ColaSec

Columbia's Information Security Group

1431 Assembly Street Columbia, SC, 29201 United States

A free and informal gathering of information security professionals and enthusiasts in Columbia, South Carolina at the Richland County Public Library on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM (click on the YouTube bubble).

Founded 2014 (COVID can’t stop us)

Image credit: Zach Pippin
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April 2024 Presentation Announcement: “Who's Security Meme is it Anyway?”

April 11, 2024  /  Adam Twitty

Join us on April 16 @ 6 PM for Who's Security Meme is it Anyway?

Presented by Tim De Block

In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the power of humor has emerged as an unexpected tool in spreading awareness and fostering community engagement. The upcoming ColaSec meetup takes an innovative twist on traditional security discussions by spotlighting security-related memes.

This session, titled "Who's Meme is it Anyway?" aims to explore the complex world of cybersecurity through the lens of humor and creativity. Join us for an evening where we dissect the impact of memes in communicating critical security concepts, the balance between humor and information, and how these seemingly trivial pieces of internet culture can enhance our understanding of security threats, practices, and culture.

The meetup will feature a curated collection of popular security memes, followed by discussions on their underlying messages, effectiveness in awareness, and their role in the cybersecurity community.
Highlights of the Meetup:

  • Meme Showcase: A presentation of selected security-related memes, ranging from the hilariously accurate to the thought-provokingly absurd.

  • Discussion Panels: Engage with cybersecurity experts and meme creators in lively panels discussing the interplay between humor and security, meme-making as a form of cybersecurity education, and the potential of memes in shaping public perception of security threats.

Whether you're a seasoned security expert, a meme enthusiast, or simply curious about the intersection of cybersecurity and popular culture, this meetup offers a unique platform to explore the serious world of security in a light-hearted manner. Join us at the ColaSec meetup to delve into the amusing yet insightful world of security-related memes, and discover how humor can be a powerful ally in the ongoing battle for cybersecurity.

Attending In Person

We are posting all meetups to Meetup.com now so click the link below to let us know you’re coming!
https://www.meetup.com/colasec/events/298525190

Attending Virtually

Our meetups are hosted virtually on Google Meet. The invite for the Google Meet will be sent via email to members of our email list and Slack channel just before the meetup starts. Click HERE to join the email list or HERE to join Slack.

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