What we're about

SecTalks is the largest non-profit security community that expands across multiple continents. SecTalks hosts free monthly sessions on technical security topics, and practical security challenges. We have a mix of sessions for both beginners and seasoned professionals.

What happens at a SecTalks Gold Coast?

Knowledge sharing, practical hands-on learning and networking. We arrange an informal catch-up where someone will present on an infosec related topic.

We welcome learning from all areas of security, including:

Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, Social Engineering, Phishing, Exploit development, Security Automation, DevSecOps/ SecDevOps / Secure Development, Application Security, Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Security Operations, SIEM, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Forensics, Network Security, Governance, Risk Management, Compliance and more.

Who is the Meetup for?

Anyone interested in infosec. Experienced professionals through to newbies.
It is not a place to come loaded with business cards and looking to sell services or products.

How does SecTalks Gold Coast operate?

Volunteers (@Codingo Michael Skelton, @CyberSecRicki Ricki Burke) run it for the benefit of local people coming together to share ideas, learn and network. Be patient with us :)

Upcoming events (3)

SecTalks Gold Coast 0x14 - "Machine Learning in Security" - Holly Wright

Cohort Innovation Space

Talk: "Machine Learning for Security - Best Practices and Real World Examples"

Speaker: Holly Wright

Holly will talk about her experiences with using machine learning in a security context.

The venue, drinks and food (pizza) will be provided by our sponsors SecureStack and CyberSec People.

SecTalks Gold Coast 0x15 - "TBC" - MJG

Cohort Innovation Space

Talk: "TBC"

Speaker: MJG

MJG will present for the August Gold Coast SecTalks.

The venue, drinks and food (pizza) will be provided by our sponsors SecureStack and CyberSec People.

SecTalks Gold Coast 0x16 - "ABC for GRC" - James Tallon

Cohort Innovation Space

Talk: "ABC for GRC"

Speaker: James Tallon

Cyber governance risk and compliance is an aspect of most if not all organisations but not always completely understood or appreciated. James will run through an intro to Cyber GRC covering off what it is and why it’s important.

James is a Senior Manager for the Bank of Queensland, leading the Cyber GRC team. He has worked at multiple organisations across consulting, finance and government.

The venue, drinks and food (pizza) will be provided by our sponsors SecureStack and CyberSec People.

Past events (14)

SecTalks Gold Coast 0x13 - "Introduction to Application Security Tooling"

Cohort Innovation Space

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