EY - Conference Center [+15 level] *See Details Below
215 2nd St SW #2200
Calgary, Alberta T2P 1M4 1 CPE Hour(s)
Field of Study: Auditing
Knowledge Level: Basic
Course Prerequisites: None
Artificial Intelligence for Internal Audit
Addressing cyber threats in Canada’s critical infrastructure sectors
Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new opportunities for organizations across Canada’s energy sector to improve operations and drive efficiency. Even so, AI-driven improvements bring their own share of evolving cybersecurity risks. Internal audit (IA) teams across this sector have a unique and powerful role to play in assessing that threat environment. Succeeding requires IA to refresh the approach with AI now. Within Canada’s energy and industrial domains, AI is revolutionizing the operations of critical infrastructure sectors. As AI systems become integral to these environments, IA teams are confronted with the dual challenge of ensuring the security, governance, and ethical deployment of AI technologies while simultaneously evaluating and defending against AI-driven cyber threats. Taking a structured approach that bridges leading practices and advanced technologies can help IA teams navigate these challenges and safeguard Canada’s critical infrastructure now.
Session synposis:
Introduction: Artificial intelligence for Internal Audit
Chapter 1: Understanding the unique risks of AI in critical infrastructure
Chapter 2: Evaluating AI-driven cyber threats in critical infrastructure
Chapter 3: Practical steps to help IA teams get started
Chapter 4: Keeping current in Canada’s evolving regulatory and compliance landscape
Chapter 5: Looking ahead to emerging technologies and future trends
Speaker Bio
Tyler Williams, Partner, EY
Based in Calgary, AB, Tyler Williams brings a wealth of global cybersecurity expertise to EY as a Partner within the Canadian Cybersecurity Practice for Energy & Industrials. Joining EY in 2023, Tyler transitioned from a distinguished 10-year tenure at Shell, where he served as Group Head of Cybersecurity. In this role, he was responsible for securing 225 operating assets and capital projects across 53 countries, spanning Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, and Retail sectors. Notably, he also led Shell’s Internal Audit practice for two years, significantly reshaping the cybersecurity risk management program for operated assets.
At EY, Tyler leads a specialized consulting team dedicated to supporting client assurance functions within the Canadian Industrials & Energy sector. His focus is on empowering internal audit leaders by:
Building awareness, capabilities, and competency in cybersecurity and industrial cyber risk management.
Identifying and enumerating top cyber risks.
Planning and prioritizing annual assessment activities.
Augmenting internal teams with specialized skills to deliver impactful cyber risk observations, findings, and recommendations.
Note: Registration, mingling and networking for this session will begin at 11:30AM with the presentation running from 12:00PM - 12:50PM, followed by a ten minute Q&A.
Registration & Details: RSVP early. Space is limited (Maximum of 100 individuals).
Location*: 215 – 2nd Street S.W.
Calgary City Center Building – Conference Center [+15 Level]
*Note: The EY office is located at Suite 2200, however, the event is hosted at the +15 Level. The Conference Center is found at the top of the escalators.
