25. Ronald Deibert on Cyber Espionage and the Fight for Democracy

We are barraged daily by chilling stories revealing data leaks of our most personal information. Cyber security expert Ronald Deibert exposes a dark underworld of digital espionage and disinformation in this talk, and in his instant bestselling book: a shocking investigation of cyber espionage that reads like a real-life thriller. Following his team of digital sleuths at the Citizen Lab as they lift the lid on dozens of covert operations, from the streets of Guatemala City to the corridors of power in the White House, Chasing Shadows reveals with petrifying clarity the defects in our digital ecosystem. If you feel any concern over breaches of privacy across your digital devices, but are at a loss as to how you can fight back, this event is not to be missed. Moderated by William Johnson.

Presented in partnership with Simon & Schuster Canada.

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Ronald J. Deibert

RONALD J. DIEBERT is founder & director of Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto and a bestselling author. A leading expert on digital espionage and spyware, his work has earned global recognition and, in 2022, he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada.

William Johnson

WILLIAM JOHNSON is a writer, strategist, and community builder based in Vancouver. He is the founder of Vancouver Tech Journal and VP at Overstory Media Group, where he helps grow local journalism across Canada. His writing spans technology, business, and food culture, appearing in outlets including The Georgia Straight. Through storytelling and events, William spotlights the people and ideas shaping Vancouver’s future.