Sonoran Desert Security User Group

SDSUG is a group of information technology professionals in the Phoenix area dedicated to the security of our digital systems. We meet quarterly to discuss security issues, tech trends, and share our successes and failures so we can learn from each other.


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About Us

Sonoran Desert Security User Group (SDSUG)

SDSUG was established on September 25, 2001 by Leo J Hauguel, CISSP, NSA-IAM. Since 2001 SDSUG has grown to be one of the largest security user groups in the world with over 950 members. SDSUG meets on a quarterly basis and is open to any IT professional concerned about the security of information systems. Membership is free and only requires you to provide us some info about yourself to verify your involvement with the community.

News

Scottsdale Cybersecurity Summit

2025 Scottsdale Cybersecurity Summit
October 17, 2025
7:30am – 6:00pm
JW Marriott Camelback Inn
5402 East Lincoln Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85253

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For more information visit their website or the Events section on this site.

Events

Southwest CyberSec Forum

SDSUG and the Southwest CyberSec Forum group will be coordinating events by sharing announcements and cross promotion of events. Check this tab often for new information.


Southwest CyberSec Forum



Meetings are held the first Monday of each month.
When: First Monday of the Month
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (MST / UTC-07)
Virtual Location: Check Email / Website for link
Agenda: Varies, but all things Cybersecurity related

Leadership

Founder
    Leo J. Hauguel, CISSP, NSA-IAM  
President
    OPEN: Leo J. Hauguel, CISSP, NSA-IAM
Vice President
    OPEN: Leo J. Hauguel, CISSP, NSA-IAM
Secretary
    OPEN: Leo J. Hauguel, CISSP, NSA-IAM
Chief Communications Officer / Webmaster
    John R. Nash
Chairperson of Membership
    Brian Simper
Co-Chairperson of Membership
    Reid Ferguson
Chairperson Technical Communication
    Stephen Mintz, CISSP, CEH

Chairperson Venue Planning at MCC
    Gary Marrer, MBA, M.Ed., Chair of Business/IT GCC Main Campus
Co-Chairperson Venue Planning at MCC
    Martin Bencic M. Ed., Resident Faculty - Linux & Cyber Occupational Program Director, Business/IT Div., GCC Main Campus
Chairperson Venue Planning at UAT
    Dr. David B. Bolman, Provost
Co-Chairperson Venue Planning at UAT
    Bree Erickson, Event Coordinator

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