OWASP Austin Chapter

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IMPORTANT! This Meetup event will not be accessible after the end of this month. Please RSVP using Eventbrite instead of this Meetup event.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/february-2026-owasp-happy-hour-sponsored-by-centre-technologies-tickets-1980565691298
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When: Thursday, February 12th, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Where: Lavaca Street Bar at the Domain Northside (Rock Rose District), 11420 Rock Rose Ave #100, Austin, TX 78758. We will have tables reserved inside the bar, to the right as you enter. Parking: nearest parking in the Red Garage located off of Rock Rose Ave (map of Domain).

What: The Austin Security Professionals Happy Hour is a monthly event coordinated by the OWASP Austin Chapter and sponsored by various companies. We try to meet every second Thursday of the month from January to September (but occasionally we make schedule adjustments when needed). The event is an informal social gathering of local information security professionals. If you're involved with InfoSec or even if you have an interest, come on out for drinks, good food and conversation.

Sponsor: Centre Technologies
As a local IT services company, Centre Technologies unites Texas and Oklahoma hospitality with award winning expertise. Businesses trust Centre to eliminate IT headaches by being a champion for their vision and goals. We are a Managed, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Services provider known for delivering enterprise experience and personalized service with a local touch. Committed to customer satisfaction, we make sure that whatever the task, we do it right.

WE OFFER:
- 24x7 Managed IT Services - Microsoft Azure - AWS - Microsoft 365 - Cloud Security - Cybersecurity - Employee Security Awareness Training - IT Consulting and projects

OUR PROVEN EXPERTISE:
- SOC 2 Type II - CMMC-AB Registered Provider Organization (RPO) - Dell EMC Platinum Partner - Microsoft Solutions Partner - Cisco Partner Select Certified - RingCentral Certified Communications Professional

WHY WE'RE THE #1 MSP IN TEXAS:
- Inc. 5000 - FastTech 50 - CRN MSP 500 + Elite 150 - CRN Next-Gen 250 - CRN Tech Elite 250 - CRN Fast Growth 150 - CRN Solution Provider 500 - HBJ List of "Largest Houston-Area Cyber Security Companies" - Dallas/Fort Worth's Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For - Houston's Best and Brightest Companies® to Work For - Houston Chronicle Top Work Places - HBJ Fast 100 Finalist - HBJ Middle Market Top 50 - The Business Report Top 25 Houston Business Leader.

30 minutes of meet-and-greet and Chapter information, then the Presentation!
Note: if attending in person, sign up at https://owasp-austin-2026-february.eventbrite.com)

"Automating Protocol Security Testing: Building a Scalable Testing Framework"
w/ Gurdeep Gill

Manual security testing creates bottlenecks in modern software delivery. This talk presents a practical case study of building an automated security testing framework that significantly reduced validation time while dramatically expanding test coverage.

Drawing from experience validating TLS/SSL security across thousands of protocol scenarios, this session covers the complete automation journey: architectural decisions, implementation challenges, unexpected failures, and lessons learned from production deployment

Speaker Bio:
Gurdeep Gill is a Software Engineering Technical Leader at Cisco Systems, specializing in cybersecurity, automation, and network infrastructure. She leads high-performing engineering teams and drives quality initiatives, with expertise in SSL/TLS protocols, PKI, QUIC, Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC), and advanced automation frameworks using Python and cloud technologies. Gurdeep holds a Master’s in Computer Engineering and is actively involved with Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) and Women of Impact (WIT). She is passionate about mentorship and inclusive leadership. Gurdeep is dedicated to translating complex cybersecurity challenges into practical, scalable solutions that empower businesses and protect global digital ecosystems.