White-Hat Security Community x ISACA - Coffee Chat
Join us for a collaborative coffee chat hosted by White-Hat Security and ISACA Vancouver – an informal, welcoming space where cybersecurity professionals from all backgrounds can connect, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships in a relaxed atmosphere.
Whether you're just beginning your cybersecurity journey, transitioning from another field, or you're a seasoned expert, this event is designed for anyone passionate about making the digital world a safer place. ☁️🔒
The anchoring topic for this month's event is:
Where Ethics Meets Practice: Real-World Scenarios Where Cybersecurity Decisions Blur Legal and Ethical Lines
Explore the nuanced challenges cybersecurity professionals face when legal compliance doesn’t always align with ethical responsibility. Some suggested areas to discuss could be:
Red Team vs. Real Harm: Where do we draw the line between authorized testing and ethical overreach?
Disclosure Dilemmas: How do we responsibly disclose vulnerabilities - and who gets to decide?
Privacy, Consent & Surveillance: Balancing security needs with respect for user autonomy and rights.
Whistleblowing & Accountability: Handling internal ethical conflicts when they go against organizational interests.
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://www.meetup.com/vancitysec/)
DC604 (https://www.meetup.com/defcon604/)
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/)