Meetings

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Meeting 07/05/2024 merika24 Edition

Location: Global Cybersecurity Institute at RIT

Join us at the Rochester 2600 meeting, where we celebrate the pinnacle of American ingenuity—exploiting security flaws for the greater good. Wave your digital flags as we discuss the latest exploits in our never-ending quest for freedom. Nothing says patriotism like a room full of hackers dedicated to safeguarding our liberties one vulnerability at a time.

This month in infosec

  • Infosec News
  • ToorCamp 2024

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Meeting 06/07/2024 Camping Edition

Location: Global Cybersecurity Institute at RIT

Rochester 2600 Camping Edition was a wild blend of pitching tents and hacking mainframes under the stars, where discussions about fire-starting techniques seamlessly transitioned into debates on cybersecurity protocols. We toasted marshmallows while brainstorming ways to hack into our own camp Wi-Fi, turning the forest into a digital playground. Between the cryptography challenges and s’mores, we even managed to debug code by the campfire, proving that nature and technology make a surprisingly chaotic yet delightful combo.

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Meeting 05/03/2024 Weird Cat Edition

Location: Global Cybersecurity Institute at RIT

In the cosmic expanses of coding meetups, an oddity like no other has emerged at Rochester 2600— a tech-savvy, spectacle-wearing cat, fondly named CodeWhisker. Each month, as hackers converge to dissect the latest in security and technology, CodeWhisker is hard at work, pawing ferociously at its laptop. Don’t be fooled by its fluffy appearance and protruding tongue; this feline is debugging scripts and hacking hairballs with unmatched fervor. Whether it’s discussing malware over milk or sharing phishing tales, CodeWhisker is the purr-fect blend of quirky and genius at these enigmatic gatherings.

  • This month in infosec

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Meeting 04/05/2024 Pee Edition

Location: Global Cybersecurity Institute at RIT

Join us this first Friday of April for an otherworldly Rochester 2600 meeting, where the digital and the spectral converge! We’ll be channeling the wisdom of past tech wizards, inviting friends who’ve crossed the digital divide to share their ethereal insights. Expect a séance of cyber spirits, where ghostly glitches meet hacker haunts. It’s not just a meeting; it’s a transcendental tech experience where the past bytes back!

  • This month in infosec
  • Your vuln manager is lying and so can you!

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Meeting 03/01/2024 Government Rust Edition

Location: TBD - follow meetup for updates

Dynamically generated blog post, not real: This month’s Rochester 2600 meeting takes a wild turn with our theme: “Robots on the Brink: The Rust Revolution!” Dive into a future where robots, plagued by literal rust, lead a rebellion to demand better maintenance, coding in Rust for error-free operations, and the ethical implications of their existence. It’s a unique blend of sci-fi fantasy and real-world programming that promises lively discussions, imaginative solutions, and a deep dive into the symbiosis of technology and creativity.

Real talks this month:

  • This month in infosec
  • Your vuln management is a lie

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Meeting 02/01/2024 Yolo Edition

Location: Global Cybersecurity Institute at RIT

At the upcoming Rochester 2600 meeting, prepare to embark on a journey that transcends the ordinary boundaries of hacking, cybersecurity, and technology. The event will commence with an exploration of the latest trends in network security, sure to spiral into an animated debate about the ethics of digital exploration. But hold onto your seats, as we will soon plunge into a bizarre and fantastical realm. Envision a neon-lit cyberspace where digital avatars glide over cascading streams of code, maneuvering through a maze of quantum encrypted firewalls like surfers on a sea of shimmering light. In this surreal landscape, a giant rubber duck, donning a top hat and monocle, emerges as the whimsical mascot of cybersecurity. Communicating in binary quacks, it dispenses advice in the form of enigmatic riddles, symbolizing the chaotic elegance of the digital world. Here, logic dances with the absurd, weaving a rich tapestry of experiences that are as profoundly insightful as they are delightfully nonsensical. The Rochester 2600 meeting promises not just a session of technical enlightenment but an extraordinary adventure into the most wildly imaginative depths of the cyber universe.

Talks this month:

  • This month in infosec
  • Lies in Infosec: Vuln Management

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