What we’re about
# SOFTEC Moments Ignite Conversations
## SOFTEC is the
## Society of Friendly Technologists, Entrepreneurs, and Creatives
Our mission is to foster a vibrant TEC (Technologist, Entrepreneur, and Creative) community through engaging networking events, discussions, and educational programs. We serve professionals across San Luis Obispo County and the Santa Maria Valley. Softec champions entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration by creating “Softec Moments” that ignite world-changing conversations.
# Why Softec Moments Matter
- Moments Ignite Conversations
- Conversations Create Relationships
- Relationships Build Teams
- Teams Evolve Into Businesses
- Businesses Create Jobs
- Jobs Create Wealth
- Wealth Drives Quality of Life
- Quality of life is why our families and friends choose to live here
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Cybersecurity Incident ResponseSoftec @ CTE , Santa Maria , CA
Join our Cybersecurity SIG for a hands-on dive into Incident Response! Learn how pros detect, contain, and recover from cyber threats. Whether you’re defending startups or enterprises, this is your chance to swap war stories, sharpen your playbooks, and level up your response game with peers who’ve been there.
Our featured speaker is Philip Benton
With hands-on experience in cybersecurity ops, vulnerability management, and endpoint defense, this certified pro (CISSP, GCFA, GCIH, and more) knows how to lead when cyber chaos hits. Philip will share real-world tips for building resilience and responding fast.Don’t miss this event!
