Carey Frey

Carey Frey is a Canadian technology executive working to advance the cybersecurity industry, driven by a passion for creating a more secure digital world for everyone. As Chief Security Officer for TELUS, a world leading communications technology company in Canada, he is responsible for delivering corporate programs securing the company’s global assets and delivering managed cybersecurity services to TELUS customers. Prior to TELUS, Carey served in the Government of Canada at the Communications Security Establishment in a variety of technology, intelligence and cybersecurity leadership roles bringing security innovation to federal departments and building collaborative relationships with global information and communications technology companies. Carey is an active contributor to the broader cybersecurity ecosystem, having served as Chair of the Cambridge Forum on Canadian Cyber Security and the Industry Co-Chair of the Canadian Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (CSTAC). In addition to his industry leadership roles, Carey is a 7 year member of the TELUS Ventures Investment Review Committee, served on the board of ZenEdge and is active in the Security Innovation Network (SINet) helping to select the annual innovator awards (SINET 16). A native of rural Saskatchewan, Carey holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Public Administration from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from the University of Regina.