Speaker - Luc Letarte

Luc Letarte is a Research Cybersecurity and Compliance Specialist with Advanced Research Computing at the University of British Columbia and an independent cybersecurity and privacy consultant. He specializes in strengthening academic research and public sector environments through governance, risk management, and compliance programs. A certified cybersecurity and privacy professional, Luc brings extensive experience working in complex environments, delivering actionable solutions for regulatory compliance and cyber risk management. He is a frequent conference speaker and instructor, delivering workshops and presentations on digital trust, cybersecurity risk management, research data management, and institutional risk governance. Fluent in English and French, Luc actively contributes to the higher education, research, and cybersecurity communities and serves on the National Security Council at the Digital Research Alliance of Canada.