[Discuss] Boston Linux Meeting, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - IoT Security, Digital Data Privacy, the Linux Dirty COW and related matters

[gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)]

When:  April 19, 2017 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: IoT Security, Digital Data Privacy, the Linux Dirty COW and 
related matters
Moderators:  Brian DeLacey
Location: MIT Building E-51, Room 325
Summary:
An examination of IoT security in the wake of the 2016-10-21 DDoS attack

Abstract:
We'll review technologies, techniques and practices to address IoT and 
cloud-based security. We'll focus on digital data privacy concerns and 
Linux tools that help. We'll review recent breaches, leaks, phishing and 
malware attacks, as well as known exploits and vulnerabilities. (We'll 
recap the Linux Kernel's ?Dirty Cow? story and the OpenSSL Heartbleed Bug.)


For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site
http://www.blu.org
Please note that there is usually plenty of free parking in the E-51
parking lot at 2 Amherst St, or directly on Amherst St.
Note: The Hayward St. lot has been closed affecting the MIT-E51 lot. 
They have opened up another lot on Hayward Street that was usually 
restricted.

After the meeting we will adjourn to the official after meeting meeting
location at The Cambridge Brewing Company
http://www.cambridgebrewingcompany.com/
-- 
Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix
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