Keynote Session
Lina Dabit
Executive Director Office of the CISO, Optiv Canada
The New Frontline: The Convergence of Cyber, Physical, and National Security in the Global Spotlight of FIFA 2026
As global events like FIFA 2026 draw international attention, they also expose the growing overlap between cyber, physical and national security threats. We’ll explore how nations can strengthen resilience through integrated security strategies that protect critical infrastructure, public safety, and national interest in an increasingly hybrid threat landscape.
About the Speaker
Lina has three decades of law enforcement leadership spanning frontline policing to national security, major and organized crime, protective operations and cybercrime. She has built and led teams tackling complex threats, both physical and digital, and worked at the intersection of intelligence, technology, and public safety.
Now in the role of Executive Director, office of the CISO at Optiv Canada, Lina brings a mission-driven approach to cybersecurity; combining operational insight with a passion for innovation and resilience.