CapSec Recap

As I posted at quite short notice yesterday was the initial meeting of CapSec, the CitySec group of DC being started by Matasano Chargen member Dan Moniz. I'd corresponded back and forth with Dan a few of times on the CitySec message board, so it was a pleasure to speak with him in person, as well as the other folks who showed up.

The meeting itself was small but definitely worth while and quite fun. I showed up at the Brickskeller around 7:20 and walked in to find a table set up with a small CapSec sign. I was the third person to make it, with the grand total rounding out to five. Low attendance? Perhaps, but we all had a great time anyway. It was an excellent opportunity to actually have a nice conversation, talk with everyone, get everyone's perspective, and I genuinely enjoyed everyone who showed up. 

What did we talk about you may ask? I have no idea, and that's what made it great. Everything from old jobs we've had, current trends, the iPhone, and what our favorite beers are. What was amazing was the connections that people put together throughout the night. I've always felt that the security community is small and tightly knit, and last night proved it. There were many "O I know those guys, we've hung out at " moments. 

All in all it was a great experience. We work in an exciting and dynamic industry that's full of exciting and dynamic people. It's always fun to just get to hang out, be social, talk infosec, and enjoy a couple nice drinks. So my many thanks to Dan for starting this group up, I know I'll be a regular attendee.