Boston Security February 2025 Meetup

Important Notice

All meetup venues we currently use require us to provide a list of names (First & Last) to their door security so they can check people in at the time of the event. We are also required to bring "a picture ID" that matches the name we provide at the time of registration. Please be mindful of this requirement and provide the necessary information to ensure a smooth check in process at the door. Thank you for your cooperation - the management! RSVP closes on Feb 18 5 PM. RSVP soon to reserve a spot! There will be no entry without a confirmed RSVP.

ONLY HUMANS ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT

NEW VENUE NEW TALKS!

What: We continue to our two talk format. We also will have a cool sticker swap and show & tell slot.

>>> Bring your favorite stickers and tell us where you got it. Bring extras and swap it with fellow security enthusiasts at the sticker swap table! <<<

Talk #1 - Reactive to Proactive: Shifting your vuln management mindset by John Kordis

Description - This presentation discusses the evolution of a vuln mgmt program from immature and reactive to new vulns into a mature and proactive/context driven program.

Speaker - John Kordis has worked in vuln / attack surface management for 13 years, love the field, sometimes host a podcast too

Talk#2 - Is it possible to secure a 5-person company without using humans? By David Hunt

Description - We will examine 5 real small businesses against 5 real-world cyberattacks and determine— using first-principles thinking—how we can reshape our perspective on security. Instead of thinking about the market as "trickle-down" (from enterprise to SMB) we'll think of it as bottoms-up and solve security for a small business in a way enterprises can model.

Speaker Bio - David Hunt is a government hacker, startup founder and built 5 enterprise security products over $50mm each. CTO multiple times over.

When: February 20 2025, Doors Open 6:30 PM, Talks start 7 PM
Where: Wellington,
280 Congress St,
Boston,MA