Welcome to SecTor
Canada's IT Security Conference
MTCC, TORONTO
A highlight of our second-round Speakers for SecTor 2022
View a selection of our 2022 conference sessions.
REGISTRATION FOR SECTOR 2022 IS CLOSED
Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of SecTor 2022. Register before the Standard Rate increases to Last Call rates on August 22.
$1349 Increases to Last Call rates on August 22 SOLD OUTOne for the risk takers, it’s time to secure your SecTor 2022 Full Conference Pass. Register now, Last Call is valid August 22 to October 6.
$1549 Expires October 6, 2022 SOLD OUTLooking for less content and more time spent networking and engaging with Exhibitors? Consider an Expo Pass ($50 or free with discount code).
Details See full registration options. See InfoSecTor is all about the content that matters to Canadian IT Security Professionals today. The key to SecTor's success, and our primary objective, is quality content and interesting presentations for attendees.
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