Cyber BlueCon Meetup#0x0E

BlueCon#0x0E – Event Details
A Cyber Security event for the community, by the community.Join us on Wednesday, 16th July 2025 at Stone & Chalk Melbourne for our July Blue Team Meetup! Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyber-bluecon.
This meetup features a technical talk and hands-on workshop led by experienced industry professionals, with opportunities to connect and network with the broader cyber community.
📅 Event InfoDate: Wednesday, 16th July 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM AEST
Location: Stone & Chalk, 121 King Street, Melbourne
Cost: Free (registration essential)
Catering: Food and drinks provided (In person only)
💻 What to Bring
A laptop with internet access and at least 8GB of RAM
Recommended tools such as CyberChef, VirusTotal, or OpenAI's Playground for testing and analysis
🌍 International Livestream Locations
Accra, Ghana: 8:00–10:00 AM GMT
Lagos & Abuja, Nigeria: 9:00–11:00 AM WAT
BlueCon#0x0E
Talk Title: Your Brain & ChatGPT – Gaining an AI Edge in Cyber Security
Speaker: Sammy Chuks, Cyber Security Operations Manager – Sekuro & Founder/CEO – CyberLynk
Speaker Bio: Sammy Chuks is a cyber security leader and passionate educator with over a decade of Purple Teaming experience. As Cyber Security Operations Manager at Sekuro, and Founder & CEO of CyberLynk, Sammy focuses on bridging technical gaps in the industry, building resilient security teams, and providing practical, job-ready training through community-focused initiatives. His mission: empower defenders with the mindset, skills, and AI-driven tools to stay ahead of modern threats.
Event Overview:
Get ready for an evening of cutting-edge insights and practical learning that blends human psychology, AI technology, and real-world cyber defence. This session will explore how tools like ChatGPT and Large Language Models are reshaping both offensive and defensive security. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how to harness AI as a defender, where the risks lie, and what the future of AI-powered cyber security looks like.
Following the talk, participants will take part in an interactive workshop, walking through real-world AI risks using the OWASP LLM Top 10 framework. Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting with these tools, this event will equip you with knowledge you can apply immediately.
Hands-On Workshop: LLM Top 10 Overview & Practical Workshop
Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are transforming how defenders operate — but they’re also introducing new risks. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore the latest OWASP LLM Top 10 security risks and demonstrate how attackers can abuse AI tools.
Workshop Objectives:

• Understand the OWASP LLM Top 10 risks
• Explore real-world AI abuse scenarios
• Learn how LLMs can augment cyber defence workflows
• Gain practical tips to use AI safely and effectively in your role
• Learning Outcomes:Attendees will leave with:
• Awareness of AI risks relevant to cyber operations
• Practical knowledge to apply AI tools like ChatGPT defensively
• A clear understanding of how AI both helps and hinders defenders

🌐 International Livestream Watch Parties:
Accra, Ghana: 8:00–10:00 AM GMT
Lagos & Abuja, Nigeria: 9:00–11:00 AM WAT
Note: Livestream links for Ghana and Nigeria will be sent 24 hours before the event to registered attendees.
📲 Registration: Spaces are limited. Don’t miss your chance to learn, network, and experience hands-on AI-driven cyber security.
Melbourne (In-Person): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1470275887759?aff=oddtdtcreator
Accra (Live Stream): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1470375636109?aff=oddtdtcreator
Lagos/Abuja (Live Stream): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1470355636289?aff=oddtdtcreator
🏆 Prizes Participants can win:
Sponsor giveaways
CyberLynk training discounts or lab access
Recognition for top phishing analysis
Interested in submitting an application to speak at future BlueCon events? You can apply here: Interested in volunteering? Let us know at the event.
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