Claudiu Popa

Leading Cybersecurity Expert & Co-Founder & Chairman of KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation

  • President of Datarisk Canada
  • Managing Director of Managed Privacy Canada
  • CEO of the Informatica Corporation
  • Host of the CyberSecurED podcast

Discover Claudiu Popa’s biography of published work below.

The Canadian Cyberfraud Handbook
The Canadian Cyberfraud Handbook

When Claudiu Popa is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

The 10 Most Spectacular Cybersecurity Stories of the Decade
Cyber Tropes: How to Understand Media Coverage of Security Events by Studying the 7 Archetypes of the Modern Cyber World
Understanding the Most Sophisticated, Emerging Threats Happening Today
How a Visual Privacy Notice Can Benefit Your Customer and Your Reputation
The Interactive History of Cyberfraud
The Art and Science of Passwords
Deep Dive into Data
Fake News in the Aftermath of the Pandemic
Fintech Privacy
Cyber Attacks in the Wild

Claudiu Popa is a renowned cybersecurity expert who has dedicated his cause to advocate for and educate about privacy and cybercrime. Co-Founder & Chairman of KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation, Claudiu built Canada’s sole non-profit organisation that focuses on cybersafety across a myriad of sectors.

Amassing 30 years of experience in the information technology landscape, Claudiu is regarded as a leading voice on cybersecurity and online privacy. He obtained a BSc in Computer Science from York University and served as CEO of the Informatica Corporation, managing security projects. Throughout his career, Claudiu has designed processes, testing methods, standardised security auditing and information assurance systems – all of which has made him one of the most experienced voices in this space. He is now a go-to advisor to channels such as CBC, CTV, GlobalTV and several others.

Other prominent positions Claudiu holds include President of Datarisk Canada and Managing Director of Managed Privacy Canada. Claudiu’s interest in educating people about innovative cybersecurity trends and cyber risk is not limited to just corporate audiences, he also wants to spread the word to children and senior citizens alike. It is Claudiu’s endeavour to empower people through cybersafety education and his work as a speaker.

Host of the CyberSecurED podcast, Claudiu is known to infuse storytelling and his dynamic nature to his keynote addresses. Having been an Adjunct Professor of FinTech Cybersecurity at Seneca College and Enterprise Privacy Management at the University of Toronto, Claudiu is the author of The Canadian Cyberfraud Handbook, and three other books on security and privacy. Passionate about the dynamics of society’s adoption and dependence on cyber and digital avenues and the progress of innovation, Claudiu Popa is an excellent choice to hire for your next cybersecurity and innovation event. Hire him today!

Official Testimonials

Claudiu Popa is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“Claudiu did an amazing job presenting for our annual conference, even under very short notice. He had amazing reviews by the audience, who very much appreciated his research findings, advice and insight into key issues related to security and privacy.”

Patricia, Director, L'Oreal Canada

“I have had the pleasure of presenting with Claudiu on the topics of data breach and data security on a number of occasions. Every time Claudiu shows his professionalism, deep knowledge base and thoughtful consideration of all questions. He truly is one of the most competent and all around knowledgeable people in the security business today.”

Shawn, Managing Director, CYPFER

To enquire about Claudiu Popa for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@cyber-security-speakers.com or call a booking agent on 0203 0070 318.