Date & time
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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Ctrl+Alt+Defend: Anatomy of a Cyber Attack Response
Explore cybersecurity and its legal dimensions with industry experts.
Speaker(s)
Larry Markowitz, Nareg Froundjian, Marco Manglaviti
Cost
This event is free.
Contact
Where
Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex
1515 St. Catherine W.
Room 2.260
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When hackers strike, will your team be ready?
How should you respond in the critical first hours of a cyber attack? How do you restore IT systems under pressure, remain compliant with evolving legal requirements, and communicate transparently with customers, employees, regulators, and the media — all while safeguarding your organization’s reputation?
For answers to these pressing questions and fresh insights based on recent real-world cyber attacks, join Concordia’s Jurist-in-Residence, Morton S. Minc, as he hosts an expert panel for a live, practical discussion on cyber crisis response in today’s high-stakes digital world.
Building on the success of their informative and entertaining Law Meets Engineering presentation of last year, our expert panelists will share new case studies and lessons learned, including examples involving ransomware, third-party breaches, and reputational fallout. You’ll gain up-to-date best practices on:
- Responding quickly and strategically during a breach
- Communicating with clarity, transparency, and legal precision
- Coordinating across legal, IT, and communications teams
- Developing an actionable, panic-proof response plan before a crisis hits
Whether you’re a future (or current) engineer, lawyer, or communications professional, this event will arm you with the tools to understand and manage cyber incidents with confidence.
Open to: Students in the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, law students, and the general public interested in cybersecurity, crisis management, and digital risk.
To Participating Lawyers
Since Concordia University is an organization distinct from the Bar of Quebec, you must declare your hours of training in your personal file. A certificate of attendance representing 1.5 hours of continuing education will be issued to those lawyers who attend this conference.
Law Meets Engineering Lecture Series
Concordia Jurist-in-Residence Morton Minc is hosting a series of law-related lectures given by prominent speakers geared to all Gina Cody School students. These lectures will tackle topics that will be very useful in their professional lives.
Guest speaker
An experienced corporate lawyer, Larry Markowitz provides communications advice on some of Canada’s most significant business transactions, while helping clients manage crises, including cyber attacks. Larry holds degrees in Civil Law, Common Law and Commerce from McGill University.
Panelists
Marco Manglaviti has emerged as a prominent figure in the realm of cybersecurity, where his expertise and leadership have significantly contributed to enhancing digital security landscapes. As the Incident Response Lead at Deloitte, Marco has been instrumental in fortifying systems against cyber threats. His approach underscores the necessity of not only relying on advanced technological defenses but also transforming the human element from a potential vulnerability into a robust line of defense.
Nareg Froundjian is a technology lawyer in Fasken’s privacy and cybersecurity group. He advises some of Canada's largest organizations and startups, drawing on more than seven years' experience in consulting at the confluence of law and technology. He finds practical solutions to data protection issues, including preparing for and responding to cybersecurity incidents.