Meeting Recap: October 3rd, 2022

October 12, 2022 by Landon Kea

Thank you to everyone who attended our October 3rd, 2022 meeting both in person and virtually.

I just want to remind everyone once again about the amazing conference event called the 2022 Cyber Security Summit that is happening on October 14th 2022 7:30 am – 6:00 pm. Leo graciously shared SDSUG's registration code SDSUG22 allowing for free attendance of the conference. Please do not let this rare opportunity pass you by.

If you find yourself not recalling the email for CPE credits: john.swcsf@gmail.com

Next Meeting

November 7th 2022

Topic: TBD, still trying to align possible guests with current trends in security and the broader world.

If you have thoughts for what you would like to see, submit them via the Contact us page, or respond to the upcoming topics email (maybe survey).

Thank you to the Presenters:

  • Nick Brown: For sharing his journey from non-tech jobs to critical roles on cybersecurity teams in less than 5 years. He was able to share tips and guidance from his unconventional path with those looking to rapidly move into a cybersecurity career.
  • Rich Larkins: For sharing his insights on what is entailed with receiving and maintaining security clearances.
  • Elio Grieco: Shared information on privacy and how maintaining it is becoming increasingly difficult with the ever growing array of Open Source INTelligence (OSINT) sources and side channel attacks.

Special thanks to

  • Wyatt Johnson: For taking a leap of faith on Southwest CyberSecurity Forum and hosting us at Gateway Community College Washington campus.
  • John Nash: For managing the CPE credits and all the behind the scenes work he does in the Arizona cybersecurity community.
  • Landon Kea: Our interim CIO, for running the volunteers, the zoom meeting, the audio, the video, the lighting, safety on site, and continued mentorship.

Community Engagement and Volunteers

While we have a great team, there's no such thing as too much help. We're always looking at ways to continue to improve and expand SWCSF.

Contact us if you are interested in helping continue to grow SWCSF and the greater Arizona Cybersecurity Community.

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