*PLUG *Security Meeting Meets on the*2nd Tuesday of every month*, starting at 7pm. For more information see: https://phxlinux.org/index.php/meetings/20-plug-security.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Aaron Jones: Introduction To Holiday Safety* *Description:* Introduction To Holiday Safety is a two hour course focused on preparing for the holiday rush. While the holidays are a great time to shop, eat, and have fun, they are also a popular time for criminals who will be looking for ways to enrich themselves illegally. We will be discussing some of the tools and tactics used such as phishing, credit card skimming, and purse snatching and some of the things you can do to protect yourself. This class is targeted towards the general public and does not require any experience in cyber security. *About Aaron: *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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The meeting will start at 7pm at The Desert Breeze Substation.  People start arriving as early as 6pm, so if you would like to help setup and/or chat for a while, feel free to arrive a little early. *Meeting Location*: Desert Breeze Substation 251 North Desert Breeze Blvd West Chandler, AZ 85226 The Desert Breeze Substation is on Chandler Blvd and Desert Breeze Blvd, which is half way between McClintock and Rural.  It is very close to both the south 202 and 101 freeways.  Public transportation is available into the late hours. See the meeting information on our web site for more information. See you there, Brian Cluff