Meetup — Cyber Civil Defense & Craft, Curiosity and Conferences

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AGENDA

• 6.30pm: Registration & Networking (30mins)
• 7.00pm: Introduction & Announcement (20mins)
• 7.20pm: "Cyber Civil Defense — Leveraging Shadowserver's Capabilities and Capacity" by Barry Greene
• 8.00pm: "Craft, Curiosity & Conferences: A Field Guide to Succeeding in Cybersecurity" by Emil Tan
• Till Late: Networking

SPONSORS

• VENUE SPONSOR: CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre
• DIV0 SUSTAINING OFFICIAL SPONSOR: Red Alpha Cybersecurity

ABSTRACTS
"Cyber Civil Defense — Leveraging Shadowserver's Capabilities and Capacity"
Shadowserver’s Public Benefit Mission has not changed! The two decades of action are linked to the Shadowserver Foundation’s non-profit mission to make the Internet more secure by bringing vulnerabilities, malicious activity, and emerging threats to light. We promote a culture of sharing, equip organizations to improve their security, support criminal investigations, help protect victims, and offer free remediation reports.

What will we cover in the session?

• Shadowserver Foundations quite role in the Internet’s cyberdefense.
• Step-by-step essentials of what Shadowserver provides to organizations who subscribe.
• How organizations can subscribe and leverage the Shadowserver Alliance.

"Craft, Curiosity & Conferences: A Field Guide to Succeeding in Cybersecurity"
Cybersecurity is more than just tools and techniques — it's about how you think, how you learn, and how you grow. In this talk, we’ll explore how to make the most out of conferences e.g., SINCON, and why conferences are essential to succeeding in this discipline.

We'll talk about how to approach conferences with the right mindset — not just to collect slides or swag, but to absorb ideas, connect with people, and challenge your assumptions. From hallway conversations and hands-on workshops to community villages and volunteering, these are the things that can accelerate your growth in ways that formal training never could.

This isn’t just about SINCON — it’s about developing the habits, curiosity, and community engagement that define successful cybersecurity practitioners. Whether you're just starting out or already working in the field, this session will help you rethink what “learning” really means, and how conferences can be a turning point in your journey.

BIOS
Barry Raveendran Greene has over 30 years of experience driving the expansion and security of the Internet. Known for his operator-centric innovations, he pioneered solutions for DDoS defense, network scalability, and content distribution, including Clean Pipes, Netflow, and FlowSpec. Barry has led global responses to major cyber threats like Code Red and Conficker, and helped build the global trust community of white hat security professionals.

As Principal Architect at Akamai, he contributes to carrier, security, and enterprise initiatives, specializing in edge compute and Internet-scale deployment strategies. Barry combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight to shape the future of a faster, more secure Internet.

Emil Tan currently serve the role of Cyber Strategist and Market Lead in Critical Infrastructure at Booz Allen Hamilton. He is also Chief Community Officer (CCO) at Red Alpha Cybersecurity—a cybersecurity talent development company—, and an ambassador of CREST Asia Council.

Emil has been in the cybersecurity industry for more than 10 years, with experience in many cybersecurity domains — including R&D, cybersecurity operations, governance, policy and regulations, consultancy, and ecosystem development.

Emil is an active contributor to the cybersecurity ecosystem in Singapore. He plays an active role in catalysing cybersecurity conversations and thought leadership, both locally and internationally. He founded Division Zero (Div0)—Singapore’s largest techno-centric cybersecurity community group—, and Infosec In the City, SINCON—Singapore’s international techno-centric cybersecurity conference.

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