William Beiersdorfer

Education

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  Canada School of Public Service

  2008 - 2011

  CAP Program Leadership and Management pass

  Activities and Societies: Courses, training, travel, case studies, The primary objective of this leadership development framework is to define clearly for deputies and for all employees the philosophy and general approach that will be taken to leadership development throughout the Public Service, as a guide to:Policy development, program design and program implementation by central agencies;Program design and implementation by individual departments and agencies;Decision-making by departments and by the Public Service as a whole with respect… Show more The primary objective of this leadership development framework is to define clearly for deputies and for all employees the philosophy and general approach that will be taken to leadership development throughout the Public Service, as a guide to:Policy development, program design and program implementation by central agencies;Program design and implementation by individual departments and agencies;Decision-making by departments and by the Public Service as a whole with respect to:Recruitment of highly-qualified personnel who are representative of the Canadian population;Identification of future leaders;Investments in training and development;Succession planning for management and leadership positions;Whether particular individuals have the competencies and personal qualities required for leadership at different levels of the Public Service; Understanding how Public Service decisions are underpinned by our core values. Show less

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  Carleton University

  2023 - 2023

  Certificate in Insider Risk Management Business pass

  Broadened understanding of insider threat with an emphasis on the security screening process,•Heightened ability to recognize (i.e., red flags), detect and defend against insider risks within organizations, •Introduction to motives or personal situations that may increase an employee’s likelihood to act out against an employer, •Practical knowledge of a risk factor framework used to recognize behaviours indicating potential employee concern and management of residual… Show more Broadened understanding of insider threat with an emphasis on the security screening process,•Heightened ability to recognize (i.e., red flags), detect and defend against insider risks within organizations, •Introduction to motives or personal situations that may increase an employee’s likelihood to act out against an employer, •Practical knowledge of a risk factor framework used to recognize behaviours indicating potential employee concern and management of residual risks, •Awareness of continuous assurance (i.e., aftercare) measures that can be used with current employees, as well as considerations upon an employee departing an organization, and, •Understanding of personal social media presence and related company strategies. Show less

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  Carnegie Mellon University

  2018 - 2020

  Certified Insider Threat Manager Insider Threat pass

  Activities and Societies: Building an Insider Threat Program Overview of Insider Threat Concepts and Activities Insider Threat Program Manager - Implementation and Operations Insider Threat Certification Insider Threat Awareness Training The courses required for this certificate supply professionals working in insider threat with the concepts and practices necessary for developing a formal insider threat program, including insider threat planning identification of internal and external stakeholders components of an insider threat program insider threat team development strategies for effective communication of the program how to effectively implement and operate the program within the organization

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  Carnegie Mellon University

  2021 - 2021

  CERT - Cybersecurity for Business Executives Cybersecurity

  Activities and Societies: Targeted towards today's business executive, the courseware explores the pressing reality that cybersecurity is a business imperative and an enterprise-wide risk that spans all operations. The course provides background and context regarding today's security challenges, effectively governing the organization, board level support and function, and related activities. Cybersecurity oversight as it provides a strong foundation for the role cyber oversight and governance play in defending the organization and the types of activities that are vital to doing so. It is also beneficial to board members and those already involved with enterprise security operations by providing opportunities to benchmark existing processes to identify the potential for improvement. Topics covered include the role of the Board and Chief Information Security Officer ("CISO") within… Show more Cybersecurity oversight as it provides a strong foundation for the role cyber oversight and governance play in defending the organization and the types of activities that are vital to doing so. It is also beneficial to board members and those already involved with enterprise security operations by providing opportunities to benchmark existing processes to identify the potential for improvement. Topics covered include the role of the Board and Chief Information Security Officer ("CISO") within the organization, the type of positions and skills needed, various organizational models for implementing a cybersecurity governance program, key considerations for administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, and methods for assessing and measuring effectiveness. Emerging issues to take into account such as cyber liability insurance and crisis communication will also be discussed. Show less

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  Athabasca University

  1998 - 2000

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Business 3.0

  Activities and Societies: Degree requirements - No degree acquired Business, Law, Leadership.

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  University of Ottawa

  2020 - 2020

  Non-specific Insider Threat - Professional Development Inistitute pass

  Activities and Societies: Moles, Mass Leakers and Messiahs: Insider Threat and Psychological Pathways to Betrayal

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  Carnegie Mellon University

  2020 - 2020

  CERT - Insider Threat Program Evaluator Certification Insider Threat 3.0

  Activities and Societies: CERT Insider Threat Center of the Software Engineering Institute, and has been researching Insider Threats since 2001 in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Secret Service, other federal agencies, the intelligence community, private industry, academia, and the vendor community. This training course supports organizations implementing and managing insider threat detection and prevention programs based on various government mandates or guidance including: Presidential Executive Order 13587, the National Insider Threat Policy and Minimum Standards, and proposed changes set forth in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

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  York University

  1988 - 2006

  Bachelors Political Science 3.0

  Activities and Societies: Sports, politics, business