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  • 1.  Rise, Connect, Secure: Building a Firewall of Collaboration in 2024

    Posted Jan 11, 2024 06:31:00 AM

    Greetings,  Cyber and Cloud security champions! As the digital fog of 2023 clears and we sharpen our sights on 2024, I feel a powerful surge of possibility. This year, let's not just guard our data and systems, but build an impregnable fortress of collaboration around the Seattle (or: insert your locality) security community.

    Think about it. We, the guardians of the digital realm, often operate in silos. But against ever-evolving threats, lone heroes are vulnerable.

    Imagine the strength if we connected and collaborated more:

    Sharing intel: Forewarned is forearmed! Early whispers of zero-day vulnerabilities or emerging attack vectors,amplified by our collective network, become a thunderous alarm, not a faint murmur.

    Joint brainstorming: Stuck on a stubborn decryption puzzle? Throw it against the wall of diverse minds! Fresh perspectives, unexpected angles, and the spark of inspiration born from shared struggle – that's where breakthroughs happen.

    Mutual uplift: We all have knowledge gaps, and who better to bridge them than our fellow security guardians?Mentoring newbies, sharing tips and tools, and fostering a culture of continuous learning – that's how we raise the bar for the entire community.

    But collaboration isn't just about technical acumen. It's about forging human connections. Let's reach out, break down those cyber-walls, and get to know each other as people. Attend meetups, grab coffee with someone new, offer a helping hand, or simply lend an ear. These connections spark trust, build bridges, and create a community where we have each other's backs, both online and offline.

    So, Seattle's cyber warriors, let's rise together in 2024. Let's turn our individual expertise into a collective force, a shining beacon of resilience against the ever-darkening landscape of cyber threats. Let's make this year about connection, collaboration, and building a community that's not just secure, but unbreakable.

    Who's in? Drop a comment below, share your ideas, and let's start building that firewall of collaboration. Together, we can make 2024 the year Seattle's cyber defenders truly stand united.

    #SeattleCyber #SecurityCommunity #Collaboration #ConnectSecure2024 #otcybersecurity





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    Shamun Mahmud CCSKv3
    Vice chair
    IEEE Seattle Section - Education Society (EdSoc - E25)
    Bothell WA
    [email protected]
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  • 2.  RE: Rise, Connect, Secure: Building a Firewall of Collaboration in 2024

    Posted Feb 12, 2024 06:06:00 AM

    @Shamun Mahmud I am looking forward to contribute to CSA community this year.



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    Varadharaj Krishnan (Vk)
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  • 3.  RE: Rise, Connect, Secure: Building a Firewall of Collaboration in 2024

    Posted Feb 13, 2024 03:00:00 PM

    @Shamun Mahmud, I am always excited to grow our community!



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    Dave Butcher CISSP CCSP
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  • 4.  RE: Rise, Connect, Secure: Building a Firewall of Collaboration in 2024

    Posted 14 days ago

    Hi @Shamun Mahmud, I just joined the Seattle, is there a plan to take this forward?



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    Mithilesh Ramaswamy
    Sr Engineer
    Microsoft
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