Martin Dinel
ADM & CISO, Cybersecurity Division, Government of Alberta
Martin Dinel is a trusted information technology and cybersecurity professional with over 35 years of leadership experience. As Chief Information Security Officer for the Government of Alberta (GoA), Martin is defining the organization’s cybersecurity vision and strategy to counter cyber threats and ensure the protection of Alberta’s digital assets. His recent key achievements include:
- 2024 Featured in the Public Sector Network’s top 40 Global Innovators Publication
- 2024 Alberta Premier’s Award – Service Delivery Innovation for Albertans, CyberAlberta Program
- 2023 Alberta Premier’s Award – Service Delivery Innovation for the APS, Cybersecurity Toolset Modernization
- 2022 Featured in the Public Sector Network’s top 40 Global Innovators Publication
- 2021 Founder of the CyberAlberta Community of Interest
- 2015 to present, Member of the National CISO Committee on Information Protection (NCCIP)
- Cybersecurity Champion and Speaker at various Cybersecurity and Privacy related events
Throughout his career, Martin worked in leadership positions in information technology and cybersecurity with various public and private sector organizations. In 2015, he joined the GoA as Chief Information Security Officer, taking on a mentorship role to develop a new cybersecurity centre of excellence, ensuring that Albertans can benefit from a strong, safe and secure Alberta cyberspace.
Martin Dinel is a trusted information technology and cybersecurity professional with over 35 years of leadership experience. As Chief Information Security Officer for the Government of Alberta (GoA), Martin is defining the organization’s cybersecurity vision and strategy to counter cyber threats and ensure the protection of Alberta’s digital assets. His recent key achievements include:
- 2024 Featured in the Public Sector Network’s top 40 Global Innovators Publication
- 2024 Alberta Premier’s Award – Service Delivery Innovation for Albertans, CyberAlberta Program
- 2023 Alberta Premier’s Award – Service Delivery Innovation for the APS, Cybersecurity Toolset Modernization
- 2022 Featured in the Public Sector Network’s top 40 Global Innovators Publication
- 2021 Founder of the CyberAlberta Community of Interest
- 2015 to present, Member of the National CISO Committee on Information Protection (NCCIP)
- Cybersecurity Champion and Speaker at various Cybersecurity and Privacy related events
Throughout his career, Martin worked in leadership positions in information technology and cybersecurity with various public and private sector organizations. In 2015, he joined the GoA as Chief Information Security Officer, taking on a mentorship role to develop a new cybersecurity centre of excellence, ensuring that Albertans can benefit from a strong, safe and secure Alberta cyberspace.
