Did You Know?

• In Canada, ~72% of ransomware victims said IT systems were restored to pre-incident capacity within a month; ~52% in less than a week.
• ~28% of Canadian organizations affected by ransomware reported reputational harm in 2024, up from previous years.
• In Canada, 79% of ransomware victims paid, but global research shows only ~42% achieve complete data restoration.
• Canadian businesses spent $1.2B on recovery in 2023, double 2021, with SMEs carrying ~50% of the cost.
• Many Canadian SMBs lack tested incident response (IR) plans and role clarity during crises.

Description

Join us for a 2-day program (March 2nd and 16th) structured around six comprehensive modules that explore HR’s role in threat mitigation, data stewardship and compliance, insider threat management, security culture development, incident response, and cross-functional governance.

Designed specifically for HR professionals, this program translates complex security concepts into HR-relevant applications and equips participants with the expertise to influence secure behaviors and support enterprise-wide resilience through people-centered approaches.

At the conclusion of the program, participants receive a Certificate of Completion from the I.H. Asper School of Business’ James W. Burns Executive Education Centre.


Key Learning Outcomes

Through this program you will:

• Understand the HR implications of cybersecurity risks and breaches
• Learn how to align HR practices with cybersecurity strategy
• Identify how to protect employee data and manage insider threats
• Design awareness and training programs that shape secure behaviours
• Become strategic partners in fostering a resilient organizational culture

Program Content

Module 1
The Evolving Cybersecurity Threat Landscape and the Role of HR

Module 2
HR Data Stewardship and Legal Compliance

Module 3
Insider Threats, Access Management, and Offboarding Risk

Module 4
Building a Culture of Security Through HR Programs

Module 5
Responding to Breaches: HR’s Role in Incident Response and Recovery

Module 6
Cross-Functional Leadership and Governance

Capstone Activity
Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation Action Plan for HR

This program is best suited for individuals in senior HR leadership.


Dates: Mondays, March 2nd and 16th, 2026


Time:

• 8:00am-8:30am - Registration and Breakfast
• 8:30am-4:30pm - Sessions

CPD Hours: 16.0


Cost: $3,500.00 + GST


Event Cancellation Policy: This event is governed by our general Professional Development Cancellation, Refund & Transfer Policy. To learn more, click here.


 
CPHR Manitoba has partnered with I.H. Asper School of Business to offer this program to our members.