Advancing Cybersecurity through Research and Collaboration
NKST is a cybersecurity research and collaboration platform for cybersecurity leaders, practitioners, and vendors, enabling them to connect and tackle the toughest cybersecurity challenges together.
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We bring together visionary leaders and cybersecurity experts to navigate the dynamic cyber landscape.
Roundtables
Summits
Conferences
500+
Attendees
250+
Hours of content
50+
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Western Canada Cybersecurity Leadership Forum: CLF 2025
20 February 2025
Calgary
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Vancouver CISO
Roundtable
08 April 2025
Vancouver
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Welcome to the forefront of cybersecuirity-where NKST is now
In today’s rapidly evolving digital environment, cybersecurity leaders face the urgent task of understanding emerging threats, analyzing challenges, and developing innovative solutions to protect their organizations and drive success. NKST is a cybersecurity research and collaboration platform for cybersecurity leaders, practitioners, and vendors, enabling them to connect and tackle the toughest cybersecurity challenges together.
NKST brings together key decision-makers, fostering collaboration, building meaningful relationships, and facilitating shared learning. All content and discussion topics are carefully curated to be relevant, timely, and solution-oriented, leading to actionable outcomes. This unique approach empowers cyber leaders to tackle complex challenges while gaining access to curated resources that streamline their ongoing responsibilities.
With a focus on practical solutions, NKST creates a dynamic ecosystem for cyber executives to stay ahead of evolving threats. By providing an open communication channel and opportunities for collaboration, NKST ensures leaders can continuously adapt, innovate, and secure their organizations against future risks.
What our community says
I was introduced to NKST through my professional network, and what immediately stood out to me was how unique and forward-thinking the platform is. It’s truly a differentiator, offering a space for meaningful, bidirectional collaboration between users and contributors. This innovative approach is what inspired me to get involved, and I’m excited to be part of something so impactful.
Ireen Birungi
Advisory Board Member, NKST
NKST is an incredible platform that brings together peers from the cybersecurity industry to foster meaningful collaboration. What I love most is how it enables CISOs and senior security practitioners to share knowledge, tackle challenges, and exchange strategies. It’s a vital resource for advancing our collective efforts in strengthening the industry. NKST truly unites us in our shared mission to make a difference.
Simon Brown
Advisory Board Member, NKST
NKST brings professional CISOs together to discuss challenges, explore solutions collaboratively, and share knowledge and experiences. This platform facilitates the exchange of ideas, creation of training materials, and development of white papers. It serves as a resource for CISOs in the region to access and benefit from shared insights, ultimately supporting and advancing collective expertise.
Samer Adi
Co-Chair Advisory Board, NKST
