Theo van Wyk
Head of Cybersecurity and Solutions Development, CDW Canada
Theo van Wyk is the head of cybersecurity and solutions development at CDW Canada. Theo provides leadership for all aspects of cybersecurity by spearheading the Canadian security practice, including setting strategic direction for cybersecurity products, consulting capabilities and managed security services. He is also responsible for leading the team that oversees the technical go-to-market strategy and solution alignment between various expertise domains.
With more than 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity sector, he is an expert in working with customers to address their IT security and risk challenges. Starting with data risk in mind, he advises and strategically guides customers to develop a balanced security approach, ensuring the recommended security solutions enables their governance, risk and compliance program while supporting the needs of IT operations. Prior to joining CDW Canada, Theo served as the chief technology officer, security at Scalar Decisions, where he managed cybersecurity services for Scalar’s national security practice. Theo’s extensive experience in key security roles ranges from Fortune 100 to boutique organizations, affording him and CDW customers with an industry-leading understanding of the everevolving security landscape facing organizations today.
Theo also represents CDW Canada on several program and strategic advisory committees, working closely with vendors to ensure organizations’ ever-evolving needs are supported by the appropriate security technologies and infrastructure.
