If you want to know more about Information Security, you should join! If you know much about Information Security, you should join! If you don't know anything about Information Security, you should join! While we focus on helping people earn the distinctive Certified Information Systems Security Professional title, this Meetup is for anyone who wants to learn or share knowledge of computer security. If you'd like to earn a CISSP certification, this group will help you get there. If you have a CI …

This is a group for anyone interested in Technology, IT, Cyber Security, Mobile Technology, Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, etc. Our goal is to connect with tech lovers like us and get together in great events such as Meetups, Seminars, Happy Hours (Yes, we love happy hours!) to share information, learn new technologies, discuss and network. We are looking forward to connect with you!

Welcome to the Cybersecurity Innovation Forum Meetup Group sponsored by George Mason University's Master of Science in Management of Secure Information Systems. Our meetups are held quarterly and feature a series of ten-minute case study presentations by cybersecurity experts and technology innovators followed by a panel discussion and questions. The focus of the meetings is on cybersecurity innovation including innovation rationale and motivation, technology, metrics and lessons learned. All ev …

The OWASP Northern VA Local Chapter meetings are FREE and OPEN to anyone interested in learning more about application security. We encourage individuals to provide knowledge transfer via hands-on training and presentations of specific OWASP projects and research topics and sharing SDLC knowledge. The chapter is committed to providing an engaging experience for a variety of audience types ranging from local students and those beginning in app-sec, to those experienced and accomplished profession …

We're a bunch of hackers, inventors, engineers, techies, developers and makers who love all things IT and security. Everyone is welcome - from advanced hardware hackers to those who would like to learn what can be done with these new technologies in the arts, sciences, healthcare, gaming, academia, and business venture opportunities. Our meetups are totally informal and are a great opportunity to chat about projects, create new ones, solve problems, mingle, network and generally shoot the breeze …

This is a networking group for people in the information technology industry. People looking to hear about the latest and greatest in our industry; as well as network with colleagues that share the same interests as other DMV Tech's. We will hold happy hours, guest/technology speaking events and more...

This is the group of Apache Accumulo users and developers local to DC / VA / MD. Apache Accumulo is a scalable, open source BigTable implementation written in Java with cell-level security and server-side processing. Join us!

In honor of the CitySec movement started several years ago, this is a local infosec meetup run by NovaInfosec.com. We basically meetup in at a local bar every 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of the month and talk shop, drink a few good beers and maybe grab a bite to eat. It's the perfect way to wind down after a long hard hump day.

Calling all HP VLS 9000 and 12000 users! You are some of the top data protection pros in the business, so let's learn from each other about the best practices, swap software war stories, and discuss how you are going to handle hardware and software issues.

Deploying and supporting mobile capabilities for an enterprise is easier when you know what works (and what doesn't). The goal for this meetup is to share notes, ideas and insight regarding deploying mobile capabilities for enterprises.

A community where Digital Forensics and Media Exploitation professionals meet together to discuss challenges facing the community and work together to create innovative solutions.

We are the DC Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery.  We help advance computing as a science and a profession.  We do this offline through lectures, workshops, discussion panels, and professional development seminars.  We partner with ACM HQ, ACM Public Policy, ACM special interest groups (SIGs), DC area technical user groups, and area university Comp Sci and Info Tech departments. Join us if you like any of the following categories: http://acm.org/sigs Suggest a topic or speaker, w …

Study group for Cisco, Juniper Networks, Certified Ethical Hacker and CISSP. Use online study format but meet up once a month to talk about topics face to face. Study Topics - certification Internetwork Expert (INE) CCIE Routing and Switching Internetwork Expert (INE) CCIE Voice - Workbook Micronics Network (Narbik) CCIE Routing and Switching Certified Ethical Hacker Certified Information Systems Security Professional Lab by remote access CCIE R&S for both INE and Narbik track CCIE Voi …

Do you read the Economist, Foreign Policy Magazine, Foreign Affairs, Newsweek, or any other magazine that analyzes foreign affairs? Can you name the 5 veto states on the UN Security Council? Then this is the organization for you! YPIA is for people who are interested in foreign affairs. If you work in the field, are looking for a job in the field or just have an interest come to our events. YPIA holds regular discussions about current international issues. We focus on events that allow you to ta …

Reverse Space (RS) is a maker community, with a ‘space’ in Herndon, VA, currently sponsored by Cortona Academy. The community began in October 2010 by accumulating members of the Information Technology field, such as Network Security, Information Forensics, and the like. Now, the community supports many subgroups, ranging from 3D Printing, CNC, and any MakerSpace project members would like to build. Revese Space has the largest 3D printing capabilities and technology for MakerSpaces on the east …

We are a community of software industry professionals in the Washington DC area meeting regularly to discuss the business of software. This group is the place for software developers, vendors, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, directors, and engineers to learn and share the most recent business and technical innovations, trends, experiences, challenges, and opportunities in the software industry.

The purpose of this meetup is to share the wonders of Natural Horsemanship. This type of training has received a lot of publicity, thanks to John Lyons and The Parelli's. It is a very simple concept, however it can be very new and strange for some. A lot of it (in my opinion) is based on intuition. Which suits me, as I am also a Reiki Master. Check out my website http://www.2020horsemanship.com or my blog, http://www.thenaturalhorseman.blogspot.com for more information on natural horsem …

DMV Poker welcomes new faces. Additional amenities include Internet access and 40+ inch Plasma television(s). Smoking is allowed on the balconies/decks and or smoking room. Our organization provides a well-organized upscale atmosphere.  There are dedicated professional dealers. Location, Stakes & Bonuses: We offer games in Rockville, Germantown, Silver Spring, Towson, Md and Southwest Washington, D.C., We offer the following stakes: 1-2NL, 1-3NL, 1-5NL, 2-5NL and 1-2PLO Player insurance is av …

The GLBT Capital Investment Club is a membership organization for Washington, DC area gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender professionals. An investment club is a group of people who pool their money to make investments. The club is organized as a partnership and members meet monthly to discuss investing in marketable stocks, bonds, and securities for the education and benefit of the partners. We also discuss a variety of related topics including financial and retirement planning, insurance nee …