In this hands-on 1-hour session, we’ll explore the main design guidelines to ensure a good user experience for your digital product. You’ll learn practical strategies to identify and address common usability issues. This session will equip you with the knowledge to create a user-friendly experience. 3 Key takeaways: Understand the Guidelines: Learn how foundational design principles can help identify and resolve common usability issues in digital products. Actionable Strategies: Discover an easy-to-apply checklist to improve user experience for digital products. Gain Confidence: See real-world examples of this evaluation method being used and feel confident to apply the technique immediately. Meet your presenter.. Simon Landry, Ph.D., is a seasoned researcher with over a decade of experience in startups, academia, and healthcare. Specializing in translating advanced research into practical applications, Simon is currently a lead UX researcher at a legal tech company applying AI to solve complex problems. Passionate about simplifying complex ideas, he believes that with the right support, anyone can learn anything. Simon is driven by curiosity and a desire to create impactful, human-centered products that bridge the gap between research and real life.  

This session looks at key elements in Cybersecurity using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework as a guide. The session will address key areas covered within the NIST CSF that are often overlooked by programs that can lead to deficiencies or observable items in certifications and audits. 3 key takeaways: A structured approach for those seeking to streamline their cybersecurity programs A roadmap for integrating new requirements and regimes into your cybersecurity program A structured approach that is useful in the context of ISO 27000 and NIST SP 800-171 Meet your presenter.. Allan McDougall brings 25+ years of military, public, and private sector security experience, holding a Master’s degree in Security Management in addition to several security certifications (CISSP, CPP, PSP, PCIP). He has co-authored four books on Critical Infrastructure Protection and been a guest speaker internationally at universities and professional associations. He currently holds several volunteer positions that focus on learning and capacity building in the Asset Protection and Security domain.