Month: June 2024

June 2024 – Pivot!!!

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will not be meeting at Virginia Western Community College as previously scheduled.

Instead, we are excited to announce that we will be gathering at Twisted Track Brewery for a social event. The meeting will commence at 5:30 PM on June 13th at Twisted Track, located at 523 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016. This change in venue promises to offer a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for us to connect and unwind together and get ready for BSides Roanoke next month.

Furthermore, I am thrilled to share some exciting news about BSides Roanoke. Our very own Mr. G. and Kontrabear recently had the opportunity to promote the event on WDBJ7. You can watch the segment and learn more about the conference by visiting this link.

BSides Roanoke, which will be taking place on July 12th, promises to be an enriching experience, featuring insightful talks, engaging workshops, and ample networking opportunities. This year’s conference is shaping up to be one of the best yet, and we encourage all members to participate.

To ensure your attendance, please remember to sign up soon. You can find more information and register at bsidesroa.org.

June 2024 – Left of Boom

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Hey there! Get ready for an action-packed couple of months!

First things first, let’s talk about our June RISE meeting on June 13th. It’s called “Left of Boom,” a fantastic collaboration between RISE and RBTC. We’re diving deep into proactive IT security strategies. We’ll delve into disaster recovery and business continuity from an IT security perspective, exploring how to identify and mitigate potential risks before they escalate into major security incidents. Our very own Rob Garbee will kick things off with a concise presentation, followed by an interactive discussion on best practices for enhancing IT security resilience.

So, join us at Virginia Western Community College in Room M302 for an evening of knowledge-sharing and networking.  Note: there will be a nominal fee of $10 to cover the cost of food and drinks.

Secure your spot by registering here: Link to Register

Secondly, don’t miss out on registering for BSides Roanoke 2024!  This event will be held at Virginia Western Community College in the Whitman Theater on July 12th.  This is a great opportunity to learn and collaborate with others in the Information Security community.  We will have a wide range of talks and workshops that are sure to meet you where you are in your information security journey.  From badge hacks, CTF’s or engaging talks about ready-to-use Jupyter Notebooks for large-scale threat hunting, this conference has it all.  Check it out and get your ticket now at Link to register

Additional event details can be found at BSidesroa.org. 

That’s about all I have for this month.  See you on June 13th and then later at BSides Roanoke 2024!

Directions to Virginia Western Community College
3094 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015