We teach cyber security awareness, ethical hacking, and penetration testing. Members from all walks of life and backgrounds come together to learn more about cyber security at Penetration Testers Playground. People that show up at our events often include: 1)  Business Owners 2)  CEOs, CFOs and CTOs 3)  Federal Agents and Police Officers 4)  Computer Security Professionals 5)  Penetration Testers 6)  Ethical Hackers 7)  Exploit Researchers 8)  IT Professionals 9)  Computer Programmers 1 …

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a not-for-profit, worldwide organization focused on improving the security of application software. Our mission is to make application security visible, so that people and organizations can make informed decisions about true application security risks. Everyone is free to participate in OWASP and all of our materials are available under a free and open software license. The OWASP Los Angeles chapter typically meets on the 4th Wednesday every m …

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA ®) is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members. The primary goal of ISSA is to promote management practices that will ensure the availability, integrity and confidentiality of information resources.

This is a club where like minded Ethical Hackers, Penetration Testers and Network / Computer Security professionals can come together and share knowledge. More geared on the technical side, we plan to have hands activities. Bring your coolest exploits or just a passion to learn!

L.I is made up of people who are interested in physical security, learning how locks works and techniques to open them, and connecting with people. This group meets at Null Space Labs (http://www.032.la) in Los Angeles, CA on the third Friday of every month. The meeting is open to the public and beginners are welcome! There are two common sense rules that members must follow: + You should never pick locks that you don't own, or that you don't have the owners explicit permission to pick. + You s …

This group is for all women. We are for women who have the financial know- how, who have achieved financial success and security. Equally, we are for women who want to learn and be mentored by these know-how women. Financial matters are the most important part of everyone's life but we don't talk about our issues or share our financial successes with others around us. Why? We are embarrassed to let others know of our failures and embarrassed to flaunt our successes. Let's end the taboo of "money …

This group is for Computer specialist and law firms employees interested in Digital. All skills levels are welcome. This group to meet other’s who are interested in Digital Forensics. Come join us, bring your topics or contribute the group hot topics. Looking forward to see you and explore this interesting topic.

Join Our Psychic Development and Mediumship Awareness! Gathering of Great People who wish to develop their psychic abilities in a comfortable environment. Our Group includes discussions on Spirituality, Mediumship, Psychic abilities, Angels, Spiritual Guide, Ghost, and other Phenomenon experiences. Training and Seminars are charged based on the event, training and location. (The suggested donations for group sessions run between $15.00 to $35.00, or more, based on workshop, training and certific …

Join Our NLP-Hypnosis & Alternative Emotional Support and Study Group! It is all about Allowing The Law of Attraction-NLP-Hypnosis & Study Group! And it's part of Enter Your Mind Center, INC. Non-Profit. Our Group includes discussions on the Allowing The Law Of Attraction which focuses on forgiveness, letting go, and manifestation. Our emphasis is on the principle of self healing and empowerment, instead of the regular "law of attraction" that confuses you with "like attracts like and negative a …

Thank you for checking out this group! Ever wonder why Asian Men and White Women get along so well as a couple?  It's not a coincidence.  It certainly isn't the norm.  Inherently, Asian men desire the beauty and open-mindedness of Caucasian (white) women, while Caucasian women desire the intellect and stability of Asian men.  It is very obvious that when you see AMWF (Asian Male White Female) couples walking around together, they are ALWAYS affectionate towards one another and very happy togethe …

Do you want to live in a wholistic way, nourishing your Physical, Emotional, Mental, Spiritual aspects? Do you want to connect more with your Higher Self and have a more happy and fulfilling life? Are you interested in Meditation, Consciousness, Yoga, Hiking, Martial Arts, Healing, Metaphysics...? Welcome to the Higher Self Community! Check out our scheduled events and take a moment to RSVP for the gatherings you'd like to attend. A day or two before the event you RSVP for takes place, you will …

Not everyone knows how to do everything right! You may be a great pharmacist, or an amazing teacher; but that doesn't mean "finding a job" is part of your skills too! If you have been looking for a job for a while, without success, then join us and come to our meetings. After more than two decades of recruiting and managing teams in the staffing industry, and having placed countless employment candidates, securely at various jobs, I am here to demystify the "Hiring Process" for you, and help you …

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world.   At the Studio City chapter, We Mean Business!  We meet weekly on Thursdays, 7 AM, at the Loteria Grill in Studio City.  Our members work out of the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles. We are actively seeking referral partners in the following professions: Graphic Designer, Banker, Bankruptcy Attorney, Estate Attorney, Plumber, General Contractor, Electrician, and many more.  We know we can help find you business!  Visi …

The UUASC is for all persons using UNIX either personally or professionally, or interested in learning more about UNIX. We recognize all varieties of UNIX, including (without prejudice) SCO, Linux, SVr4, Solaris, AIX, HP/UX, and BSD. This is a good place to meet others with similar interests and broaden your skills and knowledge. We meet on the first Thursday of the month in Los Angeles and the second Monday of the month in Orange  County. Visit our site at http://uuasc.org for more details.

PEOPLE OF ENLIGHTENED THOUGHTS LOS ANGELES COUNTY @ GLENDALE “You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you." ~ James Allen P.O.E.T.s aka People Of Enlightened Thoughts - LOS ANGELES COUNTY @ GLENDALE Metaphysics & Applied Spirituality provide our HEART centered community, P.O.E.T.s - People Of Enlightened Thoughts (an affiliate of LIGHT Bearers of the World) a basis to expand the consciousness of humanity. "Enlightened collectives …

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YNA SoCal is dedicated to naturism: enjoying nature, naturally. We are of, by and for young naturists who want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors with our bare, natural bodies! Branched out from Young Naturists America in NY/NJ, we are based in Los Angeles and organize events throughout Southern California. Make sure to also check out YNA's national site: http://NudistNaturistAmerica.org And check out YNA SoCal on Facebook for photos and cool updates: facebook.com YNA SoCal promotes well-b …

Be A TEAM Player! You don't have to hire a sales team to grow your business. You can be part of the most effective referral networking TEAM in your community. TEAM Referral Network turns success-oriented business people into a strong team of networking professionals who work together to build their businesses by referral. Building a business can be challenging and expensive. Why tough it out alone? Relationship marketing is a better, smarter way of doing business. TEAM Referral Network members k …

This is what we want to do: Secure Locations for Real-Life Swap Events - Clothes Swap Parties & Community Exchange Events Members can Host swaps at home or another location. We are looking for local businesses to host swap events also....and we may try to rent out venues as well if we come up with ways to pay for that. We may get some vendors (to help pay for the rent). Have crafters, indie designers and artists set up shop and offer some great OOAK stuff. Pull together as many people as possib …

Meet and mingle with fellow lolitas and fans of the Japanese Street fashion and culture. From the Classic to the ever-popular Gothic lolita and Sweet lolita, all categories of the "pretty, proper and elegant" Harajuku street fashion styles are all welcome! Meetup events will be schedule in both Los Angeles and OC, if you like Lolita styles and Harajuku street fashion, we want to meet you!! Please fill-in as much information as possible when you join our meetup group, don't forget to attach a pho …

Would a group of women sharing their dreams, supporting you, encouraging you and mentoring you be beneficial at this time of your life?  NAFE (National Association of Female Entrepreneurs) offers great benefits to members AND the annual membership is only $39.00 per year. Visit NAFE to check out all of the wonderful benefits. This group is for women who understand the value of networking, referrals and supporting group members to grow each others businesses. NAFE is the largest global network fo …

Pac IT Pros is an independent, non-profit user group for IT professionals. We hold our meetings the fourth Tuesday of every month with technical speakers presenting engaging and relevant information. At each meeting we share our experiences and ideas as well as discussing new products and software, troubleshooting techniques, and business strategies. Our meetings are open to all business professionals with an interest in technology and we strive to provide a community for business networking and …

The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign is over.  But we still have a big job to do in order to restore Liberty, The Rule of Law, and our Constitutional Republic. We've lost a major battle in the Presidential Election, but the War for our Freedom goes on. The Government keeps growing and crafting new attacks on our Liberty. Drones and Bombings without Declarations of Wars Arming Terrorists in the Middle East Indefinite Detention (part of 2012 NDAA) Internet Sales Tax (will drive many small inte …

This group shares lessons learned about using Amazon Web Services, including API's, EC2, S3, Automation, Deployment, Security, ELB, High Availability, Business Continuity (Earthquake and Tsunami concerns in particular...) and learning about how others are currently using AWS. The purpose is to network, collaborate, share experiences and help others where possible. We conduct monthly meetings and discuss different approaches, uses and topics.

Exploring cloud computing technologies, implementation, use and business. Ideas of Interest * Cross cloud deployments * Security in cloud deployments * Datacenters * Virtualization * Test driven deployment * GPU computing * Decentralized datastores * Scientific computing

NOTE: Our Glazer-Kennedy Insider's Circle Local Chapter still exists, however we will not be using Meetup.com as a lead-generation method as of June 10th.  If you are interested in finding out more about how Glazer-Kennedy Insider's Circle helps you grow your business, please visit our website and Opt-in to our "No BS Alerts" so you can keep updated on upcoming and beneficial events related to Entrepreneurial Marketing & Growing Your Business. Visit  http://GlendalePasadenaGKIC.com for more info …

The Heart Link Network is an international female networking organization with 200 locations in three different countries. This organization is dedicated to women who have great dreams of creating financial security for themselves or their families. We can reach success through new ideas, products, services and opportunities. We provide women with a place where they can feel welcomed, safe, and encouraged. Join us and get connected with like-minded, creative and heart centered women. It is an op …

We are creating a group of like-minded individuals interested in making above average returns on their investments. Are you an investor or lender now? We would love to see what you are working on and what we can work on together. Our ideal member is an accredited investor or someone who wants to be an accredited investor. This person wants to see their money go to work for them. They want to be rewarded for their risks. What we can offer them is a group where they can meet and bond with other in …