Lina has three decades of RCMP law enforcement leadership spanning frontline policing to national security, major and organized crime, protective operations and cybercrime.

She has built and led teams tackling complex threats, both physical and digital, and worked at the intersection of intelligence, technology, and public safety.

In the role of Executive Director, office of the CISO at Optiv Canada, Dabit brings a mission-driven approach to cybersecurity; combining operational insight with a passion for innovation and resilience. She builds on her past and present experiences to assist public and private enterprises plan, create and execute security strategies. Dabit leverages her diverse security expertise to lead organizations toward a proactive approach to threat intelligence, third-party risk management and cross-functional security resilience.

Dabit is a sought-after speaker within the Canadian cyber community and also delivers thought leadership and keynote addresses on topics including inclusive leadership, courageous decision-making, positive disruption and effective change management.