WordPress NYC Meetup Group

The WordPress Meetup NYC is proud to present a group of young college students who are going to be giving WordPress related talks. The list of speakers and topics is TBA but it will be a few different groups of students giving lightning talks with some time for networking at the end. Also TBA we are working on serving a free, delicious lunch.
We are thrilled to see that the WordPress community is strong in the currently-working group as well as with the younger college students. It would be great of you to come show your younger and learning community members support!

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Speakers:

Website Hacks and Heists – Be a Detective and Find Out Whodunnit!

This engaging and interactive session will take attendees through real-world security incidents, helping them think like digital detectives to uncover website vulnerabilities. Using real case studies (with details anonymized), we will explore common security pitfalls in WordPress and discuss best practices for securing websites against attacks.

We will also provide a visual explanation for security issues

Takeaways for Attendees:
Learn to recognize and prevent common security vulnerabilitiesUnderstand the importance of routine security practices (e.g., updates, backups, and access controls)Gain a detective’s mindset for identifying and mitigating risks before they cause harmThis session is ideal for developers, site administrators, and anyone responsible for securing a WordPress website. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable insights to enhance their site’s security and avoid becoming the next cautionary tale.

Second Speaker TBA