TAG Cybersecurity
2020-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join us virtually for our TAG Cybersecurity May 2020 Meeting featuring Erik Fretheim of Western Washington University (WWU) as he presents Writing software that is secure by design. All are welcome.
Presentation abstract: Most developers focus primarily on getting software out the door, and address security issues as they find out about them. The principles of secure software development allow you to create software that treats security as part of the design process, not as a bolted-on fix at the end, or in version 2.0. These principles can be applied in very large software projects, with dedicated security-focused developers, or in your one-person app-development side gig. Come and learn from Erik how we can improve everyone’s security at the front end.

TAG Cybersecurity
2020-07-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Join us virtually for our TAG Cybersecurity July 2020 Meeting with guest speaker Travis McEwen, Associate Professor at Whatcom Community College, as he presents Containers & Container Security. An overview of what containers are, how they work followed by an overview of the security of containers and the different security needs. Discussion at the TAG Community Hub. Direct Zoom Link.

TAG Women in Tech
2020-08-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join host Andrea Grant for the monthly joint TAG Women in Tech and Northwest Tech Women virtual luncheon each 1st Monday at noon.

TAG Cybersecurity
2020-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
The TAG Cybersecurity August meeting features the presentation Life on the Red Team with Matt Shannon and James Kubli from Boeing.
Join hosts David Hirsch and Carl Willis-Ford for TAG Cybersecurity each month on the third Tuesday at 7pm. We’ll feature TAG and cybersecurity news and announcements, a featured presentation, and open discussion. All are welcome to join us.
For our August meeting, we welcome Matt Shannon and James Kubli, Red Team Assessors at Boeing for their presentation Life on the Red Team. Matt and James will describe what a “red team” is, why it’s important for a large enterprise to have one, and how it’s different from penetration testing. They will talk about some of the tools and techniques used by red team members, and how the red team work is organized within the larger enterprise to improve overall security. In addition, they will describe the balance between hands-on technical work and high-level analysis for a typical red team member.
Zoom Meeting Details:
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Meeting ID: 127 090 769
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One tap mobile: +12532158782,,127090769#,,,,,,0#,,830587# US (Tacoma)
Phone: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
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TAG Games
2020-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Join game host Alicia Williams for a bit of fun at TAG Games, a new monthly game night. We’ll play an online game in video chat and weave in some fun discussion topics. All are welcome. Free event.
Zoom Meeting details:
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Meeting ID: 842 8966 1499
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile: +12532158782,,84289661499#,,,,,,0#,,269140# US (Tacoma)
Phone: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kxOSKDDZC

October Lunch & Learn: Hiring & Getting Hired for Gig Work in Tech
2023-10-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Stateside, 929 North State Street, Bellingham, 98225, United States
A pizza lunch is included with your donation! Click here to register!
Intrigued by the world of gig work in the tech industry? Whether you’re a tech professional looking to secure more gig opportunities or a business seeking to tap into the gig economy, our October Lunch and Learn event is for you!
Join us for an insightful discussion where you will get valuable insights, tips, and strategies for both job seekers and employers navigating the gig landscape in the technology field.
Key Topics:

Navigating Gig Opportunities: Learn how to find, apply for, and excel in tech gig roles.
Understanding & Negotiating Pay: Explore day rates, bidding and pay in gig work.
Hiring Gig Workers: Discover effective strategies for recruiting and onboarding gig professionals.

This Lunch and Learn event is perfect for:

Tech professionals exploring gig work options
Employers interested in leveraging gig talent
Freelancers, contractors, and gig workers in the tech field
Individuals looking to expand their network in the tech industry

Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the world of gig work in technology, share your experiences, and connect with like-minded professionals. Bring your questions and enthusiasm to this engaging and informative event.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: CRYSTAL GARCIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TAG NW
This month, come meet TAG NW’s new Executive Director, Crystal Garcia. Crystal has a rich background in hiring and managing gig workers in the technology industry. As a live streaming and virtual events producer, she has been hiring and managing gig workers for small and large organizations on projects ranging from single events to long term, recurring events and projects. Crystal is passionate about inclusivity in the tech industry and breaking down barriers for opportunity. She has utilized gig work to further her own career and expand her industry knowledge and experience while pursuing higher education and managing seasons of parenting that made jobs with traditional employment hours inaccessible.
