|
|
PLUG's Upcoming Events
RSS
Atom
Aaron Jones: Introduction To Cyber Reconnaissance
Description: Introduction to Cyber Reconnaissance is a two-hour course focused on providing learners with a gentle introduction to the tools and techniques used to probe and locate targets for attack.
Biography: Aaron is an experienced Linux user with several years of teaching experience. He works in the industry as a software developer while also providing consultancy on cyber security related topics. His discussions are AZ Post certified for training credit for law enforcement and he prides himself on providing quality educational material that is relevant and topical. He has a Masters Degree in Intelligence Analysis with a focus in Cyber Security, is a life long learner, and prides himself on staying up to date with the ever changing field of cyber security.
der.hans: SSH series: Inroduction to SSH
Description: SSH is the go to tool for sysadmins and developers to make secure, encrypted, interactive connections to remote machines. It's even secure across hostile networks, unless you accept keys without verification (DON'T DO THAT!!!).
The introduction to SSH will describe what SSH is and the basics of how it works. It will also cover verifying an SSH host key, making an SSH connection and running a remote command.
Biography:
der.hans is a technology and entrepreneurial veteran. Roles have included director of engineering, engineering manager, IS manager, system administrator, community college instructor, developer and DBA.
In his free time, der.hans endeavors to help build community through user group and conference leadership. He is chairman of the Phoenix Linux User Group (PLUG), BoF organizer for the Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE) and founder of the Free Software Stammtisch.
He presents regularly at large community-led conferences (SCaLE, SeaGL, LFNW) and many local groups.
Programming Defensively
Join the Phoenix Linux Users Group at their Security Session to learn about defensive programming. Understand how software is written effectively, what to look for when checking security, and how to verify that you are following good practices. This will not be an introduction to computer programming but will be a discussion of how to write software properly with a focus on security and safety.
* Any discussion of paid services or software will be done for educational purposes only. Neither the instructor, PLUG, or any one involved in this course endorses any paid services or products discussed at this meeting.
Your Instructor: Aaron is an experienced Linux user with several years of teaching experience. He works in the industry as a software developer while also providing consultancy on cyber security related topics. His discussions are AZ Post certified for training credit for law enforcement and he prides himself on providing quality educational material that is relevant and topical. He has a Masters Degree in Intelligence Analysis with a focus in Cyber Security, is a life long learner, and prides himself on staying up to date with the ever changing field of cyber security.
We'll have 2 presentations with month. One from Phil Waclawski on Krita held over from last month and the other from der.hans on Asciidoc
Phil Waclawski: Krita Basics - Tools, Layers, Coloring etc
Description:
Krita is a powerful painting program, designed for graphic designers and general artists. I will introduce the basic features it provides, along with some special filters, including G'mic. I will however not be able to demonstrate any artistic skills :)
Biography:
Phil has been a faculty member, focusing on open source software at MCC for nearly two decades.
Phil teaches a variety of course, including MySQL Database, PHP, Python, Javascript, HTML 5 and CSS, Linux OS, Internet Server Set up and more.
This summer, Phil will once again be offering a "MCC Multimedia Madness" summer camp for 6-8th graders. Over the two weeks I will cover a wide range of open source software, including GIMP, Inkscape, Krita, Audacity, Blender, Hydrogen Drum Kit, Tux Guitar, Openshot, Linux Multimedia Studio, work with green screen and more.
For hobbies, Phil has too many. Blacksmithing, archery, Leatherworking, Wood Working, Jewelry, Sound Recording/editing and SCUBA diving. Phil is also learning to play the Bass.
Phil has been using linux at home for desktops and servers since 1994.
der.hans: AsciiDoc - Plainish text for fancy output
Description:
AsciiDoc is a great text tool for documentation from simple notes to books. A text editor is all it takes. Since it's all text, AsciiDoc lends itself to revision control and revision control WebUI systems like GitLab and GitHub support it.
Biography:
der.hans is a technology and entrepreneurial veteran. Roles have included director of engineering, engineering manager, IS manager, system administrator, community college instructor, developer and DBA.
In his free time, der.hans endeavors to help build community through user group and conference leadership. He is chairman of the Phoenix Linux User Group (PLUG), BoF organizer for the Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE) and founder of the Free Software Stammtisch.
He presents regularly at large community-led conferences (SCaLE, SeaGL, LFNW) and many local groups.
Illegal Commerce and The Net
Join the Phoenix Linux Users Group at their Security Session to learn about crypto currencies, online trade, and where data is sold. What does a criminal do after they get your information? This two hour meeting will focus on providing a simplified and easy to follow explanation of the black markets that operate around the world on the internet. Find out about the supposed layers of the internet, how to use tor, and why bitcoin is as important for legitimate trade as it is for criminals.
* Any discussion of paid services or software will be done for educational purposes only. Neither the instructor, PLUG, or any one involved in this course endorses any paid services or products discussed at this meeting.
Your Instructor: Aaron is an experienced Linux user with several years of teaching experience. He works in the industry as a software developer while also providing consultancy on cyber security related topics. His discussions are AZ Post certified for training credit for law enforcement and he prides himself on providing quality educational material that is relevant and topical. He has a Masters Degree in Intelligence Analysis with a focus in Cyber Security, is a life long learner, and prides himself on staying up to date with the ever changing field of cyber security.
Operational Security and Data Gathering
Join the Phoenix Linux Users Group at their Security Session to learn about Operational Security and Information Gathering. We will be discussing the importance of data assurance, the difference between assurance and privacy, and what tools we can use today to encrypt or verify data as appropriate. This two hour meeting will focus on providing a simplified and easy to follow explanation of how data should be safe guarded and what steps we can take to keep it trust worthy.
* Any discussion of paid services or software will be done for educational purposes only. Neither the instructor, PLUG, or any one involved in this course endorses any paid services or products discussed at this meeting.
Your Instructor:
Aaron is an experienced Linux user with several years of teaching experience. He works in the industry as a software developer while also providing consultancy on cyber security related topics. His discussions are AZ Post certified for training credit for law enforcement and he prides himself on providing quality educational material that is relevant and topical. He has a Masters Degree in Intelligence Analysis with a focus in Cyber Security, is a life long learner, and prides himself on staying up to date with the ever changing field of cyber security.
|
|
