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 [email protected] 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 December 2024CoMotion On King, Hamilton, ON
6:30 - doors open
7pm - AI Security and the OWASP Top Ten for LLM w/ Danny Vacar
7:45 - intermission
8pm - continue talk / social time
9pm - wrap upSession description:
The Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) is traditionally associated with web applications, however its guidelines are increasingly relevant to AI systems, especially when it comes to securing language models against a variety of threats.This presentation will offer an overview of OWASP and its various initiatives including the "Top Ten" projects. I will then provide a high-level introduction to key concepts surrounding LLMs before delving into the OWASP Top 10 for LLM. We’ll explore key security risks, such as data injection, model poisoning, and privacy vulnerabilities, and discuss how these issues manifest in LLMs. By the end of the presentation, attendees will understand how to adapt OWASP's best practices to safeguard LLM-based applications, ensuring both security and reliability in real-world use cases.
Your speaker:
Danny Vacar (linkedin) is a security professional with over a decade of expertise in cybersecurity and more than 20 years in IT, networking, and systems administration. Throughout his career, he has held a variety of security-focused roles, including Penetration Tester and Security Consultant, and currently works as an Application Security Engineer. Danny holds certifications as a GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) and Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT), and outside of his professional work he is a passionate student pilot and aviation enthusiast.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 January 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. - InfoSec Hamilton Monthly Meetup for February 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. - InfoSec Hamilton Monthly Meetup for March 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.
