What we’re about
This group is for people interested in all things InfoSec.
We'll meet monthly, socialize regularly and network extensively.
I created this group because I know there are plenty of us (security pros and people interested in infosec) in the Hamilton area and we lack a way to get together, talk shop and share our knowledge on a regular basis.
Whether you are a seasoned pro, a newbie (students and life-long learners are all welcome) or someone in need of security services (business owners, CEOs, CIOs, etc.), you are all encouraged to attend.
Get togethers are held the second Monday of each month (except when a holiday interferes, in which case we'll shift one week before or after accordingly).
Speaking suggestions: We are always looking for interesting speakers and topics. If you have something in mind, please send a note to toddhdow@gmail.com with subject line "InfoSec Hamilton - speaking suggestion".
Sponsors:
Sponsors help make events like this possible. Huge thanks to the following organizations who have helped to make InfoSec Hamilton a reality:
• CoMotion - Hamilton's premier coworking space and part of a movement that seeks to inspire, and be the future home of Hamilton’s, Ontario’s, and Canada’s next generation of businesses. Thank you CoMotion for providing the awesome meeting space for our group to gather in!
• Cisco Security - Cisco offers an industry-leading portfolio of technology innovations. With networking, security, collaboration, cloud management, and more, we help to securely connect industries and communities.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- InfoSec Hamilton Monthly Meetup for September 2025CoMotion On King, Hamilton, ON
6:30 - doors open
7pm - Software Defined Radio & Cybersecurity w/ Frank Coburn
7:45 - intermission
8pm - continue talk / social time
9pm - wrap upSession description:
In this talk we will learn about the world of Software Defined Radio (SDR) as it relates to cybersecurity. This talk will teach the audience how to use OSINT techniques to access publicly available data to interact with, enumerate and explore the invisible world of radio. This presentation will cover some basic radio theory, and connect the world of radio amateurs to cybersecurity experts by demonstrating the use of SDR devices. To participate in the demo please bring a RTL-SDR V3 or V4 USB device, an appropriate antenna, as well as a Windows or Linux device.Your speaker:
Frank Coburn (linkedin) is a defensive cybersecurity professional currently working in the healthcare space. In his current role he protects a critical infrastructure organization from cyber threats while improving their software security program. Previously Frank has worked as a consultant in the world of offensive security, focusing on penetration testing, cloud and application security.Your host:
Todd Dow (linkedin) is a Technical Security Solutions Architect at Cisco. He is also a writer, speaker and founder of InfoSec Hamilton. Todd has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity field performing penetration tests, providing security architecture and compliance consulting and creating, developing and leading high performing security teams – this included working as the CISO at two organizations: First Ontario Credit Union and ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Todd maintains CISSP, CISA and PMP credentials and he has also earned an Hon BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the University of Toronto. - InfoSec Hamilton Monthly Meetup for October 2025CoMotion On King, Hamilton, ON
6:30 - doors open
7pm - TBD w/ Don Mallory
7:45 - intermission
8pm - continue talk / social time
9pm - wrap upSession description: TBD
Your speaker: TBD
Your host:
Todd Dow (linkedin) is a Technical Security Solutions Architect at Cisco. He is also a writer, speaker and founder of InfoSec Hamilton. Todd has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity field performing penetration tests, providing security architecture and compliance consulting and creating, developing and leading high performing security teams – this included working as the CISO at two organizations: First Ontario Credit Union and ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Todd maintains CISSP, CISA and PMP credentials and he has also earned an Hon BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the University of Toronto. - InfoSec Hamilton Monthly Meetup for November 2025CoMotion On King, Hamilton, ON
6:30 - doors open
7pm - What to Expect When You’re Expecting Pentesters w/ Andrew Wade
7:45 - intermission
8pm - continue talk / social time
9pm - wrap upSession description:
What to Expect When You’re Expecting Pentesters: How to Talk to Your Cybersecurity Consultant Before the Exploits BeginYour speaker:
Andrew Wade (linkedin) is a Principal Security Consultant at NCC Group, specializing in cloud and container security. He contributes to industry standards (CSA CCSKv5, App Defense Alliance) and holds certifications including CCSK, CARTP, CKA, and CKS. Over the last 5 years at NCC Group, Andrew has scoped and delivered a wide range of engagements, including cloud security reviews, container orchestration testing, security architecture and threat modelling assessments, firewall reviews, macOS native application testing, web application testing, and web services tests. He brings a background in network engineering, penetration testing, security architecture, and developing hands-on cybersecurity training environments for industry and academia.Your host:
Todd Dow (linkedin) is a Technical Security Solutions Architect at Cisco. He is also a writer, speaker and founder of InfoSec Hamilton. Todd has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity field performing penetration tests, providing security architecture and compliance consulting and creating, developing and leading high performing security teams – this included working as the CISO at two organizations: First Ontario Credit Union and ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Todd maintains CISSP, CISA and PMP credentials and he has also earned an Hon BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the University of Toronto. - InfoSec Hamilton Monthly Meetup for December 2025CoMotion On King, Hamilton, ON
6:30 - doors open
7pm - TBD
7:45 - intermission
8pm - continue talk / social time
9pm - wrap upSession description: TBD
Your speaker: TBD
Your host:
Todd Dow (linkedin) is a Technical Security Solutions Architect at Cisco. He is also a writer, speaker and founder of InfoSec Hamilton. Todd has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity field performing penetration tests, providing security architecture and compliance consulting and creating, developing and leading high performing security teams – this included working as the CISO at two organizations: First Ontario Credit Union and ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Todd maintains CISSP, CISA and PMP credentials and he has also earned an Hon BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the University of Toronto.
