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AWS IAM Security Bootcamp
The **AWS IAM Security Bootcamp** is a fast-paced, hands-on cloud security experience designed to take participants from foundational identity concepts to building and defending a secure cloud environment using modern practices in Amazon Web Services. Throughout the session, participants will learn how to design secure access architectures, enforce the principle of least privilege, and manage identities using IAM users, roles, policies, and federated access. The bootcamp also explores advanced topics such as Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), IAM Identity Center (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and permission analysis using IAM Access Analyzer. With a strong focus on real-world application, attendees will engage in practical exercises, including creating secure policies, simulating role-based access, identifying misconfigurations, and participating in a security challenge where they must detect and fix vulnerabilities. By the end of the bootcamp, participants will have the skills to design, implement, and secure access control systems while effectively responding to security threats in AWS environments.
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AWS IAM Security Bootcamp
The **AWS IAM Security Bootcamp** is a fast-paced, hands-on cloud security experience designed to take participants from foundational identity concepts to building and defending a secure cloud environment using modern practices in Amazon Web Services. Throughout the session, participants will learn how to design secure access architectures, enforce the principle of least privilege, and manage identities using IAM users, roles, policies, and federated access. The bootcamp also explores advanced topics such as Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), IAM Identity Center (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and permission analysis using IAM Access Analyzer. With a strong focus on real-world application, attendees will engage in practical exercises, including creating secure policies, simulating role-based access, identifying misconfigurations, and participating in a security challenge where they must detect and fix vulnerabilities. By the end of the bootcamp, participants will have the skills to design, implement, and secure access control systems while effectively responding to security threats in AWS environments.
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Drunken
This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism")
Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war).
Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Main Library, Meeting Room 3B
Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen).
Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection.
All backgrounds are welcome.
Neurospicy Columbus - Join us for Stauff's Coffee and Book Loft
Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby!
This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Vibe Coding 101: How to Build with AI
Curious about “vibe coding” but not sure what it actually means? This beginner-friendly talk is about how people are using AI to build websites, apps, automations, and small software projects by describing what they want in plain English.
We’ll cover what vibe coding is, what AI is good at, where it falls short, and how to actually use it without getting lost. The goal is not to hype AI as magic — it’s to show how to use it as a practical tool.
This session is designed for beginners, curious builders, non-programmers, and developers who want a clearer picture of how to build with AI today.
Topics include:
* What “vibe coding” means
* What AI can help you build
* Where AI is useful and where it is unreliable
* A simple workflow for building with AI
* Prompting tips for better results
* Common beginner mistakes to avoid
If you’ve ever thought, “I have an idea, but I don’t know how to build it,” this talk is for you.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
Humanist Program
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
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