Boston Security November Meetup

Important Notices

Starting in May 2026 we will start using Meetup's QR code check-in process to make sure only registered users are allowed at our events. We will also start tracking registered user no-shows, and after 3 incidents you will be removed from the group. Being on the wait-list is not an eligibility to attend the event, it only gives you the ability to move to registered list if someone cancels their registration more than 48hrs prior to the event.
Repeat cancellations with less than 48 hrs of notice may count towards your no-show count if it happens repeatedly.

During registration please provide a full name that matches the one on your ID. If the registered name doesn't match your ID, meetup organizers or the building security reserve the right to decline entry.

All meetup venues we currently use require us to provide a list of names (First & Last) to their door security so they can check people in at the time of the event. We are also required to bring "a picture ID" that matches the name we provide at the time of registration. Please be mindful of this requirement and provide the necessary information to ensure a smooth check in process at the door. Thank you for your cooperation - the management! There will be no entry without a confirmed RSVP. No pets or tele-presence bots allowed.

What: Two talks as usual

>>> Bring your favorite stickers and tell us where you got it. Bring extras and swap it with fellow security enthusiasts at the sticker swap table! <<<

Talk 1 - Application Security and AI by Alberto Galan

Description - The integration of Application Security and AI is bidirectional

. AI for DevSecOps uses machine learning to automate threat modeling (threat-designer), intelligent code reviews, and autonomous pentesting (Strix), significantly scaling security operations
. Simultaneously, DevSecOps for AI protects models from unique risks like prompt injection and malicious opcodes (ModelScan)
. Standards like OWASP AISVS provide structured, testable requirements to verify AI systems throughout their lifecycle
. This synergy ensures a proactive, adaptive defense for modern codebases and AI infrastructures.

Speaker Bio - Cybersecurity Engineer focusing on Application security

Talk 2 - Shifting Frontiers: Security at the Core of Technological and AI Transformation by Chris Rich

Description - Shifting Frontiers: Security at the Core of Technological and AI Transformation explores how every technological revolution has reshaped trust—and why AI is the first to redefine who, or what, we trust to make decisions. Through historical context, emerging frontier AI capabilities, real-world cybersecurity developments, and an executive leadership framework, the presentation challenges organizations to move beyond reactive security toward building resilient, trustworthy AI ecosystems. It equips business and technology leaders with practical strategies for preserving trust, strengthening governance, and leading confidently through the next era of digital transformation.

Speaker Bio - Chris Rich is a cybersecurity executive and technology strategist specializing in AI, digital trust, identity, and enterprise security. He helps organizations navigate emerging technologies by translating complex technical challenges into executive-level strategies that enable innovation, resilience, and lasting trust.

When: Nov 19 2026, Doors open 6 30 PM

Where: Wellington
280 Congress St, Boston, MA