💻 Cybersecurity 🔍 Network Scanning with NMAP

​Discover what’s hiding on networks around you!

​Join us for an interactive 2-hour deep dive into network reconnaissance using NMAP, the industry-standard port scanning tool. Perfect for cybersecurity beginners and IT professionals looking to expand their skillset.

​What You’ll Learn:

• ​🎯 Network Discovery Fundamentals - Find live hosts and open services

• ​⚡ NMAP Syntax Mastery - From basic scans to advanced techniques

• ​🛡️ Real-World Applications - Ethical hacking and security assessment

• ​📊 Traffic Analysis - See your scans in action with Wireshark

• ​🎪 Live Lab Environment - Practice on intentionally vulnerable targets

​What to bring

• ​Laptop capable of running Kali Linux via bootable USB drive

• ​Curiosity about network security

​No prior NMAP experience required! We’ll start with the basics and build up to advanced techniques.

​This workshop is perfect for: 

• ​Cybersecurity enthusiasts and beginners

• ​Penetration testing students

• ​Anyone curious about network security

​​Why Join Our Community?

​​In today's rapidly evolving landscape, staying informed about threats isn't just beneficial—it's essential. The High Desert Cybersecurity Meetup brings together diverse perspectives and expertise to tackle the challenges of modern digital security.

• ​​Connect with local professionals spanning industries from healthcare to defense, startups to government.

• ​​Learn practical skills and strategies from those on the frontlines of cybersecurity.

• ​​Contribute your knowledge and experience to strengthen our collective defense.

​​What We're About

​​We're building a robust community to strengthen our region's knowledge and practice around security, including:

​​Monthly Meetups — Engaging presentations on topics ranging from threat hunting to building security culture, followed by open discussions and networking opportunities.

​​Hands-On Workshops — Regular skill-building sessions where you can practice the latest techniques in a supportive environment.

​​Mentorship Opportunities — Connect with experienced professionals or guide those newer to the field.

​​Job Networking — Connecting our members actively hiring or looking for new opportunities in the cybersecurity space.