White-Hat Security Community - Monthly Coffee Chat (#13) - Anniversary Edition
Join us for our 13th (Anniversary Edition) coffee chat hosted by the White-Hat Security Community. The anchoring topic for this month's event is:
Secure Relationships - Boundaries, Consent - and Access Control
Because of the date that this 2nd Saturday of the month falls on, we’re using the “relationships” metaphor to talk about real security fundamentals in a practical (and a little fun) way:
Consent: explicit access vs assumed access
Boundaries: - least privilege, roles, and clarity
Access clean-up: - revoking access and offboarding properly
Receipts: - logs, audits, and “who had access when?”
This is 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. ☁️🔒
Grab your favorite drink - whether it’s 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.
Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive community where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Whether you’re 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.
Come for the conversation, stay for the connections! ☕🔐
Who should attend:
Cyber security and data privacy enthusiasts and professionals of all experience levels 👩💻👨💻
Those interested in expanding their network or learning from others 🌱💬
Anyone passionate about making the digital world safer! 🛡️
Professionals 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. 🔍
Who should not attend:
Anyone intending to aggressively pitch themselves for jobs or promote products/services 🚫
Individuals who are not respectful of their peers 👎
Black hat hackers, of course! 👾
We look forward to seeing you there! 👀
For 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):
ISACA Vancouver Chapter (https://lu.ma/ISACA)
VanCitySec (https://luma.com/vancitysec)
DC604 (https://luma.com/dc604)
OWASP Vancouver Chapter (https://www.meetup.com/owasp-vancouver-chapter/)
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Western Canada Affiliate (https://www.linkedin.com/company/wicys-western-canada-affiliate/)
ISC2 Vancouver Chapter (https://infosecbc.org/category/events/)
White Hat Cyber Crew (BCIT Student Club) (https://discord.com/invite/p4kFWtGUrD)
Cyber Warriors (NYIT Student Club) (https://www.instagram.com/nyit_cyberwarriors/)