White Tuque Showcases Expertise at SecTor 2025 with Talks on Smart Building Security and Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

September 30, 2025 at 07:00 AM EDT

Canadian cybersecurity firm to exhibit in the Business Hall, present expert briefings, and host a special book-signing event

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 30, 2025 / White Tuque is proud to be returning to SecTor, Canada's premier IT security conference, taking place in Toronto on October 1 and 2. SecTor 2025 will include two expert presentations from White Tuque's team, and the firm will exhibit in the Business Hall for its fourth consecutive year.

Featured Briefing: When Hackers Meet Burglars

On Thursday, October 2, Amir Hosseinpour, Offensive Security Specialist and Penetration Tester at White Tuque, will deliver his talk When Hackers Meet Burglars: Red Teaming the Smart Building. Hosseinpour's session will explore the risks posed by smart building deployments that integrate HVAC, lighting, access control, elevators, cameras, and more through Building Automation Systems (BAS). Drawing on real-world Canadian engagements, the talk will walk attendees through a red-teaming exercise that reveals how attackers gather intel, exploit insecure IoT protocols, and compromise critical systems. Live scans, protocol abuse demonstrations, and video case studies will highlight the offensive perspective.

The session will then shift to defense, providing a practical blue team playbook with actionable frameworks for both offensive engagements and OT-focused defenses-equipping attendees with strategies rooted in real-world experience.

"I'm grateful for the opportunity to raise awareness around smart building security, an area that remains critically important yet often overlooked," said Hosseinpour, emphasizing that while the risks are real and growing, conversations about smart building security often lag behind other areas of cybersecurity.

Qualys Breakout Session: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

White Tuque's Raymond Kyte, Vulnerability and Resilience Management Team Lead, will present Effective Risk-Based Vulnerability Management - How White Tuque Uses Qualys to Build a Roadmap to Asset-Oriented Cyber Resilience at the Qualys breakout session on October 2. Drawing on years of implementing effective risk-based VM programs, Kyte will share White Tuque's proven 7-Chapter Methodology, highlighting how organizations can not only reduce their vulnerability exposure but also achieve true asset awareness and cyber resilience using Qualys.

The session covers practical challenges such as identifying asset owners, pinpointing mission-critical systems, and achieving strong inter-team collaboration. Kyte will demonstrate how Qualys and White Tuque's expertise turn complex vulnerability data into practical security strategies-streamlining risk reduction and enabling real-world business results.

"An effective cyber risk program leads to positive business outcomes by leveraging the right technology, processes and expertise"," said Byron LeBlanc, regional vice president for Canada at Qualys. "Qualys is teaming up with White Tuque to help organizations see how risk-based vulnerability management can be a stepping stone towards the more comprehensive and proactive strategy of the Risk Operations Center (ROC), complete with integrated patch management. Raymond's session at SecTor will demonstrate a real-world example of how a better approach to cyber risk management can be achieved."

This emphasis on collaboration underscores White Tuque's role in helping organizations translate vulnerability insights into measurable business outcomes.

"Our team's approach combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic roadmap that helps clients not only understand their risk but act on it effectively," said Laura Payne, CEO and Head, Security Consulting at White Tuque. "Through our 7-Chapter Methodology and extensive field experience, we guide organizations towards a clear reduction of risk, giving them the ability to make confident, informed decisions that strengthen resilience in meaningful ways."

White Tuque at SecTor 2025

White Tuque will showcase its cybersecurity services and solutions at booth 641 in the Business Hall on October 1 and 2, where attendees can meet the team, discuss cybersecurity challenges, and explore tailored approaches to cybersecurity and cyber defense.

On Wednesday, October 1, from 12:45-1:15 p.m., the booth will also host a special book signing with Eldon Sprickerhoff, founder of eSentire and author of Committed: Startup Survival Tips and Uncommon Sense for First-Time Tech Founders. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Sprickerhoff and receive a signed copy of his book, which offers candid insights and hard-won lessons from his journey as a pioneering Canadian tech founder.

"We're thrilled to be returning to SecTor for the fourth year in a row," said Robert D. Stewart, Founder of White Tuque. "This conference is always a highlight for our team, and we're especially excited to showcase the diversity of our services, from offensive security to vulnerability resilience management and beyond, reflecting the full scope of how we help organizations stay secure and resilient."

About White Tuque

White Tuque helps organizations defend against today's cyber threats and stay ready for tomorrow's challenges. A trusted partner with proven expertise, we turn complexity into clarity and risk into resilience, delivering cybersecurity strategies that adapt seamlessly to changing threats, evolving technologies, and shifting business needs. We specialize in professional consulting services including risk-based vulnerability management, co-managed services, cyber risk mitigation, and incident response planning, helping businesses protect their digital assets and stay resilient against evolving cyber threats. Backed by expert teams and industry-leading technology, White Tuque delivers actionable insights and strong defense mechanisms for businesses of all sizes.

Learn more at www.whitetuque.com or email info@whitetuque.com.

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