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Elastic LA Meetup (In-Person)

Join us for an exciting evening focused on cutting-edge cybersecurity applications with Elastic! We're bringing together experts to explore how modern technologies like Generative AI are reshaping the security landscape.

This meetup will be hosted by Liip in Zurich, Switzerland. Save the date, more details coming soon.

**Schedule**

* 18:00 Doors open, welcome, Networking
* 18:15 Intro
* 18:30 Detect and defend against cyber attacks faster with GenAI by Gzim Xheladini @Elastic
* 19:15 Elastic AI Assistant with a local LLM by Roger Meier
Senior Engineer @SECURIX
* 20:00 Q&A and more deep dive
* 20:30 Snacks, Drinks

**Talks:**
**Detect and defend against cyber attacks faster with GenAI**
(Presented by Gzim Xheladini)
Discover how Generative AI is revolutionizing threat detection and response times in cybersecurity. Learn about practical applications and real-world implementations that are changing the game in security operations.

**Elastic AI Assistant using a local LLM**
(Presented by Roger Meier)
Explore the implementation of an Elastic AI Assistant using a local Large Language Model. This presentation will dive into the practical aspects of integrating AI capabilities locally within your Elastic infrastructure.

Join us for an evening of knowledge sharing, networking, and discussions about the future of cybersecurity with Elastic. Whether you're a security professional, developer, or simply interested in the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, this meetup promises valuable insights for all skill levels.

Elastic Switzerland

François Protopapa

Alessandro

Cybersecurity and GenAI: Defending the Future with Elastic

Liip Zürich

📅 **Date**: December 5th
🕓 **Time**: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
📍 **Venue**: TELUS House
4519 Canada Way
(3rd floor, Room 003-055 - Training Room)

**Agenda**:

* **4:00 - 4:30 pm**: Arrival and Networking
* **4:30 - 5:00 pm**: *Cloud Security*, by Jake King, Head of Threat and Security Intelligence at Elastic
* **5:00 - 5:10 pm:** Q&A with Jake
* **5:10 - 5:30 pm:** *Navigating Cyber Insurance in Canada: Key Findings from the TELUS 2024 Study*, by Terry Kwong, Manager of Cybersecurity Sales Engineering at Telus
* **5:30 - 5:40 pm:** Q&A with Terry
* **5:40 - 6:00 pm:** event wrap up

Join us for an insightful session on **Cloud Security** led by **Jake King**, an industry expert with 15 years at the forefront of threat intelligence and security. Jake leads Elastic’s Threat and Security Intelligence team, contributing extensively to open-source security research and tools.
In this talk, Jake will explore findings from the *2024 Global Threat Report* by Elastic Security Labs, shedding light on key cloud security trends, observed patterns in recent threat campaigns, and tactics employed by adversarial groups. This is a valuable opportunity for those interested in gaining actionable insights and staying informed on the latest in cloud security.

Second talk presented by Telus

In an era where cyber insurance plays a crucial role in organizational risk management, TELUS conducted a survey of 500 organizations across Canada to explore the realities of obtaining, maintaining, and renewing cyber insurance policies. This session will share insights from these organizations’ experiences, shedding light on the challenges and benefits of cyber insurance in today’s threat landscape.
**Terry Kwong**, Manager of Cybersecurity Sales Engineering at TELUS, brings over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, specializing in technical sales and solutions. Terry leads the Cyber Sales Engineering team at TELUS, supporting a diverse portfolio that includes NGFW, SIEM, XDR, SASE, and other advanced cybersecurity solutions, as well as professional and advisory services.

**Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and network with fellow security professionals in Vancouver!**

Elastic Vancouver User Group

Elastic Meetup Team

Andrew Heeney

Ganesan Suprumanian

Cloud Security and more

TELUS Burnaby Campus

**Date:** December 9th
**Time:** 5:30 PM EST
**Location:** Online

Join us for an insightful virtual meetup where we’ll explore how Elastic Kibana’s powerful capabilities can transform transaction monitoring. Learn how to leverage Kibana to detect anomalies in transaction data, uncovering unusual patterns in real time.
This session will cover practical applications and strategies for using Elastic tools to automatically identify deviations from normal behavior. Discover how these capabilities enable businesses to proactively respond to irregularities in financial transactions and safeguard against potential threats.

Presented by **Tarric Sookdeo**, Senior Developer Advocate at J.P. Morgan Payments.

Whether you're looking to enhance transaction monitoring or simply curious about the possibilities with Kibana, this meetup is for you!

**RSVP now to secure your spot!**

Elastic New York City User Group

Peter Dixon-Moses

Boris Li

Using Elastic to detect anomalies in transaction data

Online event

Join us on **Tuesday, December 10th, at 8:30 a.m. PST** for a State Local and Education (SLED) virtual meetup!

*This meetup is geared towards SLED use cases; however, it is open to anyone interested in learning more.*

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ShabrinaS

Elastic Virtual User Group Meetup: SLED

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