Tech meetups, week of January 12, 2026
January 12–18, 2026 — 5 events across 5 groups in Hampton Roads.
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Tuesday, January 13
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Bug Bounty: From Beginner to Real-World Vulnerability Hunter
Speaker Bio: Rene Alova – The CEO of Charlie Defense, LLC and a self-taught ethical hacker with hands-on bug bounty experience. He is an active board member of ISSA-HR and has been involved with the organization for over two years, contributing to the local cybersecurity community through education, collaboration, and mentorship. Talk Description This presentation walks through the speaker’s journey into bug bounty hunting, cutting through common misconceptions, early roadblocks, and the mistakes many newcomers make.
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Post Quantum Cryptography in .NET 10
Post Quantum Cryptography in .NET 10 Join us Tuesday, January 13th, as we dive into the cutting-edge world of post-quantum cryptography and what it means for .NET developers! Schedule 5:45 PM — Doors open 6:00 PM — Food, drinks, and networking 6:30 PM — Presentation begins About This Session The security and cryptography folks spent the majority of their time in .NET 10's release working on post quantum cryptography. But what is it?
Wednesday, January 14
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Seminar: New Era of Defense Cybersecurity: Understanding CMMC 2.0
(CS)²AI Online™ Seminar New Era of Defense Cybersecurity: Understanding CMMC 2.0 The cybersecurity landscape for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is rapidly evolving—and CMMC 2.0 is reshaping how organizations approach compliance, risk management, and cyber resilience. In this (CS)²AI Online™ Seminar, subject matter experts break down the intent, structure, and practical implications of CMMC 2.0, helping organizations move beyond checkbox compliance toward meaningful security outcomes.
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WSDG January Technical Presentation
Hexagonal and Screaming Architecture in .NET by Brandon Atkinson Abstract: Hexagonal architecture is an architectural pattern designed to create loosely coupled application components that can seamlessly connect to their software environment using ports and adapters. This approach makes components interchangeable at any level and facilitates test automation, offering a robust alternative to the traditional layered architecture.
Thursday, January 15
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Bitcoin meetup Open Discussion
NEW LOCATION: Smarthmouth Brewing Co. - Oceanfront Third Thursday Each Month Our bitcoin open discussion meet up. Great time for anyone to ask questions or start a discussion! Usually multiple conversions end up splitting off. All are welcome! See you there!