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 toddhdow@gmail.com 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 (2)
See all- InfoSec Hamilton Monthly Meetup for March 2025CoMotion On King, Hamilton, ON
6:30 - doors open
7pm - ShadowHQ's origins and growth story w/ Nick Scozzaro
7:45 - intermission
8pm - continue talk / social time
9pm - wrap upSession description: Nick Scozzaro is the founder of ShadowHQ (link) - an award winning cyber crisis response and readiness platform. ShadowHQ is also a homegrown Hamilton infosec success story. Nick will be sharing his story of building ShadowHQ. This promises to be a great technical and business-focused talk for anyone interested in security operations and the Canadian entrepreneurial landscape. We'll have more details about Nick's talk including his session description and bio shortly.
Your speaker:
Nick Scozzaro (linkedin) is the Founder and CEO of MobiStream, a software services company, and ShadowHQ, an industry-leading cybersecurity preparedness, response and recovery software platform both proudly based Hamilton. Previously, he served as Head of Enterprise Mobility Engineering at BlackBerry, where he spent 15 years supporting major technical projects for government and private sector across the globe. With expertise in cyber crisis management, disaster recovery, and business continuity, Nick advises organizations on minimizing disruption and accelerating recovery after cyber incidents. A recognized industry thought leader, he shares insights on cybersecurity strategy, operational resilience, and the evolving role of the CISO in modern enterprises.Nick is proudly born, raised, educated in Hamilton, and continues to live, work and raise his family with his wife here. Please join InfoSec Hamilton as we welcome one of our very own hometown members as he takes us through his journey and shares insights in building a local cybersecurity company serving customers in North America and Europe.
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 April 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.
