Nav Bassi is the Director of Academic & Administrative Services for University Systems at the University of Victoria. He is responsible for institutional leadership, staff leadership, technology stewardship, and accountable for instructional technology, technology support for faculty, staff, and students, and the university’s cybersecurity program. Nav teaches how to manage in the digital economy in the UVic Division of Continuing Studies and has taught information systems for the Gustavson MBA Program.

Nav holds a BSc in computer science and an MBA (Service Management) from UVic, as well as a Master’s Certificate in project management and the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential, and is also a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). Nav was previously an elected member of the University of Victoria Board of Governors and Senate, and a Presidential Appointee to the University Human Rights Committee.

Nav’s passion is helping people successfully apply technology to further their goals. 
 

Technology affects all aspects of modern life, both at work and at home. In 2017, just over 1/5 of Canadian businesses are impacted by a cybersecurity incident and spent over $14B on cybersecurity. Cybersecurity risks can impact our workplaces and have a significant personal impact on our lives. This session is focused on understanding today’s most common cyber security risks and how you can protect yourself at work and at home. 

In this presentation, you will learn:

• Why cybersecurity matters
• Top cybersecurity threats
• Tips on how to reduce the risks of falling victim to the top threats
• What you can do as HR professionals to help your organizations

Who should attend: 

• This workshop is suitable for all professionals, regardless of technical knowledge, who are concerned about personal and organizational cybersecurity risks.

Time: Log-in: 9:15 - 9:30am (PST); Presentation: 9:30am - 11:00am (PST)