About us
I started this group because cybersecurity can be a lonely field, and it is easy to lose momentum when you are working toward a certification, building a home lab, or trying to break into the industry on your own. CyberDefenders Accountability Collective is a place to set practical goals, share what you are working on, and check in with people who understand the ups and downs of learning in this space.
We welcome everyone from curious beginners to experienced professionals. Our meetups will be a mix of goal-setting, progress check-ins, and occasional informal discussions about labs, blue team skills, career paths, and useful resources. This is not a lecture series or a place to show off; it is a supportive group for honest conversations, steady progress, and helping each other follow through. Bring a goal, a challenge, or just an interest in meeting others, and come as you are.
Upcoming events
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Los Angeles Singles Speed Social
Pine Tree Park, Los Angeles, CA, US💬 Speed Dating, Social Style: Los Angeles Singles on Zoom
Meeting someone new in Los Angeles shouldn't take months of messaging. This takes one evening. It's speed dating, hosted and matched: short rounds on Zoom with Los Angeles singles who fit your age group and personality.
Choose your age group to register:
- Ages 18-32 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 30-46 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 40-58 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 55+ → REGISTER HERE
⚠️ Your place is only confirmed once you register through the age group link above and finish the quiz.
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🎯 Perfect for:
- Anyone new to speed dating who wants a gentle first go
- Los Angeles singles who'd rather talk than swipe
- People getting back into dating after a break
- Los Angeles locals who want to meet people nearby
- Singles who like a hosted, structured evening
How It Works
- Register – Tap your age group above and sign up.
- Take the quiz – A short personality quiz so we can match you well.
- Check your inbox – We send the Zoom details ahead of time.
- Meet people – Rotate through quick video dates while the host keeps time.
- Follow up – If the interest is mutual, we connect you after the event.
Event Details
- Format: Online speed dating with a live host
- Where: Online on Zoom. Join from anywhere in Los Angeles
- Host: Host handling the introductions and timing
- Vibe: Easy going chats with Los Angeles singles
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✨ Your next great date could be one round away. 💬 ✨1 attendee
San Diego Singles Speed Social
3721 Nile St, San Diego, CA, US💫 Singles Speed Social: San Diego Singles, Live on Zoom
One evening, a run of short one-on-one dates, and a host who keeps it easy. You'll meet San Diego singles your age in short one-on-one video dates. Our host introduces each round and keeps the timing, so all you need to do is chat.
Choose your age group to register:
- Ages 18-32 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 30-46 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 40-58 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 55+ → REGISTER HERE
⚠️ Please register as well as RSVPing. Use the age group link above so we can match you. Spots fill up.
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🎯 Perfect for:
- Introverts who are at their best one-on-one
- Anyone who wants to see if there's a spark before meeting in person
- San Diego singles who'd rather talk than swipe
- San Diego locals who want to meet people nearby
Event Details
- Format: Hosted rounds, a few minutes per date
- Where: Online on Zoom. Join from anywhere in San Diego
- Host: Experienced host keeping the evening relaxed
- Vibe: Easy going chats with San Diego singles
How It Works
- Sign up – Choose the link for your age range above.
- Take the quiz – A short personality quiz so we can match you well.
- Check your inbox – We send the Zoom details ahead of time.
- Meet people – Rotate through quick video dates while the host keeps time.
- Match – Pick who you'd like to see again; mutual matches are shared after.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens afterwards?
You choose who you'd like to see again, and mutual matches are shared.How long is each date?
A few minutes, enough to see if there's a spark.What if I'm shy?
Rounds are short and hosted, so you're never left wondering what to say.---
✨ See you at the Singles Speed Social. 🫶 ✨1 attendee
San Jose Singles Speed Social
1855 O'Toole Ave, San Jose, CA, US💫 Meet San Jose Singles in One Evening at the Singles Speed Social
Speed dating with the feel of a good night out, from the comfort of home. Each round is a few minutes with someone new from around San Jose. When the time is up the host moves everyone on, so there's never an awkward goodbye.
Find your age group and sign up:
- Ages 18-32 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 30-46 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 40-58 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 55+ → REGISTER HERE
⚠️ RSVP is not registration. To take part, tap your age group above, sign up and take the quiz. Each session has limited places.
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🎯 Perfect for:
- Anyone new to speed dating who wants a gentle first go
- Busy people who want to meet several singles in one evening
- Introverts who are at their best one-on-one
- People getting back into dating after a break
- San Jose locals who want to meet people nearby
How It Works
- Register – Tap your age group above and sign up.
- Fill in the quiz – It helps us pair you with people you'll click with.
- Check your inbox – We send the Zoom details ahead of time.
- Date – Short one-on-one rounds with San Jose singles matched to you.
- Match – Pick who you'd like to see again; mutual matches are shared after.
Event Details
- Format: Hosted rounds, a few minutes per date
- Where: Online on Zoom. Join from anywhere in San Jose
- Host: Experienced host keeping the evening relaxed
- Vibe: Easy going chats with San Jose singles
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any experience?
None at all. The host explains everything at the start.Is my information private?
Yes. Contact details are only shared when the match is mutual.What happens afterwards?
You choose who you'd like to see again, and mutual matches are shared.How long is each date?
A few minutes, enough to see if there's a spark.---
✨ Register, take the quiz, and come say hello. 💞 ✨1 attendee
San Francisco Singles Speed Social
133 Knockash Hill, San Francisco, CA, US💌 The San Francisco Singles Speed Social: Hosted Speed Dating from Home
A relaxed, hosted speed dating social for San Francisco singles, held live on Zoom. Before the night we match you by age and personality with a quick quiz. On the night you rotate through short Zoom dates with San Francisco locals, and mutual matches are shared afterwards.
Choose your age group to register:
- Ages 18-32 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 30-46 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 40-58 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 55+ → REGISTER HERE
⚠️ RSVP is not registration. To take part, tap your age group above, sign up and take the quiz. Each session has limited places.
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🎯 Perfect for:
- Introverts who are at their best one-on-one
- San Francisco singles who'd rather talk than swipe
- Singles who like a hosted, structured evening
- Busy people who want to meet several singles in one evening
- San Francisco locals who want to meet people nearby
Event Details
- Format: Hosted rounds, a few minutes per date
- Where: Online on Zoom. Join from anywhere in San Francisco
- Host: Host handling the introductions and timing
- Vibe: Easy going chats with San Francisco singles
How It Works
- Register – Tap your age group above and sign up.
- Fill in the quiz – It helps us pair you with people you'll click with.
- Check your inbox – We send the Zoom details ahead of time.
- Meet people – Rotate through quick video dates while the host keeps time.
- Follow up – If the interest is mutual, we connect you after the event.
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✨ Grab a drink, open Zoom, and meet some San Francisco singles. 🎉 ✨1 attendee