What we’re about
We are the official ISSA Meetup group for computer security professionals in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Our members are from both sides of the James River who are interested in securing their digital information against the growing threats of hackers, malware, and insider threats. ISSA is the premiere community for cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk, and protecting critical information and infrastructure.
We meet once a month in Norfolk, or occasionally in other cities for other events, to network, exchange business opportunities, and learn about information security. Find out about upcoming events on our website www.issa-hr.org.
Upcoming events
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Bug Bounty: From Beginner to Real-World Vulnerability Hunter
ECPI, 5555 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA, USSpeaker Bio: Rene Alova – The CEO of Charlie Defense, LLC and a self-taught ethical hacker with hands-on bug bounty experience. He is an active board member of ISSA-HR and has been involved with the organization for over two years, contributing to the local cybersecurity community through education, collaboration, and mentorship.
Talk Description
This presentation walks through the speaker’s journey into bug bounty hunting, cutting through common misconceptions, early roadblocks, and the mistakes many newcomers make. He’ll share how community and collaboration played a critical role in staying motivated and improving results, then break down real-world vulnerabilities he discovered while progressing through major bug bounty programs, including Netflix, Amazon, and T-Mobile.
Learn more about Charlie Defense: https://charliedefense.com/
### After-Social:
As soon as the meeting is over, we will take all our chatting over to Plaza Degollado Mexican Grill. It is down the street from ECPI on the corner of Newtown Road. Let’s have some fun together.
### Schedule:
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Meet, Greet and Network
6:00 PM – 6:15 PM Introduction and upcoming events discussion
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM Speakers Presentation and Q&A
7:15 PM – 7:45 PM ISSA-HR Business Meeting (Meeting ends)
7:45 PM – Unofficial social @ Plaza Degollado Mexican Grill
## Registration:
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/19779903804743 attendees
Past events
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