The Sonoran Desert Security User Group (SDSUG) is Arizona’s longest‑running cybersecurity community, connecting practitioners across the Phoenix area since 2001.
Arizona’s First Cybersecurity Community
SDSUG is the first cybersecurity group in Arizona, established in 2001 by Leo J. Hauguel. We are a community of information security and technology professionals in the Phoenix, Arizona region and the broader Southwest.
The Sonoran Desert Security User Group (SDSUG) brings cybersecurity, physical security, and risk professionals together through trusted peer collaboration, education, and regional leadership in the Southwest. Learn more about the history of SDSUG on our Website Archive page.
Connecting Security Practitioners Across Disciplines
The Sonoran Desert Security User Group (SDSUG) connects cybersecurity, physical security, and risk professionals through trusted peer collaboration, education, and regional leadership in the Southwest.
Practical Collaboration Without Pressure
SDSUG brings practitioners together to exchange real-world experience, discuss emerging security challenges, and learn from one another in a trusted, professional environment. We focus on practical knowledge, thoughtful discussion, and meaningful connections—without hype, sales pressure, or unnecessary noise.
Strengthening Local Collaboration for Global Cybersecurity Impact
SDSUG exists to strengthen practitioner collaboration in an interconnected risk environment, where local knowledge sharing contributes directly to global cybersecurity outcomes.
Learn why trusted local communities create global impact.
Explore SDSUG
About SDSUG
Our history, mission, values, and organizational leadership.
Speak at SDSUG
Guidelines and proposal instructions for practitioner‑level presentations.
Membership
Join the SDSUG community for trusted peer collaboration and networking.
SDSUG at a Glance
Overview of our history, mission, community, and events FAQ.
Volunteer at SDSUG
Roles that support SDSUG’s events, operations, and community environment.
Safety & Incident Response
Standards, protocols, and trained officers who ensure a safe, respectful, and professionally governed environment at SDSUG events.
Leadership
Meet the professionals guiding SDSUG’s direction and growth.
Events & Meetings
Upcoming events, discussions, meetings, topics, speakers, and partner conferences.
Sponsors
Organizations that support SDSUG’s mission and practitioner community.
Last updated: March 2026