Daneige Gagnon
About Daneige Gagnon
Daneige Gagnon serves as the Director of Cyber Security at Cronos Group in Oakville, Ontario, bringing over 25 years of experience in cyber security and IT service management. He has held various senior roles in the industry, including positions at Uzado Inc., Quick Intelligence, and TELUS Security Solutions.
Work at Cronos Group
Daneige Gagnon has been serving as the Director of Cyber Security at Cronos Group since 2022. In this role, located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, she focuses on enhancing the organization's cybersecurity posture. Her responsibilities include overseeing security protocols, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Gagnon's leadership in this position reflects her extensive background in cybersecurity and risk management.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Before joining Cronos Group, Gagnon held several significant positions in the cybersecurity field. She worked at Uzado Inc. as the Senior Director of Cyber Security and Managed Governance Risk and Compliance (MGRC) from 2016 to 2020. Following that, she served as the Senior Director of Client Engagement and Security Operations (SECOPS) at Quick Intelligence for ten months in 2021-2022. Her experience also includes a long tenure at TELUS Security Solutions, where she was the National Governance Manager for Managed Security from 2005 to 2016.
Consulting Services Offered
In addition to her corporate roles, Gagnon provides consulting services through DG Consulting. Her offerings include Compliance and Risk Management, Development of Processes and Procedures, Security Solutions Roadmapping, Privacy and Data Protection, and Phishing/Security Awareness training. This consulting work complements her extensive experience in the cybersecurity sector.
Educational Background
Daneige Gagnon studied at St. Charles Garnier from 1988 to 1991. She furthered her education at the University of Waterloo, where she studied Accounting and Finance for one year from 1993 to 1994. This educational foundation supports her expertise in cybersecurity and risk management.
Expertise and Industry Experience
With over 25 years of experience in Cyber Security, IT Service Management, and Customer Service Management, Gagnon has developed a strong skill set. She possesses expertise in identifying security gaps and risks and is familiar with various frameworks, including SOC2, SANS CIS, HIPAA, and IT Service Management (ITSM). Her extensive background enables her to effectively address cybersecurity challenges across different sectors.