Linux HackFest Planning

[Patrick C]

I just wanted to drop in to say you can count me in (as long as I can
actually *get* there). This sounds fun, interesting, nerdy, and educational.
I don't know much at all about security myself, but I'd love to bring in a
computer of mine with a different HDD for the hacking. Sounds like a great
opportunity for the many respectable old timers we have here to put us
youngsters in our place! ;-)

On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 11:32 AM, Lisa Kachold <lisakachold at obnosis.com>
wrote:

>  We are planning a PLUG Linux Security Lab - which has been loosely deemed
> a HackFest after the very successful InstallFests.
>
> The focus will be Linux Security in a lab or practicum format.  This will
> therefore NOT be a demonstration; our space is limited, so we just want
> people interested in applying the theorectical concepts of basic Linux
> systems security.
>
> Our scope will include desktop as well as server exploits and protection.
> We will be covering OSI type "bottom up" security and some limited IDS.  Web
> security or OSI "top down" will not be our focus for labs but will be
> discussed in passing where appropriate.  We suggest that all indepth web
> security go to Owasp.org's great group.
>
> This is a loose lab, which means we follow our bliss - siimilar to the
> InstallFest, we will play as deeply as we can, in non-linear and duplex,
> simultaneous group conversations while also fielding general questions from
> four or five teams.  Each person get`s to assist others, build tests,
> provide suggestions, and meet others from which to learn.  While
> competitive, the PLUG Fests endeavor to maintain the fun!   If you build
> systems and tend to silently learn rather than actively verbally compete to
> troubleshoot, there will still be fun roles for your play at a PLUG
> HackFest.
>
> We will be using Live CD's for the most part during the labs, so you can be
> assured that when you bring your equipment, you will not be inhabited in a
> persistent way, should you want to participate deeply, in any real team
> encroachments, etc.
>
> We will require that all participants sign a disclaimer at the door, that
> states that you understand and agree to abide by:
>
> 1) Liability - Hold no harm - participate at your own risk.
> 2) Agree that only equipment clearly marked for exploit will be targeted,
> professional respect will be maintained at all times.
> 3) You agree that you will not use anything learned for illegal purposes
> and understand that these are demonstrations meant for professionals, and
> high level users for educational purposes only.
>
> Internet ethics and sociology will be noted, as well as information
> security legal issues, where appropriate, during the lab(s).
>
> UAT will be sponsoring this HackFest in conjunction with their security
> training, since they send a team to Defcon every year for "capture the
> flag";  PLUG members are meeting with UAT for lunch next week to hash out
> more details.
>
> The first HackFest is tentatively scheduled for September.   Should we run
> into difficulties with these plans, we will find alternate facilities, since
> the PLUG membership is dedicated to this fun endeavor.
>
> Thanks for Hans for his ongoing assistance with coordinating resources with
> UAT!
>
> Lisa Kachold
> (503)754-4452  || Obnosis.com
>
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