The cybersecurity challenges facing critical energy sectors, from oil and gas to nuclear and hydro, appear to lack a coordinated strategy. Can nationwide coordination, regulatory strategies, and innovation in different sectors strengthen resilience against evolving threats?
National Cybersecurity Consortium Conference
Achieving New Heights in Cybersecurity and Privacy
June 25-27, 2025 at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, Alberta
Panel 8 - Cybersecurity of Canada’s Energy Infrastructure

Tyson Macaulay is an experienced executive in cyber security and networking. Tyson has worked extensively with Data Center (DC), High Performance Computing (HPC), telecom and operational technology. Prior to his current role with Envest, Tyson was VP Solution Architecture at Cerio, a leading performance network company. Before Cerio Tyson held senior roles at BAE Systems as CTO of the cyber security division, CTO of Telecommunications Security at Intel and Chief Security Strategist at Fortinet. Tyson is an active security researcher and lecturer with a personal syllabus of four books, dozens of periodical publications, international standards contributions, and two registered patents. Tyson continues to support the development of engineering and security standards through volunteer efforts in the International Standards Organization (ISO) and Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), and various Board positions.
Panelists
Dave Trask, Principal Engineer, Mission Lead Cyber Resiliency, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Owen Key, Director, KPMG