AI Security Governance

October 16, 2025, 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Virtual event

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes deeply integrated into critical systems and revolutionize industries from healthcare and finance to national security and infrastructure, the AI systems are increasingly entrusted with sensitive data and decision-making capabilities that can significantly impact individuals and society. Without proper understanding of security controls, these systems are vulnerable to adversarial attacks, data poisoning, and misuse, leading to compromised outcomes, privacy breaches, and even physical harm.

In this webinar we will explore best practices in securing AI systems mitigating risks from adversarial attacks, and aligning AI deployments with regulatory and ethical standards.

This presentation is hosted by Masood Akhtar. Masood is the Director, Information Security, at the Digital Research Alliance of Canada. He has over 18 years of Cyber Security and Network Infrastructure experience delivering large scale IT security, compliance, and infrastructure projects, and managing data center facilities in the enterprise environment. Most recently, Masood held Program Manager (IT Security and Network Services) and Management Lead (IT Infrastructure Operations) positions at the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Police Services, respectively.

Masood possesses a very diversified experience across Education, Financial Services, Telecom, Airline and Government sectors and had been part of several international projects across different regions like Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.

He holds a master’s degree with specialization in networking from Pakistan and holds several industry reputed certifications like CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert), COBIT 5 and ITIL.

This event is organized by the Digital Research Alliance of Canada. Click here to register.



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