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Rob Philpotts

Partner, Cybersecurity

Executive summary

Rob is a partner in the BDO Toronto office, bringing over 22 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience. As a seasoned leader and expert planner, he employs a risk-aware, strategic approach to secure various industries—including retail, critical infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, transportation, and asset management—across both on-premises and cloud environments.

His experience in intelligence and cybersecurity spans high-profile roles with large retail organizations, global consulting firms, NATO, United States Cyber Command, the National Security Agency, and the Canadian Armed Forces, including an operational tour in Afghanistan.

Professional designations and education

SANS Institute – Cyber Threat Intelligence -  FOR578
Canadian Forces Land Command and Staff College – Army Operations Course
Canadian Forces Language School – French as a second language
University of Calgary – B.Sc – Computer Science 1994-1999

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