Andrew Dunsford, VP & CISO at Wawanesa Insurance, presents "Cyber Security Trends and Risk Management", highlighting key cybersecurity threats to the insurance industry, such as social engineering, credential theft, and third-party breaches. He will also explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is intensifying these cybersecurity risks. The webinar will emphasize the importance of a layered defense strategy that combines people and technology, including incident response planning. The core message: cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and proactive preparation is crucial.
Andrew Dunsford is the Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Wawanesa Insurance. He began his career in governance and risk management before spending a decade in consulting, where he led security and privacy initiatives across industries including insurance, telecom, government, and utilities.
At Wawanesa, Andrew was the first cybersecurity leader and built a mature, high-performing program that strengthened resilience and streamlined business operations. His role now extends beyond security to enterprise risk, cloud adoption, and aligning technology strategy with corporate objectives, while maintaining active engagement with the Board.
Known for his pragmatic, risk-based approach, Andrew emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and integrated risk management. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the University of Manitoba, multiple industry certifications, and is the founder of a Canadian P&C Insurance CISO group dedicated to advancing collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the profession