How Collaboration and Risk Governance Shape Security Strategy with Bill Dunnion

Guest Introduction

Bill Dunnion serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Mitel and Co-founder of the Canadian Cyber Forum. With more than two decades in IT and security, he has led cybersecurity strategy across telecom, consulting, and enterprise environments. At Mitel, Dunnion oversees global information security operations, aligning compliance, risk, and resilience strategies with the company’s communications solutions. As a leader and advocate, he also co-founded the Canadian Cyber Forum, creating a platform that fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing across the security community. His work highlights both enterprise leadership and industry-wide engagement in building stronger cybersecurity practices.

 

Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn

• How Mitel manages global cybersecurity operations

• Why collaboration across industries strengthens security outcomes

• The importance of culture and leadership in building resilient teams

• Key priorities for Canadian cybersecurity initiatives

• How Bill Dunnion balances CISO responsibilities with advocacy roles

• Insights into risk governance and practical security frameworks

 

In This Episode

Bill Dunnion highlights the challenges and opportunities facing today’s CISOs. He discusses how Mitel integrates cybersecurity into its business operations, ensuring global communications remain secure and resilient. His perspective emphasizes that security is not only about technical defenses but also about risk governance, compliance, and building trust across stakeholders.

Bill also shares why collaboration matters in cybersecurity. Through his work with the Canadian Cyber Forum, he explains how industry professionals can learn from each other, align practices, and collectively raise standards. This collaborative approach reflects a growing recognition that cyber threats cross borders and sectors, requiring shared responsibility.

Leadership and culture are central themes throughout the discussion. Bill explains how security leaders must cultivate teams that understand both technical details and business outcomes. His focus on culture ensures that cybersecurity is viewed as a shared responsibility within organizations rather than an isolated function.