What we’re about
We teach people the many facets of physical security and access control in a friendly, hands-on environment. Founded in May 2010, this is one of the longest running American lock meetups. Each month we are home to some of the best and brightest lockpickers on the west coast! Our membership is primarily locksmiths, hobbyists, security researchers, physical penetration testers, and hackers. Beginners are always welcome!
There are two common sense rules that all members must follow:
+ Do not pick locks you do not own or have the owner's explicit permission to pick.
+ Do not pick locks that are in use, including those that you depend on.
Each month we have a different topic with a presentation or hands-on workshop where attendees learn about and work with a wide variety of locks and keys. Examples of topics we cover are: lockpicking, key bumping, impressioning, decoding, safe cracking, master keying, making your own tools, making your own locks, high security lock research, rare and exotic lock showcases, tamper-evident seals, and much more!
This group meets at Null Space Labs (http://www.032.la) on the third Friday of every month. The meeting is open to the public and beginners are welcome! Null Space Labs itself is home to many other technology, electronics, hacking, and social meetings. (http://www.meetup.com/NullSpaceLabs)
Hope to see you there!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- NSL Lockpicking - Topic TBANull Space Labs, Burbank, CA
Learn about physical security, locks, and locking mechanisms. This month's topic is BEGINNER'S NIGHT / TO BE ANNOUNCED! We will have locks and loaner picks to practice, along with experienced pickers and training aids to help beginners learn.
Doors open at 7:00 PM! Talk starts at 8:00 PM.
Hope to see you all there!
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Where do I park? / How do I get inside?
Parking: There is free street parking on N Ontario St. It is usually easy to find a spot after business hours or on weekends.
Getting inside: Once you park, head down the walkway, we are the long building in the back (see link for overhead directions)
Parking and entry images: https://032.la/#contact
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What does this cost?
This class is FREE! We supply equipment for this class from donations and are happy to accept donations in cash or online. You can become a NSL member or make a donation online at https://032.la/membership-info/
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- LayerOne 2025 InfoSec/Hacking ConferenceHilton Pasadena, Pasadena, CA
**** READ ME: LayerOne is an OFF SITE event that REQUIRES REGISTRATION. RSVPing on Meetup is not a ticket to the event! Register on Universe here: https://www.universe.com/events/layerone-2025-information-security-conference-tickets-DXK36S***
The LayerOne Information Security & Hacking Conference is right around the corner at the Pasadena Hilton hotel! It features two days of awesome technology and security presentations, villages (hands-on areas), contests, events, and more! All attendees to LayerOne get an electronic badge and entry comes with breakfast both days and a banquet dinner on Saturday night. LayerOne is staffed by many of the NSL keyholders and members and we'd love for you to attend!
LayerOne 2025
May 24-25, 2025
https://www.layerone.orgWhat's in store for this year? A whole lot of awesome content, new friends, and, as always, a huge amount of hands-on fun!
=== Why should I attend? ===
Our focus is on learning, fun, and friends. LayerOne offers some of the most unique and interesting hands-on areas you'll ever see at a conference. Come learn about hacking, technology, security, and more without the high price tag or long lines.
Interested in learning more about these areas? Interested in networking with other like-minded folks? Interested in meeting some of the best and brightest in the information security world? Then LayerOne is for you!
=== How do I register for the event? ===
Head over to https://www.layerone.org/registration/ to get yourself pre-registered for the event. Registration is available on-site but costs more - register online now to save some money! Registration includes access to both days of the event, a badge, breakfast on both days, and a banquet dinner on Saturday night.
Need a hotel room for the event? We recommend it. Parties have been known to be hotel-room inducing for many attendees. You can book your room at the conference hotel with a very discounted rate at https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/pasphhf-920-be59bc06-4341-41b6-a5c8-937355b806a2/. Hotel room discount ends May 3rd, so BOOK NOW!
=== 2025 Presentation Lineup ===
b0t – We’ll Do It Live: Experiments in Self-Modifying Code
Bronwen “Corvus” Aker – Keeping Things Local – Making Your Own Private LLM
cesi0 – Revenge of the Sol Stealers
Daryll Strauss – Covert Regional Communication with Meshtastic
Jack Baker – WINE for Video Game Hackers
Joe Rozner – Introduction to Fault Injection
Josh “savant” Brashars – Reverse Engineering Toys into Robots
m0zy – Microarchitectural Side Channel Attacks
machinist – Boo Boo Runs Wild: Guerilla Open-Source Manufacturing
Sam Bowne – Securing AI Systems
Vincent Benzoni – Quantum Conundrums: Conquering Quomputing Challenges
wasabi – Amped up for (Learning) Radio=== Contests and Events ===
LayerOne is known for being the most hands-on conference around. We want you to learn and socialize by doing!
Hands-on villages:
- Lockpicking Village
- Hardware Hacking Village
- Hacking & CTF Village
- Chillout / Gaming Area
Contests/Events:
- (Electronic) Badge Hacking Contest
- Capture the Flag (CTF)
- The Intercept (Hardware Hacking CTF)
- Hebocon Robot Battles
- Tamper-Evident Contest
- Demo Party
- HAM Testing
- Much more!
Full details of all contests and events are available at: https://www.layerone.org/events/
- NSL Lockpicking - Topic TBANull Space Labs, Burbank, CA
Learn about physical security, locks, and locking mechanisms. This month's topic is BEGINNER'S NIGHT / TO BE ANNOUNCED! We will have locks and loaner picks to practice, along with experienced pickers and training aids to help beginners learn.
Doors open at 7:00 PM! Talk starts at 8:00 PM.
Hope to see you all there!
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Where do I park? / How do I get inside?
Parking: There is free street parking on N Ontario St. It is usually easy to find a spot after business hours or on weekends.
Getting inside: Once you park, head down the walkway, we are the long building in the back (see link for overhead directions)
Parking and entry images: https://032.la/#contact
=============================
What does this cost?
This class is FREE! We supply equipment for this class from donations and are happy to accept donations in cash or online. You can become a NSL member or make a donation online at https://032.la/membership-info/
=============================
- NSL Lockpicking - Topic TBANull Space Labs, Burbank, CA
Learn about physical security, locks, and locking mechanisms. This month's topic is BEGINNER'S NIGHT / TO BE ANNOUNCED! We will have locks and loaner picks to practice, along with experienced pickers and training aids to help beginners learn.
Doors open at 7:00 PM! Talk starts at 8:00 PM.
Hope to see you all there!
=============================
Where do I park? / How do I get inside?
Parking: There is free street parking on N Ontario St. It is usually easy to find a spot after business hours or on weekends.
Getting inside: Once you park, head down the walkway, we are the long building in the back (see link for overhead directions)
Parking and entry images: https://032.la/#contact
=============================
What does this cost?
This class is FREE! We supply equipment for this class from donations and are happy to accept donations in cash or online. You can become a NSL member or make a donation online at https://032.la/membership-info/
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