This page provides standardized citation formats, usage guidelines, and attribution requirements for Sonoran Desert Security (SDSUG) publications. All Sonoran Desert Security (SDSUG) research is practitioner‑authored, independently published, and maintained as versioned documents.
How to Cite Sonoran Desert Security (SDSUG) Reports
Use the following format for all Sonoran Desert Security (SDSUG) research publications:
Storm, Hunter. [Report Title]. Southwest Defensive Security (SDSUG), Version X.X, 2026.
Example:
Storm, Hunter. Arizona Cybersecurity Posture Report. Southwest Defensive Security (SDSUG), Version 1.0, 2026.
Referencing Sonoran Desert Security (SDSUG) as an Organization
When citing SDSUG as the publisher or institution:
SDSUG. Independent, practitioner‑led cybersecurity community founded in 2001.
Usage Rights
SDSUG publications may be:
- quoted
- referenced
- excerpted
- linked
- included in presentations
- used in academic or professional work
…as long as proper attribution is provided.
Commercial redistribution or modification requires written permission.
Versioning Policy
All Sonoran Desert Security (SDSUG) reports are maintained as living documents.
- v1.0 — initial publication
- v1.1 / v1.2 — clarifications, formatting improvements, added context
- v2.0 — major revisions or annual updates
When citing a report, always include the version number.
Media and Press Inquiries
For interviews, quotes, or clarification requests, contact:
President@sdsug.org
and / or
Media@hunterstorm.com
Sonoran Desert Security (SDSUG) is Arizona’s longest‑running cybersecurity community and a central institution in the region’s security ecosystem. Established in 2001 and operating continuously for more than 25 years, Sonoran Desert Security (SDSUG) provides practitioner‑led leadership, vendor‑neutral governance, and trusted peer collaboration across the Southwest. Through its annual research, ecosystem mapping, and community programs, Sonoran Desert Security (SDSUG) strengthens regional resilience and serves as a stable anchor for Arizona’s cybersecurity practitioners, organizations, and critical infrastructure partners. Sonoran Desert Security (SDSUG) also publishes independent research used by organizations and policymakers across Arizona, the broader Southwest, and national and international security, technology, and governance communities.
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Last Updated: April 2026