Alex Lovinger

Alex Lovinger has extensive work experience in the field of information security and cyber threat management. They are currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) at LCBO, where they are responsible for establishing and maintaining an information security management program. They also contribute to business technology planning and provide leadership for the cyber security organization.

Prior to joining LCBO, Alex worked as a consultant member relations in the Canadian Programs of Financial Services at FS-ISAC. In this role, they supported the Canadian financial sector by sharing threat and vulnerability information, conducting contingency planning exercises, and managing rapid response communications.

Before FS-ISAC, Alex held a position in executive consulting at Loblaw Companies Limited. They also served as the Vice President of Cyber Threat Management at TD, where they built and executed the cyber security strategy, increasing the organization's capability maturity levels.

Earlier in their career, Alex worked at BMO Financial Group as the Managing Director of Security Operations. They were responsible for transforming the cybersecurity practice and implementing the bank's first dedicated intelligence program and security monitoring facility.

Alex's work experience also includes a role as a Senior Information Technology Security Consultant at Sanmina, where they provided expertise on information technology security.

Overall, Alex Lovinger has a comprehensive background in information security, cyber threat management, and executive consulting, with a strong track record of leadership and strategic planning in the field.

Alex Lovinger attended the Universitatea Politehnica din Timișoara from 1987 to 1994, where they obtained a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Following that, from 1994 to 1996, they enrolled at the University of Toronto and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Alex also holds a certification in CISSP from (ISC)², although the exact month and year of obtaining the certification are not specified.