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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Oct 1

October’s event is early! See ya there. No judgment if you ride a pumpkin spiced beverage….

PortSec @portsec.bsky.social · Oct 1

PortSec Cyber Social Meetup!

📅 Date: Oct 2nd, 2025
⏰ Time: 7pm
📍 Location: Picaroon's Saint John

#SaintJohnMeetup #Cybersecurity #ProfessionalNetworking #CybersecurityCommunity

Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Sep 2

See you there!

PortSec @portsec.bsky.social · Sep 2

PortSec Cyber Social Meetup!

📅 Date: Sept 4th, 2025
⏰ Time: 7pm
📍 Location: Pepper's Pub Saint John

#SaintJohnMeetup #Cybersecurity #ProfessionalNetworking #CybersecurityCommunity

Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Aug 7

Wrong date.. the meetup is tonight!

Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Aug 7

Folks.. the meetup is tonight.. not the 9th!

PortSec @portsec.bsky.social · Aug 6

PortSec Cyber Social Meetup!

📅 Date: Aug 9th, 2025
⏰ Time: 7pm
📍 Location: Beer Bread Saint John

#SaintJohnMeetup #Cybersecurity #ProfessionalNetworking #CybersecurityCommunity

Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Aug 7

The great north end shed move of 2025 is complete. Thanks to the crew for this excellent work! @brynphd.com @jackmcharg.bsky.social

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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Aug 6

See y’all there!

PortSec @portsec.bsky.social · Aug 6

PortSec Cyber Social Meetup!

📅 Date: Aug 9th, 2025
⏰ Time: 7pm
📍 Location: Beer Bread Saint John

#SaintJohnMeetup #Cybersecurity #ProfessionalNetworking #CybersecurityCommunity

Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Jul 10

For those that don’t know… there is a monthly cyber social every month in Fredericton called FreddySec! Open to all open minded cyber curious folks! @freddysec.bsky.social

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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Jul 10

In beautiful Freddy for the day. Catching up with cyber friends and family..:)

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PortSec @portsec.bsky.social · Jul 2

PortSec Cyber Social Meetup!

📅 Date: July 3rd, 2025
⏰ Time: 7pm
📍 Location: Picaroon's Saint John

#SaintJohnMeetup #Cybersecurity #ProfessionalNetworking #CybersecurityCommunity

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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Jun 24

Last week on my 3rd trip to the mighty Miramichi I landed my first salmon! A nice little grilse on a royal undertaker. Definitely a great experience!

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PortSec @portsec.bsky.social · Jun 2

PortSec Cyber Social Meetup!

📅 Date: June 5th, 2025
⏰ Time: 7pm
📍 Location: Picaroon's Saint John

#SaintJohnMeetup #Cybersecurity #ProfessionalNetworking #CybersecurityCommunity

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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · May 19

Arliss and I fished the C&R section of the Kenny today. Hit the river about 11 am and fished till 5ish. Initially hard fishing with few fish in a few different spots. Thirty to 40 trout caught in total. Water was a bit high, running fast and chilly.

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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · May 19

Last week NBCC‘s #Cybersecurity 2025 year end capstone wrapped up! Congratulations to the winning team, CtrlAltDefeat! All students worked hard and deserve a shout out, but only the top team is awarded the coveted Lappy trophy.

#HigherEd #CTF #NBCC

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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · May 17

I tried something new. Writing a piece on the awesome state of Fredericton and really all of NB’s #cybersecurity community. Check it out and also see what the rest of #Canada has to be proud of too.

www.linkedin.com/posts/franco...

Fredericton the East's Coast Not So Hidden Gem. Check, out Ben McHarg… | Francois Guay

Fredericton the East's Coast Not So Hidden Gem. Check, out Ben McHarg piece on Fredericton in the new CyberTowns 2025 Report. Check out the magnificent cover by Cornelia Li, Canadian artist and fi...

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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · May 10

CyberSci is a volunteer run non-profit that works year round to help secure #Canada by supporting post-secondary #Cybersecurity students. Regional competitions happen each fall and Nationals in June. From there the national team is chosen to represent Canada on the international stage!

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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · May 1

Tonight’s the night! Looking forward to seeing people. I may have a few sappy words to share…:)

Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Apr 24

Looking forward to seeing folks next week!

PortSec @portsec.bsky.social · Apr 24

What a milestone!!! #cybersecurity #community #meetup

Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Apr 27

Managed to get for a fish this past Friday. My buddy Kale and I hit the catch and release section of the Kennebecasis. Caught my first trout of the year on a fly my wife @brynphd.com made. The green wooly bugger. It wasn’t a monster, but it’s a start. Rose a few bigger fish, but no takers.

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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Apr 24

Looking forward to seeing folks next week!

PortSec @portsec.bsky.social · Apr 24

What a milestone!!! #cybersecurity #community #meetup

Atlantic Cybersecurity Collective @atlantic-cyber.org · Apr 24

PortSec Cyber Social

📅 Date: May 1st, 2025
⏰ Time: 7pm
📍 Location: Pepper's Pub Saint John

This month is a bit of a special one as it marks our 2 year anniversary for our local SJ meetup.

#SaintJohnMeetup #Cybersecurity #ProfessionalNetworking #CybersecurityCommunity

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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Apr 18

Advanced polling at St. Luke’schurch is slow today. Looking like a 45 minute wait with only one ballot box. Seriously Elections Canada?

Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Apr 10

Great keynote this morning from @hacks4pancakes.com at #ATLSECCON . Solid food for thought on how we need to review and change how we build our #cyersecurity talent pipeline. #HireEd … we have some hard work to do!

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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Apr 10

#ATLSECCON 2025 is underway! #cybersecurity

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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Apr 8

All set for #ATLSECCON 2025! Looking forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones! #cybersecurity #community

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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Apr 3

The lizard people controlling the weather are attempting to stop yet another meetup. I'll be there to defend society! Also the roads are not bad in town if anyone is curious.

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Atlantic Cybersecurity Collective @atlantic-cyber.org · Apr 1

Saint John - PortSec Meetup
📅 Date: Apr 3rd, 2025
⏰ Time: 7pm
📍 Location: Picaroons

Expand your network, engage in insightful discussions, and stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends.

#SaintJohnMeetup #Cybersecurity #ProfessionalNetworking #CybersecurityCommunity

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Ben McHarg @benmcharg.bsky.social · Mar 25

A nice easy read to stay up to date on things happening in the port city!

Bryn Robinson, PhD @brynphd.com · Mar 25

In effort to find non-social media connection points to stay updated, quite enjoying this new (to me?) newsletter on all things Fogtown.

#SaintJohn #NewBrunswick

SJ Today

Saint John’s daily dose of need-to-know, served up with personality and fun.

www.sjtoday.ca

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