Montreal’s cybersecurity community keeps growing as more organizations invest in stronger protection and digital trust. The city is home to leaders who manage risk, guide strategy, and support the region’s shift to more secure systems. This list highlights ten public cybersecurity executives and strategists who shape security practices across energy, finance, technology, transportation, and research.
Martin Laberge
Chief Information Security Officer, Énergir
Martin leads cybersecurity and IT governance at Énergir, one of Quebec’s largest energy distributors. His work covers operational technology security, risk oversight, and resilience for critical infrastructure.
Priscilla Kosseim
Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer, Groupe Robert
Priscilla oversees information security and privacy for a major logistics provider. She guides data protection, compliance, and secure operations across a complex transportation network.
Éric Parent
Chief Executive Officer and Cybersecurity Strategist, EVA Technologies
Éric is a well-known voice in Quebec’s cybersecurity landscape. He advises organizations on strategy, incident readiness, and secure technology adoption. His public leadership has helped shape best practices in the region.
Pierre-Luc Bisaillon
Chief Technology Officer and former CISO, AppDirect
Pierre-Luc combines technology and security leadership in one role. He has held public information security responsibilities in major tech companies and continues to shape secure digital transformation programs.
Marc French
Chief Trust Officer and CISO, Patriot One Technologies
Marc’s experience spans trust management, enterprise security, and regulatory compliance. His work supports AI-driven security products used in both public and private sectors.
David Masson
Director of Enterprise Security, Darktrace Canada
David supports enterprise clients across Montreal and Quebec. He specializes in behavioral threat detection and represents Darktrace in public discussions about cyber defense and emerging attack methods.
Dominic Tremblay
Cybersecurity Leader and Public Speaker
Dominic focuses on awareness, workforce development, and security strategy. He is active in Montreal’s cybersecurity community and works with organizations on training and risk mitigation programs.
Claude Millette
Former Senior Director, Cybersecurity, Desjardins
Claude has led critical projects in the financial sector. His guidance helped strengthen cyber resilience at one of Canada’s largest financial institutions, and he continues to contribute to public discussions on security.
François Gilbert
Cybersecurity Director, CGI
François works with large enterprises and public institutions on advanced security programs. His leadership at CGI supports threat response, governance, and digital trust across global clients.
Hélène Michaud
Chief Information Security Officer, Aeris Health
Hélène leads information security for a growing health technology company based in Quebec. She manages compliance, data protection, and secure product development in a fast-moving sector.
These ten leaders reflect the depth and experience of Montreal’s cybersecurity community. Their work supports essential services, major industries, and the city’s larger digital ecos