IdaSec

Southeast Idaho’s Only Cybersecurity Meetup
Bifortnightly (Every Four Thursdays, or 13x/year)

Human, step away from the computer.

Tired of living your social life on the internet? Make better friends away from 127.0.0.1 and get among your people.

IdaSec is a free social meetup focused on bringing the infosec community together in the Idaho Falls area through informal, offline gatherings.

Anyone with interests in information security, hacking, data privacy, online safety, networking, computer science, cryptography, mathematics, GrownOps, cyberpunk culture, technology, and the policy or politics thereof, are welcome, as well as spouses, partners, and friends of all genders. IdaSec is a free, informal, independent, non-commercial, unsponsored, no-membership, no-pressure, safe, and inclusive meatspace.

All you have to do is show up. Someone will be glad you did.

What can I expect?

Seemingly normal humans gather every four weeks in a spacious game store to share news, stories, knowledge, and informal presentations. Bring something cool to show off or share. Many bring in snacks, takeout, and beverages, and we have plenty of space to relax and visit. There are also retro cabinet games you can play!

Who runs this?

1dark1Melanie Warner (she/her), AKA 1dark1 (Mastodon, BlueSky), serves the infosec community as a logo designer for Hotiron Creative and graphic artist for BSides Las Vegas. Originally from Rigby, she moved back here from NYC in 2023. She hosts southeast Idaho’s only cybersecurity meetup.

Where is everyone?

Most of us are chatting on Signal; message 1dark1 or email to join. Spread the word to anyone who might be interested. Bookmark and share this page, and follow us on Mastodon and LinkedIn for announcements.

Are you currently clean on OPSEC?

Despite its minimal online presence, IdaSec.org operates independently of social media and intrinsically values your privacy. We do not log or track attendees by any metric.

Upcoming Events

Meetups are bifortnightly* Thursdays, 6-9pm MST, at Revival Games, 540 2nd St, Idaho Falls. All ages welcome; BYO food/beverages; free parking; no RSVP needed.

Wanna present? Message or email 1dark1.

  • Next up: 05 MAR 2026
    Presenter: KDub
  • 02 APR 2026
    Presenter: The_Gibson
  • 30 APR 2026
  • 28 MAY 2026
  • 25 JUN 2026
  • 23 JUL 2026
  • 20 AUG 2026
  • 17 SEP 2026
  • 15 OCT 2026
  • 12 NOV 2026
  • 10 DEC 2026
    2nd annual hacker gear exchange

Public Listings

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Upcoming Conferences of Interest

Resources

  • Cyd: open-source application that deletes your posts and claws back your data
  • Veilid Foundation: the future of independent, encrypted, distributed communication frameworks
  • Phreeli: the most private mobile network
  • BADBOOL: get your $%#@ data off your $%#@ internet
  • Signal: encrypted messaging to call and chat privately without revealing your number, on both mobile and desktop
  • CTFtime: premier list of upcoming capture-the-flag tournaments
  • Sticker the Planet: home of the Safety Third sticker and other fun hacker merch
  • StickerGiant: preferred sticker vendor
  • DrawingFolx.com: free monthly figure drawing at MarCellar’s (21+)

 

Best Local Shops

 

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Donations

To contribute to site maintenance, conferencing equipment, marketing materials, and related efforts in building this community, donate via PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, mail, or buy 1dark1 a drink.

Contact Info

  1. complain here
  2. Signal message 1dark1
  3. Mail donations to IdaSec.org, PO Box 352, Rigby, ID 83442, USA
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If you would like to present at IdaSec.org or submit anything you would like to see on this website, message 1dark1 via email or Signal.

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