Lecture: Insider Threats in Emergency Management

This presentation  is part of the Disaster and Emergency Management Lecture Series. 

Explore how insider threats are emerging as non-traditional hazards in disaster and emergency management.

 You’ll be introduced to behavioural insights from insider-threat research alongside the growing risks associated with aging critical infrastructure.

Through real-world examples and an all-hazards lens, you’ll gain insight into how cyber-physical interdependencies, organizational culture, governance gaps, and workforce pressures can intensify the impacts of insider-driven actions.

You’ll gain a clearer understanding of why insider threats are not simply security issues, but complex, systemic challenges that emergency managers must increasingly be prepared to recognize and address.

Speaker

Dr. Bill Danielsen is a senior executive leader with more than 29 years of experience across the federal government, defence, and international sectors. Bill has occupied roles as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Privy Council of Canada and the Prime Minister's office, along with having been a Chief Security Officer and leading digital transformation in other major Federal entities.  In these capacities he has overseen major modernization initiatives, advanced national cybersecurity and digital identity programs, and directed crisis management and continuity operations supporting portfolios in excess of $200B. Known for navigating complex, politically sensitive environments, he has led large, diverse teams and delivered high‑impact transformation across Canada’s public sector. Bill holds a Doctor of Business Administration and is recognized for his strategic leadership in security, technology, and emergency management.