White-Hat Security Community - Monthly Coffee Chat (#3)

Please register here: https://lu.ma/kjbuhta6

The anchoring topic for this month's event is TBD.

​Join us for an informal and welcoming coffee chat where cyber security professionals from all backgrounds can connect, share experiences, and build lasting relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're just starting your journey in cyber security, transitioning from another field, or you're a seasoned expert, this event is designed for anyone passionate about the world of digital security. ☁️🔒

​Grab your favorite drink - whether it’s coffee, tea, matcha, or juice - and dive into meaningful conversations about industry trends, career insights, personal stories, and the challenges and opportunities shaping the cyber security landscape. This is a safe, supportive space for learning, sharing, and connecting, no matter your experience, background, or role.

​Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive community where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Whether you’re seeking advice on breaking into the industry, eager to share best practices, or simply looking to connect with like-minded individuals, this is the perfect place for you.

​Come for the conversation, stay for the connections! ☕🔐

​Who should attend:

• ​Cyber security and data privacy enthusiasts and professionals of all experience levels 👩‍💻👨‍💻
• ​Those interested in expanding their network or learning from others 🌱💬
• ​Anyone passionate about making the digital world safer! 🛡️
• ​Professionals and enthusiasts in related areas including but not limited to secure software development, risk management, data governance, compliance, networking, intelligence, security software/hardware engineering, business continuity, cyber and privacy law, fraud prevention, or cyber insurance. 🔍

​Who should not attend:

• ​Anyone intending to aggressively pitch themselves for jobs or promote products/services 🚫
• ​Individuals who are not respectful of their peers 👎
• ​Black hat hackers, of course! 👾

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​We look forward to seeing you there! 👀
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​For those that are new to the cyber security space or to the geographic area, I would also like to highlight a few other excellent cyber security communities that have been serving the Metro Vancouver region for years (to name some of my favorites):

• ​ISACA Vancouver Chapter (https://lu.ma/ISACA)
• ​VanCitySec (https://www.meetup.com/vancitysec/)
• ​DC604 (https://www.meetup.com/defcon604/)
• ​OWASP Vancouver Chapter (https://www.meetup.com/owasp-vancouver-chapter/)
• ​Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Western Canada Affiliate (https://www.linkedin.com/company/wicys-western-canada-affiliate/)