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Uniting Cybersecurity Professionals in Southwestern Ontario

To share knowledge and grow Ontario’s cybersecurity community through free, open-source events.

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Access a wide range of free events and workshops to enhance your skills and network with peers.

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Upcoming Events

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Cybersecurity, Simulation, and Collaboration

SWOCTS 2026

April 29-30, 2026

The flagship conference for cybersecurity professionals in Southwestern Ontario. Join us for two days of in-depth talks, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities.

Innovation Meets Intelligence in the Fight for a Secure Future

OpenCyberSecYQG AI+Data

October 25, 2025

A deep dive into the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in cybersecurity. Explore cutting-edge techniques and technologies.

Proactive Defense Strategies

Workshop: Advanced Threat Hunting

July 15, 2024

A hands-on workshop focused on advanced techniques for hunting threats within enterprise networks. Laptops required.

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