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Five Types of Engineering GRC Practitioners Should Know About
From context and harness engineering to GRC, privacy, and forward-deployed roles, learn why building useful projects matters more than decoding every job title.
Read updateATL DevCon Confirmed: Vibe Coding Isn't a Dirty Word
After five approachable talks at ATL DevCon, I came away convinced that vibe coders belong in the developer community and can improve by learning the software development lifecycle.
Read updateAnatomy of a GitHub Repository: Where to Look and What to Check
Learn to scan a GitHub repository, understand its files and programming languages, examine issues and pull requests, and assess trust and licenses.
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Learn and build
Practical guides and ideas to put to work.
Your AI Projects Need a Knowledge Base
Already building with AI? Learn why context engineering, RAG, and a connected personal knowledge base can help you reuse decisions, lessons, and projects.
Read updateVibe Coding Works Better With a Plan
A practical introduction to planning AI-assisted projects, working with different coding agents, and using GitHub to keep the mission intact.
Read updateBuilding Is the Skill That Raises All Ships
A pep talk for GRC and cybersecurity practitioners feeling overwhelmed by the job market: keep learning, but carve out time to build something real.
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People, progress, and opportunities in Atlanta.
State of the A: Thank You for Building With Us
Dara Thomas thanks the Atlanta chapter community after State of the A and shares our next events, new leadership, and ways to participate.
Read updateAI Governance Has a Visibility Problem
Reflections from an Atlanta AI governance panel at OneTrust on the challenge of knowing what AI agents can access, what they do, and whether we should trust them.
Read updateHow to Sponsor an Atlanta Chapter Event
Learn how organizations can sponsor Atlanta GRC Engineering Club events through venue support, food, training resources, in-kind contributions, and the Club's transparent sponsorship process.
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Events and field notes
Conference guides, community stories, and lessons from gatherings.
State of the A: Meet the Atlanta Chapter
Join the Atlanta GRC Engineering Club for State of the A on October 10. Meet chapter leadership, learn what the Atlanta chapter is building, and bring your questions.
Read updateA GRC Engineer's Guide to BSides Atlanta 2026
A curated BSides Atlanta 2026 conference path for GRC practitioners and people interested in GRC Engineering.
Read updateThe 404 Summit Is Sold Out, but GRC Engineers Should Pay Attention
The sold-out 404 Summit brings Atlanta's technology community to Microsoft for workshops, a hackathon, career programming, networking, and evening social events September 21–23.
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Five Types of Engineering GRC Practitioners Should Know About
From context and harness engineering to GRC, privacy, and forward-deployed roles, learn why building useful projects matters more than decoding every job title.
Read updateATL DevCon Confirmed: Vibe Coding Isn't a Dirty Word
After five approachable talks at ATL DevCon, I came away convinced that vibe coders belong in the developer community and can improve by learning the software development lifecycle.
Read updateAnatomy of a GitHub Repository: Where to Look and What to Check
Learn to scan a GitHub repository, understand its files and programming languages, examine issues and pull requests, and assess trust and licenses.
Read updateYour AI Projects Need a Knowledge Base
Already building with AI? Learn why context engineering, RAG, and a connected personal knowledge base can help you reuse decisions, lessons, and projects.
Read updateState of the A: Thank You for Building With Us
Dara Thomas thanks the Atlanta chapter community after State of the A and shares our next events, new leadership, and ways to participate.
Read updateAI Governance Has a Visibility Problem
Reflections from an Atlanta AI governance panel at OneTrust on the challenge of knowing what AI agents can access, what they do, and whether we should trust them.
Read updateVibe Coding Works Better With a Plan
A practical introduction to planning AI-assisted projects, working with different coding agents, and using GitHub to keep the mission intact.
Read updateBuilding Is the Skill That Raises All Ships
A pep talk for GRC and cybersecurity practitioners feeling overwhelmed by the job market: keep learning, but carve out time to build something real.
Read updateHow to Sponsor an Atlanta Chapter Event
Learn how organizations can sponsor Atlanta GRC Engineering Club events through venue support, food, training resources, in-kind contributions, and the Club's transparent sponsorship process.
Read updateState of the A: Meet the Atlanta Chapter
Join the Atlanta GRC Engineering Club for State of the A on October 10. Meet chapter leadership, learn what the Atlanta chapter is building, and bring your questions.
Read updateFedRAMP 20x Is a Glimpse at the Future of GRC Engineering
FedRAMP 20x offers a glimpse at where GRC Engineering is headed: measurable security outcomes, machine-readable information, persistent validation, and assurance built into systems.
Read updateWhy We’re in Love with Pittsburgh Yards
Dwight Turner shares why Pittsburgh Yards stands out for Atlanta history, entrepreneurship, affordable coworking, BeltLine access, and the kind of community the Atlanta GRC Engineering chapter wants to build.
Read updateAnnual GRC Engineering Club Membership Is Now $70
The GRC Engineering Club annual membership is now $70 per year, with labs, weekly live Q&A, club events, and Academy certifications included.
Read updateA GRC Engineer's Guide to BSides Atlanta 2026
A curated BSides Atlanta 2026 conference path for GRC practitioners and people interested in GRC Engineering.
Read updateOne Year of the GRC Engineering Club
Celebrating the GRC Engineering Club's first year of learning and building together, with a look at how Atlanta is contributing and what comes next.
Read updateWe’re an Official Atlanta Developers’ Conference Community Partner
The Atlanta chapter of the GRC Engineering Club is an official community partner of the 2026 Atlanta Developers’ Conference, with accessible tickets, beginner-friendly sessions, career programming, and a Call for Speakers open through September 24.
Read updateThe 404 Summit Is Sold Out, but GRC Engineers Should Pay Attention
The sold-out 404 Summit brings Atlanta's technology community to Microsoft for workshops, a hackathon, career programming, networking, and evening social events September 21–23.
Read updateSometimes the System Needs a Better Trash Can
Dwight Turner recaps Danielle Koppel’s Intro to GRC Engineering talk and its lessons about automation, human judgment, better systems, and the growing GRC Engineering community.
Read updateHelp: The Command Line Makes My Eyes Bleed
Dwight Turner offers an honest introduction to the command line, terminal, shell, and Bash for GRC practitioners learning technical workflows.
Read updateGRC Building Blocks: How to Speak Git (and GitHub)
Learn the Git and GitHub terms GRC practitioners hear most often, from repositories and commits to branches, pull requests, and merges.
Read updateCybersecurity Compliance Q&A: Who Should Own an ISO 27001 ISMS?
A beginner-friendly look at ISO 27001 leadership expectations, ISMS ownership, competence, internal-audit objectivity, and how related SCF controls can help practitioners think through the role.
Read updateMeet the SCF: One Control Catalog to Conquer Them All
An introduction to the Secure Controls Framework, common controls, and practical ways to explore mapped requirements without getting overwhelmed.
Read updateLast Chance to Save on Annual GRC Club Membership
Use code lastchance by September 18, 2026 to save on annual GRC Club membership. Anyone may attend Atlanta chapter events, while paid Club members on the roster count toward official status.
Read updateGRC Building Blocks: Policy, Standard, Procedure, and Control
A beginner-friendly guide to policy, standard, procedure, and control, why authoritative definitions matter, and how the four concepts work together in a GRC program.
Read updateA GRC Engineer's Guide to BSides Augusta 2026
A curated conference companion for GRC practitioners and people interested in GRC Engineering at BSides Augusta 2026.
Read updateDwight Visits the Anti Checkbox Museum in San Diego
Atlanta chapter president Dwight Turner visits the Anti Checkbox Pop-Up Museum in San Diego and connects with the broader GRC Engineering Club community.
Read updateFour Months. Four Themes. Plenty Left to Build.
Atlanta members can follow the broader GRC Engineering Club's remaining 2026 monthly themes and turn them into learning, building, and career momentum.
Read updateAtlanta Leaders Start Weekly Standups
Atlanta chapter leaders begin weekly standups August 31, borrowing from engineering and agile practices to coordinate work, surface blockers, and keep chapter priorities moving.
Read updateSimply Cyber Con Is Worth the Trip
Simply Cyber Con 2026 brings the Simply Cyber community to Folly Beach, South Carolina on November 8 and 9 for affordable practitioner-led cybersecurity learning and connection.
Read update50% to Atlanta Membership Goal
Atlanta reached 10 of 20 members on the road to official GRC Engineering Club chapter status, marking the halfway point while the team stays focused on intentional community growth.
Read updateSpecial Discount for GRC Engineers in Atlanta!
Atlanta GRC Engineers were offered optional annual Pro membership for $49.99 with code AUGUST49 during the chapter's August launch while free chapter membership remained available.
Read updateAtlanta Tech Conference Season Is Here
September and October bring a packed run of Atlanta tech, cybersecurity, AI, and builder events. Here are several worth putting on the calendar.
Read updateNew Field Guide To Atlanta Chapter Membership
The Atlanta Field Guide gives new and growing GRC Engineering practitioners an easy-to-read introduction to the chapter, the discipline, learning paths, and local community language.
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