What we’re about
🚀 Welcome to the Burbsec Extravaganza! 🎉
Are you ready to dive headfirst into the vibrant world of InfoSec, surrounded by a squad of tech-savvy enthusiasts, students, hackers, geeks, and all-around cool people? Look no further – Burbsec is THE place to be in the Chicagoland area!
🔐 What's the Buzz at Burbsec? We're not your average meetups – we're the ones who put the FUN in cybersecurity fundamentals! Join us for a night of networking where connections are made, friendships are forged, and conversations are as smooth as a perfectly executed API interception.
❌ No Dues! No Presentations! No Pushy Salespeople! Because who needs dues when you can invest in upgrading your cyber skills, right? No presentations mean no snoozefest – just pure, unadulterated cyber goodness! And don't worry, we've got a strict "No Pushy Salespeople or Recruiters" policy – we're here for the laughs, not the sales pitches.
🗓️ The Burbsec Lineup:
- Burbsec Prime: Every 1st Thursday at Enterrium, Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg. Classic and current video games, fantastic food, and drinks await. Find us chilling by the side bar – we're the ones with the glowing keyboards!
- Burbsec North: Every 2nd Thursday at D’Agostino’s, Glenview. Pizza, bar food, and chill vibes – because nothing says security like a comforting, intimate gathering. Join us for a byte of everything!
- Burbsec West: Every 3rd Thursday at The Pour House, Naperville. Private room in the back, lively atmosphere, great food, and an excellent beer selection – the perfect combo for a night of tech tales!
- Burbsec East: Every Last Thursday at Navigator Tap, Logan Square (Chicago). The BIG one! With 30-70 attendees, we practically take over the joint. Navigator boasts 50 self-serve taps of wine and beer, and yes, you can bring your own snacks.
🚨 Disclaimer: May cause excessive laughter, lasting friendships, and an increased appreciation for cyber puns. Attend at your own risk – the fun is contagious!
Ready to level up your socializing game? Join Burbsec – where cybersecurity meets social butterfly! See you at the next meetup, cyber explorers! 🚀
Information Superhighway World Wide Web Presence:
Twitter: @burbsecprime @burbseceast @burbsecwest @burbsecnorth @burbsecsouth @burbsecnw @burbsecgalway
Burbsec LinkedIn
BurbSec Discord (Bridged with the old Slack!)
And of course burbsec.com
Featured event
BurbSec East White Elephant & Tap Takeover - Sponsored by Wiz!!
This year's White Elephant Exchange is sponsored by WIZ, and will feature a TAP TAKEOVER with beers and swag by Toppling Goliath Brewing
🎁🤣 Get Ready for a Hilarious Night! 🎉🤖
We're excited to once again announce our annual White Elephant gift exchange!
For those unfamiliar, this is a gag gift exchange done simply to make people laugh. 🤭 Participants should bring a single, wrapped gift that has a generally nerdy theme. It should be something that is useless, pointless, or generally unwanted. The funnier, the better. Remember: this is a JOKE. Do not spend money on this.
💸 If you really don't have anything to bring, ask for donations in our Discord.
🎁 White Elephant Rules:
- Bring a single, wrapped "gift" per participant 🎁
- The gift should be nerdy, and dumb 🤓🤪
- Max spend is $0 💰
- We will pull numbers out of a hat to determine turn order 🎩🔢
- Note STEALING IS NO LONGER AN OPTION.
👥 About Burbsec East: Burbsec East is an informal meetup of Information Security enthusiasts, engineers, hackers, and general geeks! Expect a night of great networking and lubricated conversations! The crowd is very chill, about 30-40 strong, with experience levels ranging from college students through CISOs! We have NO DUES, NO PRESENTATIONS, and NO PUSHY SALESPEOPLE!
Check out all the burbsec fun at burbsec.com, and join us in our Discord server for virtual chats!
Upcoming events
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BurbSec East White Elephant & Tap Takeover - Sponsored by Wiz!!
Navigator Taproom, 2211 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, USThis year's White Elephant Exchange is sponsored by WIZ, and will feature a TAP TAKEOVER with beers and swag by Toppling Goliath Brewing
🎁🤣 Get Ready for a Hilarious Night! 🎉🤖
We're excited to once again announce our annual White Elephant gift exchange!
For those unfamiliar, this is a gag gift exchange done simply to make people laugh. 🤭 Participants should bring a single, wrapped gift that has a generally nerdy theme. It should be something that is useless, pointless, or generally unwanted. The funnier, the better. Remember: this is a JOKE. Do not spend money on this.
💸 If you really don't have anything to bring, ask for donations in our Discord.
🎁 White Elephant Rules:
- Bring a single, wrapped "gift" per participant 🎁
- The gift should be nerdy, and dumb 🤓🤪
- Max spend is $0 💰
- We will pull numbers out of a hat to determine turn order 🎩🔢
- Note STEALING IS NO LONGER AN OPTION.
👥 About Burbsec East: Burbsec East is an informal meetup of Information Security enthusiasts, engineers, hackers, and general geeks! Expect a night of great networking and lubricated conversations! The crowd is very chill, about 30-40 strong, with experience levels ranging from college students through CISOs! We have NO DUES, NO PRESENTATIONS, and NO PUSHY SALESPEOPLE!
Check out all the burbsec fun at burbsec.com, and join us in our Discord server for virtual chats!33 attendees
BurbSec West - Sponsored by Push Security!!
Granite City Food & Brewery, 1828 Abriter Ct, Naperville, IL, USThis month's sponsor is PUSH SECURITY!!
🚀🔐 Unlock the Excitement at Burbsec West! 🍻🎉
Are you ready for a night of geeking out, making new friends, and expanding your network in the world of infosec? Look no further—Burbsec West is the place to be, and everyone is welcome! We have NO DUES, NO PRESENTATIONS, and NO PUSHY SALESPEOPLE OR RECRUITERS!
👥 A Community Just Like You: We're just like you, and you'll fit right in! Whether you're passionate about infosec, love indulging in memes, enjoy a good beer, or appreciate compliance jokes (among other things), we've got you covered. Our diverse skill set ranges from novice to expert, and yes, we even dabble in paper hat making! 🎩✨
🤝 Connections That Matter: At Burbsec West, you'll find more than just like-minded people. You'll make valuable contacts, form genuine friendships, and expand your network of professional connections. These are the kinds of connections that come in handy when you're tackling that thorny problem at work, at home, or in the job market.
💡 Knowledge Exchange: Whether you're seeking answers to tough questions or ready to share your expertise, there's always someone at Burbsec West who's got your back. We thrive in a collaborative atmosphere where knowledge flows freely, and camaraderie is key.
🕕 Flexible Timing: Don't worry about being fashionably late! People will start rolling in after work around 6 pm, and we keep the vibe going until around 8. Later if the weather is nice and we're on the patio!
🌐 Stay Connected: Don't miss out on the latest updates and community banter! Join the BurbSec Discord and follow us on Twitter for all the behind-the-scenes action and event sneak peeks.
- BurbSec Discord: https://discord.gg/invite/VVYDZYmd2w (Bridged with Slack!)
- Web: burbsec.com
- Twitter: @burbsecwest
- Mastodon: @BurbSecWest@infosec.exchange
Get ready for a night of laughs, geekiness, and unforgettable moments! See you there!
13 attendees
Burbsec Prime - Sponsor Ops Available!
Enterrium, 2 Woodfield Mall Unit A, Schaumburg, IL, US🚀🔐 Unlock the Excitement at Burbsec Prime! 🍻🎉
Are you ready for a night of geeking out, making new friends, and expanding your network in the world of infosec? Look no further—Burbsec Prime is the place to be, and everyone is welcome!
👥 A Community Just Like You: We're just like you, and you'll fit right in! Whether you're passionate about infosec, love indulging in memes, enjoy a good beer, or appreciate compliance jokes (among other things), we've got you covered. Our diverse skill set ranges from novice to expert, and yes, we even dabble in paper hat making! 🎩✨
🤝 Connections That Matter: At Burbsec Prime, you'll find more than just like-minded people. You'll make valuable contacts, form genuine friendships, and expand your network of professional connections. These are the kinds of connections that come in handy when you're tackling that thorny problem at work, at home, or in the job market.
💡 Knowledge Exchange: Whether you're seeking answers to tough questions or ready to share your expertise, there's always someone at Burbsec Prime who's got your back. We thrive in a collaborative atmosphere where knowledge flows freely, and camaraderie is key.
🕕 Flexible Timing: Don't worry about being fashionably late! People will start rolling in after work around 6 pm, and we keep the vibe going until we're done (generally 4 - 5 hours or so as people come and go). If you're a night owl, we've got you covered too—there's a later group that rolls in post-dinner around 7-7:30.
🌐 Stay Connected: Don't miss out on the latest updates and community banter! Join the BurbSec Discord and follow us on Twitter for all the behind-the-scenes action and event sneak peeks.
- BurbSec Discord: https://discord.gg/invite/VVYDZYmd2w (Bridged with Slack!)
- Web: burbsec.com
- Twitter: @burbsecprime
- Mastodon: @BurbSecPrime@infosec.exchange
Get ready for a night of laughs, geekiness, and unforgettable moments! See you there!
3 attendees
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