RVAsec Security Community

RVAsec is a community built around cybersecurity based in Richmond, Virginia, but has members far beyond the greater mid-Atlantic region. We bring together professionals, students, and enthusiasts who care about learning, connecting, and growing together—whether you're deep into the industry or just getting started.

Yearly Conference:
RVAsec is Virginia’s premier cybersecurity conference, drawing top speakers, leading vendors, and hundreds of passionate attendees from across the mid-Atlantic.
Held every June in Richmond, the event features:

• High-impact keynotes from industry leaders
• Hands-on activities like Capture the Flag (CTF) and lockpicking village
• A wide range of technical and business-focused talks
• Community-building, networking, and plenty of hallway conversations

📍 The Marriott Richmond
📅 June 9–10, 2026
🔗 https://rvasec.com

Meetups:
Monthly Social: The heartbeat of RVAsec. No talks, no slides—just a relaxed chance to connect in the local security scene over drinks and good conversation. Everyone’s welcome, from seasoned pros to the security-curious. Organized by Jake Kouns and Chris Sullo.

Deep Dives: Topic-focused sessions designed by and for the community: hands-on workshops, lightning talks, roundtables, live demos, and the occasional vendor presentation. Come to learn, share, and sharpen your craft. Organized by Austin McNett.

Security Fundamentals: Beginner-friendly meetups on Saturdays that demystify security roles and concepts, with simple labs, fundamentals, and practical next steps. Ideal for students, career switchers, and IT/general tech folks exploring security. Organized by Will Roe.

RVAsec YouTube Channel:
All videos from our yearly conferences can be found on our YouTube channel.

RVAsec Discord Community:
Join our community and connect on topics that interest you! https://discord.gg/gjD9dhBStN