



White-Hat Security Community - Monthly Coffee Chat (#3)
βThe anchoring topic for this month's event is: Your Favorite Tools, Frameworks, or Practices π οΈ
βWhatβs in your cyber toolbox?
βShare the tools, platforms, or frameworks you rely on most (and why they work for you).
βSwap time-saving practices or automations that streamline your day-to-day.
βExplore whatβs effective across roles - SOC analysts, threat hunters, incident responders, red teamers, GRC specialists, DevSecOps engineers, compliance pros, and beyond.
βLeave with practical tips and new ideas to try in your own workflows.
βJoin us for an informal and welcoming coffee chat where cyber security professionals from all backgrounds can connect, share experiences, and build lasting relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're just starting your journey in cyber security, transitioning from another field, or you're a seasoned expert, this event is designed for anyone passionate about the world of digital security. βοΈπ
βGrab your favorite drink - whether itβs coffee, tea, matcha, or juice - and dive into meaningful conversations about industry trends, career insights, personal stories, and the challenges and opportunities shaping the cyber security landscape. This is a safe, supportive space for learning, sharing, and connecting, no matter your experience, background, or role.
βOur goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive community where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Whether youβre seeking advice on breaking into the industry, eager to share best practices, or simply looking to connect with like-minded individuals, this is the perfect place for you.
βCome for the conversation, stay for the connections! βπ
βWho should attend:
βCyber security and data privacy enthusiasts and professionals of all experience levels π©βπ»π¨βπ»
βThose interested in expanding their network or learning from others π±π¬
βAnyone passionate about making the digital world safer! π‘οΈ
βProfessionals and enthusiasts in related areas including but not limited to secure software development, risk management, data governance, compliance, networking, intelligence, security software/hardware engineering, business continuity, cyber and privacy law, fraud prevention, or cyber insurance. π
βWho should not attend:
βAnyone intending to aggressively pitch themselves for jobs or promote products/services π«
βIndividuals who are not respectful of their peers π
βBlack hat hackers, of course! πΎ
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βWe look forward to seeing you there! π
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βFor those that are new to the cyber security space or to the geographic area, I would also like to highlight a few other excellent cyber security communities that have been serving the Metro Vancouver region for years (to name some of my favorites):
βISACA Vancouver Chapter (https://lu.ma/ISACA)
βVanCitySec (https://www.meetup.com/vancitysec/)
βDC604 (https://www.meetup.com/defcon604/)
βOWASP Vancouver Chapter (https://www.meetup.com/owasp-vancouver-chapter/)
βWomen in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Western Canada Affiliate (https://www.linkedin.com/company/wicys-western-canada-affiliate/)
βISC2 Vancouver Chapter (https://infosecbc.org/category/events/)
βWhite Hat Cyber Crew (BCIT Student Club) (https://discord.com/invite/p4kFWtGUrD)
βCyber Warriors (NYIT Student Club) (https://www.instagram.com/nyit_cyberwarriors/)
