François Guay is the Founder and CEO of the Canadian Cybersecurity Network CCN, Canada’s largest cybersecurity and digital community. CCN connects tens of thousands of professional’s businesses educators and public sector leaders across the country with a shared mission to strengthen Canada’s digital resilience through collaboration education and trusted insight.
With a career spanning cybersecurity technology digital platforms and community building François is known for bringing people together across sectors to address complex challenges in practical and human centered ways. He has worked closely with startups established technology firms, academic institutions and government organizations to help grow talent enable innovation and improve security outcomes at scale.
François is the creator of several national initiatives including CCN Insights a series of executive level reports focused on emerging cybersecurity and digital risk themes as well as Canada wide programs supporting mentorship workforce development and peer collaboration. His work regularly bridges strategy technology and policy translating complex technical issues into actionable guidance for senior leaders.
He is a frequent contributor to national media and industry discussions on cybersecurity digital trust and the future of work in Canada. François is widely recognized for his people first approach and his belief that trust collaboration and shared responsibility are foundational to securing Canada’s digital future.
