Fraud & Cyber Threats: Protecting Employee Benefit Plans in a Digital Age

Ady Sharma

Senior Vice President, Cyber Growth Leader

Aon

Alongside his long-standing role as a Cyber Insurance Broker, Ady Sharma is Aon's Cyber Solution’s Growth Leader. Based in Toronto, Ady focuses on assisting organizations in identifying their cyber & privacy exposures, and subsequently designing risk transfer plans and negotiating favorable insurance contracts with local and international carriers. He is also responsible for ensuring the overall growth of Aon’s cyber solutions practice in Canada. He oversees the operations and delivery of all cyber security services that Aon offers including but not limited to cyber risk consulting, security services, insurance placements.

Ady’s expertise includes extensive experience in cyber insurance broking and product development, along with a strong understanding of Aon Cyber Solution’s service offerings. Ady is a valued resource for his Aon colleagues when creating tailored risk solutions for clients

Dustin Esak, BGS, CFI

Manager, Risk Services

Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan

With more than 20 years’ experience, Dustin has managed risk in the benefits industry as a principal consultant and employee. As a Certified Forensic Investigator and licensed investigator in the province of Alberta, he has effectively established benefit investigation and assurance services for a number of plan sponsors. His expertise has supported law enforcement agencies on fraud cases related to employee benefits and as a subject matter expert witness in court when required.

Dustin’s extensive knowledge and experience in vulnerabilities impacting the benefits industry has broadened his skill set beyond fraud, expanding his roles into a variety of areas – employee health and safety, business continuity, and information security. As an active member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan’s (ASEBP) Information Security Management Committee, Dustin is an advocate for implementing a risk-based information security management system built on a framework of continuous improvement and advancement.

Leveraging his knowledge and vast experience in various cybersecurity standards and best practices, he understands the importance of information security, specifically within the benefits industry.

Working with internal stakeholders, Dustin works to identify and implement effective controls aimed to protect the privacy and information of members, clients, and partners within the industry while ensuring plan sustainability.