White-Hat Security Community - Monthly Coffee Chat (#20) - Did the AI Go Rogue, or Did We Hand It the Keys?
Join us for a coffee chat hosted by the White-Hat Security Community.
The anchoring topic for this month's event is:
🤖 Did the AI Go Rogue, or Did We Hand It the Keys? 🔑
Every few weeks there's a new "AI went rogue" headline. In lab tests, models have blackmailed fictional executives, quietly sabotaged experiments, and schemed to keep other models from being shut down. Outside the lab, an AI coding agent deleted a company's production database and its backups in about nine seconds. Read past the headlines and it gets messier: test scenarios designed to surface failures, agents handed full-access tokens with no confirmation step, and very little agreement on who is accountable when it goes wrong. We'll keep it practical and honest, no doom and no hype.
Some of the areas we'll be discussing:
Blackmail in the lab, deleted databases in production: which rogue-AI headlines should actually worry us?
When a fully privileged agent breaks things, who's at fault: model, tool, or us?
Should AI labs report incidents like critical infrastructure, or is publishing their own research enough?
Should AI agents be treated like insiders, and would you hand one production credentials?
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.eventbrite.com/o/120870731626)
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Western Canada Affiliate (wicys-western-canada-affiliate)
ISC2 Vancouver Chapter (https://infosecbc.org/category/events/)
White Hat Cyber Crew (BCIT Student Club) (Join Discord Server)
Cyber Warriors (NYIT Student Club) (nyit_cyberwarriors)