leadership Profile | August 28, 2026

Leading Transformation: Kavitha Mariappan on Building Resilience in the Age of AI

In the current AI landscape, Chief Transformation Officer Kavitha Mariappan of Rubrik says the stakes for organizations are “existential.” Here, she explains more about the shift from prevention-first thinking to resilience-first economics and why organizations should be focused on resilience gaps – her session topic at the upcoming Global CISO Community Executive Summit.

Read Article

Survey Report | August 21, 2026

Trends Report: C-Level Strategies and Challenges in Operationalizing AI

This report highlights five major trends driving enterprise AI adoption, drawing on insights from 750 C-Level executives in our recent community survey. These findings reveal an executive community that is increasingly focused on execution, scalability, and sustainable business impact – Read the report.

Read Article

Town Hall Insights | July 7, 2026

Frontier AI — The New Attack Landscape

Frontier AI models now identify and weaponize vulnerabilities in near-real-time, collapsing traditional defense timelines. How can IT and security leaders strengthen their defenses? CISOs and CIOs in our Vancouver, BC Community gathered for a Town Hall discussion that explored the security frameworks required to defend against machine-speed adversaries – here are the takeaways.

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Vancouver, BC CISO Community

Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Vancouver, BC CISO Governing Body

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Rob Antonishen

Mark Basco

Wyman Chin

Rob Davidson

Biying He

Leung Man

Greg Sieg

Governing Body Members

Rishabh Bali

Duane Benetar

Larry Carson

Dan Ferneyhough

Hardeep Mehrotara

Leo Navin

Daniel Owen

Stephen Pedersen

Juan Riobo

Sam Shaabani

Jories Timmers

Trevor Verbeke

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed

Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices

Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

October 29, 2026 | 1 day

Vancouver, BC CISO Community Executive Summit

Learn More

April 2027 | an evening

Vancouver, BC CISO Community Inner Circle

Learn More

October 2027 | 1 day

Vancouver, BC CISO Community Executive Summit

Learn More

Apply to join

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Community Member Criteria

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Thank you for your interest in the Gartner Community.

“Cybersecurity is a team sport, and the challenges we face are often more similar across industries than they are different. Gartner C-Level Communities provide a valuable forum for networking, sharing experiences, and learning from peers who are tackling many of the same issues.”

Mario Ferket, CISO Dow Inc

"It's really about having that access to trusted peers, knowing that it's going to be a relevant conversation and then also having a voice in the community."

Deneen DeFiore, VP & CISO United Airlines

“The real value is connection – getting in a room with peers who are dealing with the same pressures you are. It's a place to trade ideas, swap war stories, and be honest about what's happening in cybersecurity.”

Miro Zgavc, CISO HomeEquity Bank

Content from your CISO peers

Leadership Profile | August 28, 2026

Leadership Profile | August 28, 2026

Leading Transformation: Kavitha Mariappan on Building Resilience in the Age of AI

Survey Report | August 21, 2026

Survey Report | August 21, 2026

Trends Report: C-Level Strategies and Challenges in Operationalizing AI

Town Hall Insights | July 7, 2026

Town Hall Insights | July 7, 2026

Frontier AI — The New Attack Landscape

Your Community Sponsors

Mario Ferket, CISO
Dow Inc

Deneen DeFiore, VP & CISO
United Airlines

Miro Zgavc, CISO
HomeEquity Bank