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InfosecGirls Virtual Meet - 12th November, 2022

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November 12, 2022

InfosecGirls Session - 12th November, 2022

 

Chapter updates, volunteer opportunities, and a Q&A block for students and early-career members navigating certifications and hands-on practice.

 

Summary

  • Chapter leads shared upcoming local and hybrid plans where available.
  • Open roles: event hosts, social media helpers, and mentorship circle organisers.
  • Cert discussion: picking exams that match role goals vs collecting badges.
  • Hands-on paths: home labs, CTF write-ups, and safe bug-bounty practice environments.

 

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InfosecGirls Chapter Leaders Announcement

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November 5, 2022

InfosecGirls Chapter Leaders Announcement

 

Chapter leaders announcement session.

 

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InfosecGirls Virtual Meet - 15th October, 2022

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October 15, 2022

InfosecGirls Session - 15th October, 2022

 

Topic: Security awareness and phishing simulations done responsibly — consent, metrics that help rather than shame, and inclusive comms.

 

Summary

  • Why advance notice and opt-in norms reduce harm and build trust with staff.
  • Metrics beyond click rates: reporting speed, training completion, and help-desk load.
  • Inclusive messaging: avoid blame, offer clear reporting paths, and support neurodiverse learners.
  • Pairing simulations with short teachable moments instead of punishment-only cycles.

 

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InfosecGirls Virtual Meet - 10th September, 2022

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September 10, 2022

InfosecGirls Session - 10th September, 2022

 

Topic: Web application security testing workflow — scoping, safe testing in staging, and reporting findings so engineering teams can act on them.

 

Summary

  • Emphasised written scope: environments, credentials, out-of-scope systems, and emergency contacts.
  • Safe testing habits: staging-first, rate limits, and evidence handling without exposing sensitive data.
  • Reporting format: clear repro steps, severity rationale, and suggested fixes where possible.
  • Handoff tips: triage with engineering, track retests, and celebrate fixed issues.

 

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InfosecGirls Lucknow Meet

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August 20, 2022

InfosecGirls Lucknow Meet

 

Lucknow chapter community session.

 

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InfosecGirls Virtual Meet - 16th July, 2022

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July 16, 2022

InfosecGirls Session - 16th July, 2022

 

Open networking meet: career transitions into security, interview preparation, and peer introductions across chapters.

 

Summary

  • Breakout-style intros across chapters and time zones.
  • Swapped practical tips for resumes, portfolios, and story-based interview answers.
  • Peer stories on moving from IT, development, QA, or academia into security roles.
  • Collected volunteer offers for mock interviews and CV reviews in follow-up threads.

 

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InfosecGirls Meet - Ranchi

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June 18, 2022

InfosecGirls Meet - Ranchi

 

Ranchi chapter community meet.

 

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InfosecGirls Virtual Meet - 14th May, 2022

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May 14, 2022

InfosecGirls Session - 14th May, 2022

 

Topic: Cloud security fundamentals — shared responsibility, IAM hygiene, and common misconfigurations in object storage and identity.

 

Summary

  • Clarified shared responsibility: what the cloud provider secures vs what customers own.
  • IAM hygiene checklist: least privilege, no long-lived keys where avoidable, break-glass patterns.
  • Object storage pitfalls: public buckets, weak ACLs, and logging/monitoring gaps.
  • Identity federation and org-wide guardrails as scalable controls.

 

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Chapter Leader Announcement - Washington DC

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April 9, 2022

Chapter Leader Announcement - Washington DC

 

Announcement welcoming the Washington DC chapter leader.

 

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InfosecGirls Virtual Meet - 19th March, 2022

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March 19, 2022

InfosecGirls Session - 19th March, 2022

 

Topic: Introduction to threat modelling for application teams — STRIDE basics, trust boundaries, and how to run a short modelling session with developers.

 

Summary

  • Covered STRIDE as a lightweight lens for common threat types in applications.
  • Practised drawing trust boundaries between users, services, and data stores.
  • Walked through a short developer-friendly session structure (timebox, scope, outcomes).
  • Discussed how to turn findings into backlog items without overwhelming product teams.

 

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