Think Like a Hacker: An Introduction to Cybersecurity with Tech@RBC
Think Like a Hacker: An Introduction to Cybersecurity with Tech@RBC
Join us for an exclusive event diving into the world of cybersecurity with Milos Stojadinovic, Senior Director of Advanced Threat Operations and Distinguished Engineer at RBC. This two-part session highlights the cutting-edge tactics banks use to outsmart cyber threats and keep themselves and their customers safe
You’ll learn how RBC’s security experts stay ahead of emerging risks while detecting, preventing and responding to real-world threats.
Then, test your own skills in a live, interactive simulation.
Part 1: Tech talk
30-minute talk + 15-minute Q&A
- Hear how RBC protects the platforms and systems used by over 17 million clients
- Explore how complex ransomware, sophisticated social engineering and AI-powered cybercrime are making the cybersecurity landscape increasingly dynamic
- Understand the importance of cybersecurity for financial institutions
- Learn about the skilled team of experts defending RBC through strong offence
Part 2: Cybersecurity challenge
90-minute workshop
Tackle two real-world scenarios in a hands-on workshop (case study and tools provided)
- Threat modelling – learn how to build secure systems through architecture and improve your designs through industry principles and best practices
- Incident response – simulate a breach and build your response plan to ensure resilient architecture and secure systems are in place
Details:
📆 Friday, February 6, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Registration opens at 10:45 a.m.)
📍 York University Keele Campus
💻 No experience needed – just bring your laptop
🍕 Free event, food provided
Exclusively for York University students
🔗 Spots are limited — RSVP now!
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About the speaker:
Meet Milos Stojadinovic, Senior Director of Advanced Threat Operations (ATO) & Distinguished Engineer
Milos is a passionate security professional with an avid interest in leveraging offensive security insights to build resilient cyber security programs. Recognizing that advanced threat actors leverage opportunity, creativity and razor-sharp technical prowess to target RBC, Milos brings these same capabilities and leverages them to affect pragmatic change and improve our resilience to cyber-attack; through real-world cyber-attacks simulation teaming, hunting for advanced threats in our environment and building novel solutions that are tailor-made to protect our organization.
In the past, Milos has served as a trusted consultant to a diverse range of organizations across various industries. Milos is an active speaker in the cybersecurity community, both within and outside of RBC.
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This event is proudly presented by
About Tech@RBC:
Students and new grads are an important part of building our future and central to RBC’s purpose to help clients thrive and communities prosper. With hundreds of roles, across dozens of work streams, students and new grads have countless opportunities to learn, grow and work with purpose across multiple environments and technologies.
We’re focused on helping motivate and encourage the next generation of brilliant minds to grow their skills, make an impact and Be What’s Next.