What we’re about
Dulles Code & Coffee is a collaborative community of software and technology enthusiasts seeking to learn, grow, and help each other. We gather on Saturday mornings to share ideas and write code together. Come to work, help, or just have a chat!
Find us online at
- On Slack at http://www.dctechslack.com/ in #dullescodecoffee
- On Discord at https://www.codeandcoffee.chat/ in #dulles-general
Upcoming events (1)
See all- (With Tech Talk!) Dulles Code & Coffee [27] @ BTI360BTI360, Herndon, VA
Dulles Code & Coffee is a collaborative community of software and technology enthusiasts seeking to learn, grow, and help each other. All skill levels are welcome. The concept is simple. Bring a laptop and ideas. We’ll provide coffee, tea, and donuts.
Our June event will includes an optional tech talk from one of our Dulles Code & Coffee members, Charles Shirer, who recently returned from presenting at Hack Space Con '24. Thank you for offering to share your talk, Charles!
Thank you to BTI360 for sponsoring this event. They are providing the space and refreshments.
## Tech Talk: Hacking APIs for Realz with Charles Shirer
Abusing API Security will discuss how to look at API security in a different way through multiple API attack techniques with a particular focus on Rest API and GraphQL
Charles has over 20 years of IT experience, with the last 10 years in Information Security. Charles has done systems administration, penetration testing, threat hunting, and security research. In his spare time, Charles plays retro video games, works on the SEC BSD Open Source project (a penetration testing distro based on the OpenBsd Operating System), runs the Labs by Bsdbandit Podcast, and is also on the BHIS Talkin Bout Infosec News Show.
## Event Format
- At 9:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them out this morning (project, homework, networking, etc.).
- The tech talk will start after introductions, roughly around 9:45
- For the rest of the day folks work in the communal space, socializing and asking/giving help as desired.
## Location
BTI360’s Office in Herndon
The office is across from Worldgate, looking down on the toll road.## Address
12930 Worldgate Dr, Ste 400, Herndon, VA 20170 [map]
## Logistics
- PARKING: Use the surface lot. All spaces marked MIII are open for parking. Please avoid Management spaces, State Farm and SP+
- ARRIVAL: Follow the signs from the front entrance to the freight elevator located in the parking garage on level P2. Take the elevator to Suite 400 (Floor 4).
## Community Guidelines
We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To ensure a conducive environment, all participants are required to conform to our code of conduct.