DEFCON Halifax October Meet-Up

DEFCON Halifax – October Meet-Up

📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, October 1st, 2026

🕡 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Volta, Halifax

Please note: The Armoyan Centre's main entrance is currently closed due to construction. Please review the access guide for alternate routes to Volta. For the easiest access, we recommend using Entrance 2 (2nd Floor Arch Entrance) or Entrance 3 (Argyle Street Link Entrance).

🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸:

Scott Pettie is a cybersecurity and IT risk management leader based in Nova Scotia, with over 20 years of experience securing complex enterprise environments. Currently serving as Network & Cybersecurity Manager across 11 North American sites, Scott translates technical cyber risks into actionable insights for senior leadership. His background spans hands-on penetration testing, security governance (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2), incident response, and building resilient security programs from the ground up. Scott holds certifications including Practical Junior Penetration Tester, Fortinet NSE, and CrowdStrike Falcon Platform Architecture.

After 20+ years in IT and 6+ years specializing in cybersecurity risk management, one truth stands out: the best technical findings mean nothing if stakeholders can't act on them. This 30-minute presentation combines hands-on penetration testing experience with enterprise governance practice to show how to assess, document, and communicate cyber risk using NIST CSF and ISO 27001 frameworks. Perfect for security analysts, pentesters, and emerging leaders who need to move beyond vulnerability scans to actionable risk strategies.

Includes a framework walkthrough, one deep-dive case study, an insider threat response snapshot, and a checklist attendees can use immediately.

🔍 What's This All About?

DEFCON Halifax is your local hub for hackers, tinkerers, and cybersecurity pros. Whether you're just curious or deep in the field, you're welcome here. Come to learn, connect, and be part of Halifax's growing infosec community.

💡 Why You Should Come:

• Meet fellow hackers, makers, and defenders
• Learn about the latest security trends and best practices
• Share knowledge in a laid-back, pressure-free environment
• No sponsors. No sales. Just real people and real conversations

🤝 Community-Powered and Proudly Sponsor-Free

DEFCON Halifax aims to create a sales-pitch-free environment. We depend on our community's generosity to cover small expenses. When you register for your free ticket, you'll see an optional donation field. Please donate a few dollars.

All donations go directly to enhancing DC902 events.

Thank you for helping us grow this community!

📸 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀-𝗨𝗽:

• We'll take photos and livestream the talk during the event.
• If you RSVP but can no longer attend or are feeling unwell, please let us know.
• Special thanks to Volta for hosting us in their fantastic venue.