General Meetings

Presentations are given at the meetings on a variety of topics from speakers within the group as well as from outside sources. An open forum portion of the meeting allows members to find solutions to problems. Visitors are always welcome to attend the general meetings and meet our members.

Next Meeting(s)

Wednesday March 13, 2019

We will hold our annual AGM (~15-20 min) after which we will have the following speaker:
Topic: Multi-Factor Authentication
Speaker:  Lawrence Patterson, OPCUG

Multi-Factor Authentication, how is it more than just a password, why is it recommended, how is it implemented and what are its limitations.  Lawrence Patterson (ISSO, ITIL & 2 decades supporting peoples’ personal / professional technology needs) will present why it has become so important in protecting your security, provide examples of what is available and importantly separate the FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) between what is being sold and what is currently practical.

March Raffle

Courtesy of Glasswire, we have a license for their namesake program.

Elite Edition Glasswire is a sophisticated firewall product that shows who or what your PC is talking to. It allows you to detect malware, badly behaving apps, and bandwidth hogs, then block their connections. It warns you of network related changes to your PC that could indicate malware. Glasswire can also alert you when new unknown devices join your WiFi.

For a review of Glasswire, see http://opcug.ca/Reviews/GlassWire.html

Glasswire Elite edition can be installed on up to 10 computers.

Tickets are $1 for one, $2 for three, or $5 for ten. 

Questions and Answers (Q&A)

There is a Q&A Session at 9 pm after the regular meeting. Information is published on The Pub for members. There is also a public Q&A section on our website.

Future Meetings (there are no meetings in July and August)
Check out our list of past speakers and presentations with links to their websites.

Call for Presentations

The OPCUG is always interested in procuring guest speakers for our monthly meeting. If you’re able to give a talk on a particular subject or if you know someone who is, please contact our Meeting Coordinator(s). Our club has a proud history of delivering informative and provocative speakers for over 35 years! Check out our list of past speakers and presentations with links to their websites. Please consult the OPCUG’s speakers' information page if you require additional information about our venue.

Bob Herres and Lawrence Patterson,

More Information

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Expect to receive no more than 2 or 3 messages a month from the list. Every message you receive from the list will contain information on how to unsubscribe, should you decide you no longer want to receive them.

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Meeting Schedule
General meetings are usually on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month
(no meetings in July and August).
Meeting room opens at 7:00 p.m.
Main presentation - 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Q&A Session - 9:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Meeting Location
Meetings are at the Riverside United Church, 3191 Riverside Dr, Ottawa, located on the east side of Riverside Drive, just south of Walkley Road. 

PARKING: Parking is free at the church.

OCTranspo Bus #87 stops nearby.
Plan your bus route here.

    Photo courtesy of Chris Taylor, OPCUG