LevelSec: Advancing Cyber Leaders – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Strengthening Cybersecurity Skills and Leadership for Canadians

LevelSec is Digital Nova Scotia’s newest cybersecurity program, designed to address one of Canada’s most urgent gaps: the shortage of mid-career and senior cybersecurity professionals with the governance, risk, leadership, and technical capabilities needed to protect modern organizations.

Developed in partnership with the University of Waterloo, LevelSec provides advanced, industry-aligned training for professionals ready to lead.

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This program is made possible through funding from the National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) and Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.

Courses and Certified Training

LevelSec builds high-level governance and risk management expertise for mid-career and senior professionals, equipping participants to bridge technical and strategic cybersecurity gaps. Participants work on real-world scenarios and projects aligned with international standards, gaining practical skills that can be immediately applied to strengthen organizational security.

ISC2 Official CISSP Certification Training

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Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Management

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) & IT Systems Security

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Why LevelSec?

(source: ISACA / BusinessWire)

ISACA’s 2025 State of Privacy report highlights that many organizations globally are not confident in ensuring compliance, struggle with understanding privacy obligations, and have a hard time finding expert-level privacy professionals to fill their labour gaps.

Canada itself faces escalating security threats, increasing regulatory requirements, and a widening talent shortage—especially at mid- and senior levels. Research and analysis Canada Cybersecurity Network shows that:

  • 68% of cybersecurity job postings require advanced certifications like CISSP.
  • Only 10% of jobs are truly entry-level.
  • Employers report major gaps in communication, governance, risk, and strategic decision-making.
  • AI is transforming cybersecurity roles faster than ever.

LevelSec is designed to address these gaps directly by providing training that elevates professionals into leadership-ready roles.

Program Partners and Instructors

Ken Muir | CISO/CSC/CISA/CRISC

Ken Muir is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience. Beginning his IT and Information Security career in 1993, he developed expertise in viruses, threat intelligence, and security operations: consulting, building and rebuilding security operations centers (SOC), and executive-level advisory roles.

Ken’s thought leadership is widely recognized—he has been named a Top 100 Global Thought Leader and Top 50 Who’s Who in Cybersecurity. He is also a co-author of the Centre for Internet Security (CIS) Cybersecurity Framework V8, a globally adopted cybersecurity standard.

Ken is also a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO); Ken helps organizations build robust security strategies aligned with NIST CSF, CIS, and ISO 27001 frameworks. His extensive background spans aerospace, energy, retail, finance, manufacturing, and government sectors at provincial, state (US), and national levels. He holds multiple industry certifications, including CISA and CRISC.

Beyond his technical and executive expertise, Ken is a keynote speaker, mentor, and author. His forthcoming book explores cybersecurity through the strategic lens of The Art of War. He regularly contributes to global advisory boards, trains executives and boards, and mentors the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Academic Partner

Thank you to our academic partner, WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo.