Lina Dabit

Lina Dabit currently serves as the Executive Director of the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Optiv Canada, where she leverages her extensive experience in security operations, strategic planning, and organizational leadership to strengthen the company’s cybersecurity posture. In this pivotal role, Lina oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, ensuring that Optiv’s clients benefit from innovative, tailored solutions that address evolving threats in the digital landscape. Her expertise in operational planning, counterintelligence, and federal law enables her to lead high-impact initiatives that enhance threat detection, incident response, and risk mitigation across diverse sectors.

Throughout her tenure at Optiv Canada, Lina has been instrumental in fostering strategic collaborations with government agencies, private sector partners, and industry stakeholders. Her leadership in cybersecurity awareness and strategic communications helps bridge the gap between technical teams and executive decision-makers, ensuring alignment on security priorities. Lina’s background in law enforcement and her experience testifying in complex security cases provide her with a unique perspective on threat intelligence and cyber defense, which she applies to develop proactive security frameworks.

Her passion for defending critical infrastructure and her commitment to operational excellence make her a key driver of innovation within Optiv Canada. Lina’s strategic vision and team leadership continue to inspire her colleagues, positioning Optiv as a trusted partner in cybersecurity resilience. She looks forward to expanding her collaborations and sharing her insights on emerging threats, cybersecurity best practices, and organizational security strategies in her ongoing mission to protect clients and the broader community from cyber risks.