Meet WebSec Canada: Celebrating Our Platinum Sponsor & Grassroots Champions

[Music] Hi, Steve, volunteer director at large with the Vancouver Island Security Research Society. We're excited to be preparing for the upcoming Bsides Vancouver Island Security Conference on October 3rd at the Victoria Conference Center. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with cyber security professionals, enthusiasts, and learners alike in a welcoming and inclusive environment. I'm excited to take a moment to highlight WebSE Canada, our platinum sponsor for this year's conference. Based right here in Victoria, Websack has earned a strong reputation since 2010 for delivering expert cyber security services, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and compliance consulting. What's even more special websites Vancouver Island since the very first conference in 2019, showing their deep commitment to growing our local cyber

security community. Joining me today is Roberto Salgado, co-founder and CEO of Websack Canada. Roberto, thanks so much for being with us. Could you please introduce yourself and share a bit about Websack, its mission, and how it engages with the Vancouver Island cyber security community? >> Steve, thank you for having me. It's a great pleasure to be here. Uh, my name is Roberto Salgado and I'm someone who's been passionate about cyber security since I can remember. This is what led me to start 15 years ago. At Website, our mission is to help organizations strengthen their cyber security posture by thinking like attackers. Our team is able to emulate real world threats to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses

before the bad guys do. But what really drives us is the impact we create by giving businesses the clarity and confidence they need to protect what matters most. We're passionate about making cyber security more proactive, accessible, and effective so that organizations aren't just reacting to threats, but they're also prepared to prevent them. >> Roberto, thank you very much for sharing that insight. That's wonderful. uh to help understand the value WebSE finds in supporting Bides Vancouver Island, I have a question for you. What motivates WebSE to be such a long-standing supporter of grassroots communitydriven events like Bides? >> Well, at Websack, we believe that security is a community effort. Supporting grassroots communitydriven events like Bside is part of our DNA

because that's where the real knowledge sharing happens. These events give professionals, students, and enthusiasts a chance to connect, learn, and contribute without the barriers that large conferences sometimes create. For us, it's not only just about giving back. It's also about staying connected with the community that helped shape us. The creativity, collaboration, passion you find at Bides directly reflect the spirit of cyber security. By supporting this event, we're helping grow the next generation of defenders while also staying grounded in what truly drives progress in this industry community. >> We thank you very much for your support. Uh I know the whole team here at the Vancouver Island Security Research Society and the Bsides directors organizing the conference uh truly

appreciate your support. As we wrap up, make sure to visit bsidesvi.com to secure your spot at this must attend cyber security event. Don't forget to stop by Web SEX booth in the sponsor hall during the event. Say hi to the team and thank them for their ongoing support of Bides Vancouver Island and our vibrant cyber security community. For the full conference agenda, please visit our website so you can plan out the great sessions and networking opportunities. Finally, we're active on all the socials. Find our channel links at besidesvi.com and join us in the conversation using #besidesvi. Thanks for watching and we can't wait to see you on October 3rd at the Victoria Conference Center.