Nick Aleks stands out as a key figure in cybersecurity, playing a crucial role in safeguarding the financial information of countless Canadians. He holds the position of Chief Hacking Officer at ASEC.IO and has contributed as a co-author to notable publications such as “Black Hat GraphQL” (No Starch Press, 2023) and “Black Hat Bash” (No Starch Press, 2024). Nick’s expertise was instrumental during his tenure as Head of Security at Wealthsimple and as a Distinguished Security Engineer at TD Bank. Additionally, he has offered his extensive knowledge as a Senior Advisory Board Member for cybersecurity programs at both the University of Guelph and George Brown College. His specialization in offensive security and penetration testing is backed by more than ten years of experience in hacking a wide array of targets, including websites, safes, locks, cars, drones, and even smart buildings.