*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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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, 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