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ABOUT

WHAT IS ELCH?

ELCanHack is a beginner-friendly hackathon designed for aspiring cybersecurity professionals—no prior experience or education required! The competition features two specialized tracks: Incident Response and Cyber Threat Intelligence.

The hackathon kicks off with a one-day private cyberskills workshop, where participants are introduced to key topics in cyber operations such as IT fundamentals, network security, cyber threat intelligence, and incident response. During this intensive training day, participants also receive hands-on instruction with the vendor tools they will be using throughout the hackathon, providing a solid foundation for the challenges ahead.

Over the following five virtual weeks, participants will further develop both technical and soft skills crucial for success in cybersecurity. You'll gain first-hand experience with industry-standard tools for incident response and threat intelligence, making it an ideal opportunity for students and professionals new to the field to grow their expertise.

KEY BENEFITS

Hands-On Cybersecurity Training

Gain practical, real-world experience in cybersecurity and threat intelligence.

Cutting-Edge Tools and Platforms

Receive hands-on training with cutting-edge platforms and vendor tools critical for the challenges.

Personalized Mentorship

Finalists receive personalized, one-on-one mentorship from a member of ELCanHack’s esteemed advisory board to help refine their final presentations.

FINALIST PERKS

The conference, now in its third year, celebrates diverse cybersecurity leaders from various educational, technical, and social backgrounds across Canada.

1Prestigious Presentation Opportunities

Finalists will be invited to present their findings in person at a major cybersecurity event for instance siberX’s CISO Forum Canada and Canadian Women in Cybersecurity Conference.
3Exclusive Awards and Recognition

Winners will take home a custom trophy, exclusive apparel, and free access to future siberX events (for eligible events).
21:1 Mentorship

All finalists will receive a 1:1 mentorship session with a member of the advisory board.

MEET OUR

EXECUTIVE
TEAM

Rachel Babins

ELCS

Momna Farooq

ELCS

Mahdi Raza

siberX

Zainab Zaidi

siberX

ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS

Emerging Leaders in Canadian Security connects students, early and mid-career professionals with the broader Canadian security and defence community. ELCS promotes inclusivity and engagement within the Canadian security and defence space through the support of emerging leaders entering the sector; ultimately working to build a more diverse, skilled, and secure Canada.

siberX delivers innovative solutions to cybersecurity training, awareness, and programming. Led by a team of industry professionals, we combine our marketing and technical knowledge to deliver cybersecurity experiences that are exciting, accessible, and diverse. With over 8 annual signature events, siberX is a team of local, Canadian talent making an impact on the global cybersecurity stage.

THE ELCH ADVISORY

Rob Stewart

CEO - White Tuque

Elena Carrol

Director, Information Security - Davies

Anthony Figueredo

Senior Director - Equifax Canada

Nour Mousa

Advisor - ELCH

Junior Williams

Consultant

Faiza Aziz

Director, Communications - ISC(2) Toronto Chapter

George Al-Koura

CISO - Ruby

Ali Abbas Hirji

Advisor - siberX

Natasha (Sasha) Hellberg

Sr. Manager, Cyber Threat Intelligence Research - EY

Marilena Danelon

Director, Customer Success - Protexxa

Mehak Wani

Leader, Business Information Security Office & IT Compliance Management - Interac Corp.

EMERGING LEADERS CAN HACKAbout

WHAT IS ELCH?