What we’re about
Founded in 2019, SWFLSec (aka DC239, DEF CON Group 239) is Southwest Florida’s information security community serving the southwest Florida region consisting of Manatee, Hardee, Highlands, Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte, Glades, Lee, Hendry, and Collier Counties. We meet the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM EST unless otherwise notified via our Meetup page. Currently all tech talk meetups are held virtually. We also have a social meetup each month which is an informal, physical gathering at a local business. We welcome everyone to attend whether working in information security or not.
The mission of this community is to provide a free, vendor-neutral forum for the expansion and dissemination of industry knowledge through presentations, outreach, and other educational activities; to extend the culture of security awareness in the communities we serve; and enable members to make informed, educated security decisions. SWFLSec is a community where the public and anyone who works, plans to work, or provides a service in the information security area, can come to ask questions, seek advice, talk to other professionals, and keep up with the latest ideas and newest technology.
Please see our web site (https://swflsec.com) for our Code of Conduct and Imposter Syndrome Disclaimer.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Whoopsies! Mistakes in Cybersecurity and How to Deal - HYBRID EVENTFlorida SouthWestern State College, Fort Myers, FL
This event is hybrid! Zoom link
Ever make a mistake at work? Come share your stories about mistakes, whoopsies, and goof-ups, and how you fixed it. There'll be lessons to learn and maybe a few laughs.
For those attending in person:
We will be in Building K (Hendry Hall), room K-104. The building is next to Parking Lot 19 (labelled as Lot 7 on Google Maps). Park in Lot 18 (labelled as Lot 8 on Google Maps), next to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall roundabout.This event is hosted by the SWFL Sec, and not affiliated with Florida SouthWestern State College (we're just using the space).
- 6th Annual Official Tampa Cyber Security SummitHilton Tampa Downtown, Tampa, FL
Complimentary Admission to 6th Annual Official Cyber Security Summit Jan 24
Learn how to protect yourself & your business from becoming a victim of cybercrime.
Join us for the 6th Annual Official Tampa Cyber Security Summit, rated Top 5 InfoSec Conference Worldwide, held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Hilton Tampa Downtown.SWFLSec is a proud partner of this event & for a limited time has secured Exclusive Complimentary Admission for our network!
Register with code CSS25-SWFLSEC to secure your Free Pass at https://cybersecuritysummit.com/summit/tampa25/Note: Admission is for C-Suite & Senior Level Executives, Directors, Managers, and other Industry Professionals or Business Leaders. Those in Sales or Marketing and Students are not permitted.
Note: You must Register using the link above, RSVP via Meetup will not grant admission.
Earn Continuing Education Credits by attending the day in full.
Please share/forward this invitation with your IT Security Team and other Senior Level colleagues who would benefit from attending this event.
For event details, visit https://cybersecuritysummit.com/summit/tampa25/
