💻 Cybersecurity 🔒 Essential Tools 👀

Join our local cybersecurity community for an interactive evening where you'll learn essential security tools and techniques used by professionals. No experience necessary. Free and open to the public. Just bring your curiosity and laptop!

What to expect tonight:

New Friends
We've got some new folks signed up! Between Eventbrite, Meetup, Luma... should be a good group.

Show & Tell
Consider bringing a show and tell item — something to share. Do you have a gadget, app, book, tool... something you're enjoying? something you're learning? Something you've made?

Planning 2026
We'll brainstorm ideas for what we should do with the group in 2026. Workshops. Field Trips. Guest Speakers. Projects. What else? We're interested in lots of things and open to anything — cybersecurity and beyond.

Incubator Program
Cybersecurity Incubator Program — Should we build this in 2026? We'll present what this is and facilitate some feedback discussion. We've applied for a grant to fund this, but we could build it whether we are awarded the funds or not.

After Party
Doug's band Legendary Hangover is playing at Consbeeracy Brewing tonight, and some of us plan to head over there after the meetup.

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Why Join Our Community?
In today's rapidly evolving threat landscape, staying informed isn't just beneficial—it's essential. The High Desert Cybersecurity Meetup brings together diverse perspectives and expertise to tackle the challenges of modern digital security.

• Connect with local professionals spanning industries from healthcare to defense, startups to government.
• Learn practical skills and strategies from those on the frontlines of cybersecurity.
• Contribute your knowledge and experience to strengthen our collective defense.

What we're about
We're building a robust community to strengthen our region's knowledge and practice around security, including:

Monthly Meetups
Engaging presentations on topics ranging from threat hunting to building security culture, followed by open discussions and networking opportunities.

Hands-On Workshops
Regular skill-building sessions where you can practice the latest techniques in a supportive environment.

Mentorship Opportunities
Connect with experienced professionals or guide those newer to the field.

Job Networking
Connecting our members actively hiring or looking for new opportunities in the cybersecurity space.