Who is Claudiu Popa?
Everything to know about Canada’s cybersecurity expert
Back Story
Passion for Canada’s Cybersecurity Standing on the World Stage
For over three decades, Claudiu has participated in Canada’s dialogue on cybersecurity at all levels, with a deep understanding of technology and a keen entrepreneurial spirit that continues to support technological innovation, drive socioeconomic progress and foster cybersafety.
With a solid Computer Science degree and the industry’s top professional certifications for information security, risk, privacy and many other credentials, he is not only the leader of Canada’s largest group of cybersecurity organizations but also the founder of the nation’s only cybersafety foundation.
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Empowering Others Through Cybersafety Education and Public Speaking
Claudiu has a passion for helping and educating others, especially those in diverse audiences. His work at KnowledgeFlow focuses on children, students, seniors, and other vulnerable sectors.
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From Fitness to Fintech – A Tech Expert With Business Acumen
As an engaging professional speaker, Claudiu draws upon a vast number of interests and skills. From fitness training and collecting books to his experience applying adult learning principles across four continents, he seamlessly integrates his role as an adjunct professor and lecturer at higher education institutions.
His engaging presentations reflect the depth of his expertise, stemming from decades of teaching and research. With insights gained from both academia and real-world applications, Claudiu’s talks not only inspire but also empower audiences to navigate the digital landscape with a heightened understanding of privacy and cybersecurity.
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Shaping the Next Generation of Critical Thinking Leaders
As a passionate speaker and educator, Claudiu leads teams of professionals and aspiring leaders on virtual expeditions into the most exciting aspects of cyber, from the future of artificial intelligence to the most fascinating parts of the Deep Web. Whether speaking to industry leaders, law enforcement professionals, international delegations or educators, Claudiu’s talks are always immersive and captivating.
Deeply interested in the ethics of data collection and the future of information science, Claudiu is a technologist whose thought leadership is always accessible in numerous formats from his multiple books, to his numerous articles. He parlays his interest in humanitarian and animal causes into vivid examples of human achievement and technological progress.
