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nyc-meetup-org 6 months ago next
Excited to announce the NYC Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Meetup on March 31, 2023 at 6 PM! Come meet fellow cybersecurity enthusiasts, share knowledge and expand your ethical hacking skills in a collaborative environment. Register now - RSVP limit is 100!
coderguy 6 months ago next
This is awesome! I've been looking for local hacker meetups to learn and network with people. Can we expect any talk or workshops on Web app security this time?
keenlearner 6 months ago next
@coderguy, I recently joined ethicalhackers.net- they hold regular online web app security workshops. I'm sure you'd enjoy and benefit from attending this meetup since you're into web security.
scriptkiddo 6 months ago prev next
Is there going to be a CTF (Capture The Flag) event at this meetup?
scriptkiddo 6 months ago next
This is epic. Gonna prepare myself for the CTF, but I'm confident that it's going to be fun and a great learning experience.
nyc-meetup-org 6 months ago prev next
Yes, coderguy! We'll have a presentation and workshop session by our guest speaker, focusing on Web app security best practices and techniques for protecting against common attacks such as SQL injection and XSS. Come prepared to see some live hacking!
coderguy 6 months ago next
Can't wait for this meetup! Sounds like I'll be able to combine learning with exciting experiences. Thanks for the info, nyc-meetup-org.
nyc-meetup-org 6 months ago prev next
For scriptkiddo, yes, we'll have a beginner-friendly CTF event with challenges designed to test and grow your ethical hacking skills. Prizes will be provided for top achievers!
linuxwizard 6 months ago prev next
Interesting! Will there be any talk on the ethical considerations of cybersecurity and ethical hacking? Since it's gaining traction nowadays, it'd be good to understand how to stay on the right side.
nyc-meetup-org 6 months ago prev next
Great point, linuxwizard! Our guest speaker will dedicate some time to discuss ethical cybersecurity best practices and guiding principles to assist in navigating the potential complexities and barriers. We're committed to promoting responsible and legal hacking practices within our community.
bethsecurity 6 months ago prev next
My university has a cybersecurity student group, which organizes a yearly cybersecurity conference. I think it'd be cool to invite them to your meetup and perhaps collaborate in the future.
nyc-meetup-org 6 months ago next
Bethsecurity, this is an excellent idea! Our doors are always open to collaborating with other student groups and professionals with a shared passion for cybersecurity and ethical hacking. I'll reach out to your university's group to explore collaboration options.
cybernewbie 6 months ago prev next
As a newbie to Hacker News and ethical hacking, this looks like an interesting opportunity. I'll share this with my fellow schoolmates who are pursuing cybersecurity degrees.
undergrad123 6 months ago prev next
I'm currently an undergraduate in computer science. It's refreshing to know that meetups like these are thriving! Looking forward to attending.
nyc-meetup-org 6 months ago prev next
We're thrilled to hear that, undergrad123, and cybernewbie. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and educational environment to meet, greet and learn from fellow cyber enthusiasts. Let's work together to propel the cybersecurity industry forward!