Webinar Wednesday – Strengthening the Human Firewall: Advancing Cybersecurity Awareness Among Clinicians and their Staff
This webinar will address the growing cybersecurity risks in Canadian healthcare by providing an overview of user benefits from a national training program co-developed with clinicians and experts. Designed to build resilience, the program equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills to protect sensitive health information. Evaluation results show strong improvements in awareness, confidence, and applied practices, highlighting the program’s effectiveness in fostering a culture of cybersecurity and shared accountability across clinical environments.
Speakers
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Dr. Ajantha Jayabarathan
Director, Coral Shared-Care Health Center and Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University
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A highly accomplished Family Physician, educator, and healthcare innovator, Ajantha Jayabarathan brings over three decades of clinical, academic, and leadership experience to the field of family medicine. As Director of Coral Shared-Care Health Center and Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University, Jayabarathan has pioneered digitally supported, collaborative care models, integrating multidisciplinary teams and advanced digital health solutions to enhance patient outcomes.
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Rajaei Qubrosi
Manager, Security, Amplify Care
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Rajaei is an experienced Cybersecurity professional with a history of working in the banking and healthcare industries. With expertise in Cybersecurity Education, Security Operations, Threat & Vulnerability Management, and Policy Development, he currently leads the Security Program at Amplify Care. Rajaei effectively conveys complex security concepts to diverse audiences, facilitating cooperation and understanding among cross-functional teams and healthcare organizations across Canada. His leadership style is rooted in collaboration and empowerment, fostering an environment where security is ingrained in organizational culture.
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Samantha Bordage
Marketing and Communications Specialist, Amplify Care
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Samantha Bordage is a Marketing and Communications Specialist at Amplify Care, where she supports national digital health initiatives with a focus on engagement, awareness, and impact. She plays a key role in promoting Shield, a cybersecurity and privacy training program designed to strengthen knowledge and build confidence across the healthcare system.
With a background in Health Administration, Samantha is passionate about making complex digital health topics accessible and relevant to diverse audiences. Her work focuses on driving adoption, increasing participation, and supporting a more secure and resilient healthcare environment through education and communication.
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