The iSEC Open Forum is an informal and open venue for the discussion and presentation of security related research and tools, and an opportunity for security researchers from all fields to get together and share work and ideas. Open Forum meets quarterly in the Bay Area, Seattle and New York City. Forum agendas are crafted with the specific needs/interests of its members in mind and consist of brief 30 minute talks. Talks are not product pitches or strongly vendor preferential. Attendance is by …

An opportunity for Software Developers, Architects and Security professionals, to come together to meet, interact, learn, and network over developing secure desktop, web and mobile applications by following secure coding practices. The ideal environment within which sharing and learning can flourish and complement the knowledge base for all on a peer to peer basis.

This is a group for IT and Cyber Security professionals, business owners, entrepreneurs who are interested in networking, sharing experiences,  and learning how technology can be used to grow successful businesses. We meet on the first Thursday every month on the 59th floor of the Empire State Building. During each meeting, the host will present a particular technology that can help you expand your business, reduce risk, and/or increase profitability.  Topics will vary month by month and we are …

We are a group of computer security, forensics and compliance professionals based in the Tri-State area meeting to discuss the latest trends in threats and responses as well as what to do when attacked.

We are a group of pen-testers that love what we do (who doesn't?!). We meetup every month to discuss the latest techniques in pentesting. So if you love making sure security products practice "Truth in advertising" this is a group for you. We like to meet at least once a month (if not more). Depending on the topic/meetup we can have one or multiple speakers and maybe even a CTF tournament. Meetups follow hacker tradition with free Beer and Pizza for all. Remember this is a community built by …

A group dedicated to providing commissioned officers past and present an opportunity to come together for camaraderie, networking, advice and mentoring as well as an exchange of ideas regarding the national security challenges facing the United States.

Technology Against Terrorism is creating a community of Software Engineers coming together to meet like-minded Techies and exchange ideas and best practices in the evolving Tech scene in NYC. Within this community we are promoting mentoring along with professional development within a general forum for Software Engineers to share their experiences. And we plan to have fun doing it. Software engineers are also welcomed to join this group to gain knowledge and give feedback on what they seek from …

Our regular meeting time is the fourth Wednesday from 7-9 PM. We have wonderful space - courtesy of Microsoft - in their office at 1290 Sixth Avenue - 6th floor. Picture ID is required by Security at the building entrance. Security also requires that we provide a door list of everyone attending our meetings. Please RSVP with your full name (last name first, please) along with full names of any guests you may bring in the "Comment" box on the RSVP page of this website. We need to have your …

Described by The New York Times as "the most important organization affecting America's relationship with Israel,” AIPAC is a 100,000-member grassroots movement of activists committed to ensuring Israel’s security and protecting American interests in the Middle East and around the world. AIPAC’s priority is to ensure that both America and Israel remain strong and that they collaborate closely together on a wide range of issues. From promoting peace between Israel and its neighbors to facilitatin …

NYC's only 'locksport' meetup. The model for this group is: guided, hands-on, tutorials in 'lock bypass' --at least once every month. In intervening weeks; practice, practice, practice! Optional weekly meetings for whoever wishes to hang out and 'compare tradecraft'. We're not limited to just lockpicking; any form of urban subterfuge, prank, or trickery is to our interest!

This group is for those interested in secure enterprise social networking platforms used by companies to engage employees, improve workflow processes, and use internal social networking. Join us if you work at any business with an internal social networking system used as a communication and business tool OR if you are looking to implement a system into your business. Open forum on best practices to keep your communities engaged, measure ROI and KPI's, integrate with mobile apps, etc. Perfect fo …

We're a club of outdoor enthusiasts who come together for day hikes, weekend backpacking trips, and longer excursions that include rock climbing, kayaking, orienteering, survival training, and other exciting adventures! We are one of the largest Adventure Recreational clubs in New York with a significant percentage of members interested primarily in 4 season recreational adventure. Our Adventure recreational clubs; welcome, train, and support anyone interested in the Great Outdoors, even those …

Digital Asset Management draws from various areas of expertise including archiving and library sciences, metadata, taxonomies, searchibility, even trafficking. As the field grows to include a wide range of online DAM systems, it requires sensitivity to user experience, asset security, and workflow development. Join us to share experiences, discuss the intersections of these disciplines, and the challenges unique to all manner of file types.

New York Angels - one of the largest and oldest angel investment groups in the US, has set up this meetup site with the aim of spreading the knowhow and tools required for early stage investment processes in the state of NY and its surroundings. The education / workshops / seminars we will provide will come from the best sources in the industry and will be delivered at cost - to maximize the knowhow transfer. Target audiences include angels, entrepreneurs, very early stage VC's (i.e. - VC 2.0), …

This study group is one of the best in the city. Network with both back and front end developers. Welcome Javascripters, JQuery & Flex developers or just a beginner with a coding background. Learn by doing or be a mentor. Newbee that has a passion for learning in a group setting, join us! Members participating in book review club need to submit a list this month. Presentation: Steve Blumling open source video solutions, utilities, and server-based technology. Discussion: - WIKI develo …

First, please this meetup group is only for Photographers, Makeup Artists, and Wardrobe Stylist (No Models). We book agency models or models who meet agency standards. If your a model and you think you meet the right standards please email the organizer but do not join the group. This meetup is made for photographers who want to grow as an Editorial Fashion Photographer. Our workshop and meetup are geared to improve your skills. One Necessary aspect of reviewing your skills is having all the r …

+ Cooperation Hub is daily networking meetups for co-founders classified by professions. + We're launching the first organized bartering system; where you can exchange you talented hours with other professionals in a safe and ethical environment. watch the video : http://www.CooperationHub.com --------------- Looking for co-founders in New York? tired of going to the big events which happens once in months only !? Join us for a daily meetups in small intimate groups classified by professions; w …

Meet options enthusiasts, aficionados, self proclaimed experts and industry veterans. Discuss options mechanics, trading strategies, prudent use of derivatives and pros and cons of options trading: simple and complex options spreads and various sensitivities of options prices to the underlying security, time to expiration, volatility and so on (i.e. the greeks). Relationships between options and futures markets, pairs trading, inter-index spreading and so on. Portfolio management and current mar …

Make new friends on the best wilderness adventures to the most wild & scenic destinations!!! Day escapes and camping trips of 1-3 nights with activity options including hiking, backpacking, backcountry yoga, fishing, survival skills and many more. Explore true wilderness, authentic mountain ecosystems and high elevations–less than 3 hrs from NYC!! Let the masses have the more accessible outdoor spaces closer to NYC and join us for adventure in truly wild & remote destinations!! Join us to make n …

Please share your thoughts for this group on our discussion board. And, get in touch with me via Meetup if you'd like to have a leadership role in this group or if you would like to help / volunteer at upcoming events. This Council is a forum for the Greater NY/NJ/CT Tech Community: technologists, business professionals, and entrepreneurs keen on breakthrough innovation and efficient management of global issues in high tech. Clean/green technology, cloud/SaaS computing, mobile platforms, web2.0/ …

Financial freedom is just a decision away! Investing in Real Estate is the most secure way to invest as long as you know what you’re doing. There are four pillars of real estate investing Wholesaling, Fix and Flip, buy and hold, and Money lending. This group is aimed for beginners and seasoned investors: Beginners- If you’re a beginner that’s looking to start working with professional investors that are willing to give you the support to help you succeed and the training that is essential to you …

Meet other anarcho-capitalists, market-anarchists etc for an enjoyable monthly lunch. For once, get to talk politics at lunch without ruining the party :) This group is purposefully narrow. It's great that you're a Libertarian, a constitutionalist concerned with the erosion of freedom, a pacifist, an anarcho-curious minarchist, *BUT* please understand that the point of this group is to be restricted to anarcho-capitalists only. This is not a statement about your worth as a human being, we ju …

Who – value investors who are interested in under-priced securities. What - a monthly meetup where we discuss one company – what we like, what we don’t like, what we think the company is worth, etc. When – once a month around the middle of each month. Where – via conference call Why – improve your value investing skills.

You've survived a divorce... now you're concerned about making your settlement last Most of the upheaval of your divorce is behind you, but your financial worries are growing. You know the amount of your divorce settlement; what you don't know is whether it will be enough to cover your day-to-day living expenses, pay for college and get you all the way through retirement. Will you outlive your assets? How can you ensure you can keep the assets you most treasure, rather than later selling them t …

Welcome engineers and technologists in the New York area. Whether you are a hands on software engineer, quality engineer, or a person just interested in advanced technologies, you will enjoy these meetups. Hosted monthly at Google's NYC offices, these talks will cover a variety of topics of strong interest to the NYC technology community. Speakers will be enlisted from the local community (including, but not limited to, Google engineers). Topics will range across the spectrum of computer science …

NYC Algorithmic Trading is for anyone interested in creating and using algorithms in the financial markets. We arrange monthly talks from practicing quants, algorithmic traders, trading technology experts, and academics. Our focus is practical, rather than theoretical. We enjoy talking about how to automate the purchase and sale of securities using statistics, machine learning, data mining, and algorithms.

The mobile enterprise meetup fosters a community to help enterprises to mobilize their businesses.   Events will be centered around enterprise mobile ecosystem - app, device, data, security & infrastructure. If you're interested in contributing or sponsoring a future event, feel free to message the organizer.

Global Collaborations for a Better World World Cultures and Travel in New York (WCT-NY) A network of professionals and/or fun lovers who meet locally & connect globally Best Things in Life are Free! If you are culture, language, travel, and/or fun lover, and you like to enjoy them for free, this is the group for you!! If you are a new comer or happen to be traveling to New York, welcome to contact this friendly group also! We will connect to other non-profit WTC communities worldwide. Wouldn' …