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Tyler Williams

EY Canada Cybersecurity Leader, Industrials & Energy

Cybersecurity pioneer. Corporate innovator. Energy transition champion.

Tyler Williams is a Partner and EY’s Canadian Cybersecurity Leader of Industry and Energy. He brings more than two decades of experience managing cybersecurity initiatives for large and complex organizations, with a focus on the integration of IT and OT domains.

Prior to joining EY, Tyler spearheaded security initiatives with one of the world's largest energy networks before founding a successful and globally recognized OT cybersecurity consultancy. Known for his experience in developing industry standards and thought leadership, Tyler has spent decades shaping the cybersecurity landscape and honing the critical skills needed to lead our practice and protect the critical infrastructure assets of EY clients across the country.

A sought-after speaker at industry conferences worldwide, Tyler holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Victoria, with a focus on cybersecurity risk modeling for industrial systems.

How Tyler is building a better working world

“Helping to embed resilience across Canada’s critical infrastructure is key to my vision of building a better working world. By protecting essential systems that power industries and communities, I’m not only helping safeguard the present for organizations across the country, but also laying the groundwork for a secure and prosperous future for Canadians.

I’m proud to lead a team that’s committed to helping safeguard our nation’s infrastructure so the energy, transportation and industrial sectors can withstand and effectively recover from cyber threats. By reducing disruptions, we foster trust in the systems that support society, enabling businesses and communities to thrive, and helping the nation remain competitive on the global stage.

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