New Tech Group in Kansas City - GoLang KC on Meetup

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https://www.meetup.com/golangkc/


 

What we're about

A meetup to discuss the go programming language.

Typically, a member will present on a particular topic with room for conversation after the talk. Come network and learn from others who share an interest in go.


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April 18: WiSKC - Women In Security Kansas City Meeting

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Join us for our April WiS-KC Meeting! Our April meeting will be in person at 

Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies. 

 

Overland Park, 7501 W 149th Terrace, Overland Park, KS 66223, USA

“Your Future in Information Security”

Who Should Attend? Women in InfoSec, women who are graduating high school, college students and women looking to pivot into an exciting future in Information Security. Bring your questions to this meeting that will help jumpstart or further your future!

Keynote Speaker: Neelima Parasker,

Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of SnapIT Solutions® LLC, an innovative high tech information technology services and solutions company. 

Neelima with over 20 years of experience in IT is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious National Award as ‘Enterprising Women of the Year Award in 2020, Kansas City Business Journal for ‘Women Who Mean Business’ in 2018 and ‘Technology All Star’ National Award’ in  STEM from Career Communications Group, Inc. and WOC Magazine for her contributions to STEM fields in 2015. SnapIT is also a  recipient of the 2020 Kansas City Business Journal ‘Champions of Business’, and 2019 ‘Outstanding Minority Business of the Year Award’ from the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Moderator: Maria Singh,

President, WiSKC | Cybersecurity Engineer at T-Mobile

Keynote Speakers: 

 Cindi Carter, Chief Information Security Officer, in the office of the CISO at Check Point Software Technologies

Dr. Cheryl Cooper, Cybersecurity Risk Manager at T-Mobile

Lisa Oyler, Cyber Patriots Coach & Adjunct Instructor at MCC & Park University

Jill Riffer, Technology Teacher at Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies  


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April 19th: SMCKC Happy Hour

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SMCKC Happy Hour: Taco Tuesday Networking Mixer - April 19

 

Reconnect with the SMCKC group at our upcoming Taco Tuesday Happy Hour at Guy Fieri's Dive and Taco Joint in Power & Light District!

Mix, mingle and meet social media professionals in Kansas City and hear updates from the Social Media Club of Kansas City Executive Board. It’s been too long, so join us in person for drinks, appetizers and a good time. The first 50 guests receive a free drink ticket! Appetizers will be provided. Free to attend. Members and non-members are welcome. Register today!

 


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April 28: ISSA-Kansas City Chapter Meeting at Lydia's

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ISSA-Kansas City April 28, 2022 Chapter Event
When
Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 11:55 AM to 1:00 PM CDT
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Where
Lidia's Resturant
101 West 22nd Street
Kansas City, KS 64108
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Dear Rob,

Please join ISSA-KC Chapter members and other security professionals at Lidia's Resturant, Kansas City.

This Month's Topic:  
Covering you SaaS  
 
Summary:  
There is much focus today on protecting corporate assets via network security, anomaly detection, and hardened data repositories but what about the mountains of data living in the Cloud with SaaS vendors?  Let's take a look at what is provided from two of the largest vendors out there and what you should be doing to protect yourself.

Speaker Bio:
Brett Rauber is a Senior Systems Engineer at Veeam Software with over 25 years of experience in the IT industry.  He's spent the majority of that time as an engineer in the healthcare industry working with all aspects of an IT organization.  Data Protection, Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, and storage infrastructure are all key areas of experience in addition to core technologies from Epic, Red Hat, Microsoft and others.  He is a graduate of the University of Missouri system, a life-long Missouri resident, and currently lives in Lee's Summit with his wife and 4 children.

  
Date: 
Thursday, April 28th, 2022 from 11:30 PM to 1:30 PM
 
Agenda:
11:30 AM  -  12:00 PM - Check-ins 
12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM - Meeting & Presentation
1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM - Questions, Answers & Networking
 

Price: 
$20.00 for ISSA Members.
$30.00 for Guests/Non-Members.
 
We look forward to seeing you at the event. If you have any questions about the event or how to register, please email us.


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April 18- WiSKC - Women In Security Kansas City meeting

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WiSKC April Meeting

Apr 18, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us for our April WiS-KC Meeting! Our April meeting will be in person at 

Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies. 

 

Overland Park, 7501 W 149th Terrace, Overland Park, KS 66223, USA

“Your Future in Information Security”

Who Should Attend? Women in InfoSec, women who are graduating high school, college students and women looking to pivot into an exciting future in Information Security. Bring your questions to this meeting that will help jumpstart or further your future!

Keynote Speaker: Neelima Parasker,

Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of SnapIT Solutions® LLC, an innovative high tech information technology services and solutions company. 

Neelima with over 20 years of experience in IT is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious National Award as ‘Enterprising Women of the Year Award in 2020, Kansas City Business Journal for ‘Women Who Mean Business’ in 2018 and ‘Technology All Star’ National Award’ in  STEM from Career Communications Group, Inc. and WOC Magazine for her contributions to STEM fields in 2015. SnapIT is also a  recipient of the 2020 Kansas City Business Journal ‘Champions of Business’, and 2019 ‘Outstanding Minority Business of the Year Award’ from the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Moderator: Maria Singh,

President, WiSKC | Cybersecurity Engineer at T-Mobile

Keynote Speakers: 

 Cindi Carter, Chief Information Security Officer, in the office of the CISO at Check Point Software Technologies

Dr. Cheryl Cooper, Cybersecurity Risk Manager at T-Mobile

Lisa Oyler, Cyber Patriots Coach & Adjunct Instructor at MCC & Park University

Jill Riffer, Technology Teacher at Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies  


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Virtual Chapter Meeting - Introduction to Business Value Analysis (April 27, 2022) KC IIBA

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Let’s get together

We’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for Virtual Chapter Meeting - Introduction to Business Value Analysis, April 27, 2022 at 6:30 PM.

Register soon because space is limited.

We hope you’re able to join us!

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:30 PM

Virtual Chapter Meeting - Introduction to Business Value Analysis

 


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June 9th: INTERFACE Kansas City 2022

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Join us at INTERFACE Kansas City 2022 - June 9th

ISSA Kansas City invites you to attend a CPE-accredited educational conference for IT professionals focusing on the latest developments in this constantly changing information technology environment. As a key-influencer on the evaluation of IT solutions, INTERFACE was developed for you.

IT Infrastructure is constantly changing, bringing more new challenges with it every day. From ransomware and the latest security threats, to needs for increased bandwidth and storage, it’s nearly impossible to keep up-to-date. Our conference is designed to help. We’ve assembled a combination of Best-in-Breed hardware and software solutions, along with local experts and organizations to help educate, advise and connect you to resources that can help you meet your goals.

Covering Information Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, Disaster Recovery, Communications, and more, you’ll find presentations, panel discussions and exhibitors covering a variety of topics, as well as the latest innovations and best practices.




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April 6: ISC2 Kansas City Chapter Meeting - ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE & MACHINE LEARNING

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(ISC)2 Kansas City Chapter
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE & MACHINE LEARNING

 Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have become widely used and broadly applied throughout the cybersecurity industry. As more products boast AI and ML capabilities, security decision makers may be challenged to determine solutions that effectively use these capabilities. Please join us as we explore and discuss:

  • What is the benefit of a cybersecurity solution powered by AI and ML?

  • Why does the number of generations of AI matter?

  • How smart is the AI machine?

  • How can AI provide a predictive advantage to prevent breaches?

  • Can AI prevent a ransomware scenario?

Join us virtually at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2021

5:30 - Welcome/Chapter Announcements

5:45 - Presentation/Open Discussion

6:30 - Wrap Up

6:45 - Meeting Closeout


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