Education

Tor: Spooky Internet for Everyday Criminals – February 2025

/ roanokeinfosec

Happy New Year! We hope you had a fantastic holiday season and are ready to dive into a year of exciting infosec learning. Our first Roanoke Infosec Exchange (RISE) meeting of 2025 is scheduled for February 13th, and we’re kicking things off with a very serious presentation.

Schrodinger will be giving a talk titled “Tor: Spooky Internet for Everyday Criminals”. He’s provided the following (completely non-satirical) abstract:

“Tor is the darkweb. The darkweb is full of hackers, traffickers, thieves – bad people. The darkweb is a bad place. You are not a bad person. So you don’t go to the darkweb. Bad people hide from the government on the darkweb. You have nothing to hide, since the government takes care of good people like you.  

In this talk, we will look into this bad place and learn why it is so bad. We will talk about the evil networking, cryptography, and software used by real criminals every single day. Last of all, I will instruct you on why you should never ever visit this terrible corner of the internet.

There will be no satire. This is all very serious.“

So, prepare yourselves for a very serious and informative evening as we delve into the dark (and apparently very serious) world of Tor. We look forward to seeing you there to start the year off right with some new infosec knowledge!

Meeting Details:

We will be meeting at Virginia Western Community College in the Hall Family Business/Science Building.   Take the stairs to the left and go to the third floor and go to the CyberSecurity lab in room M302.

Meeting info:
Virginia Western Community College
Business/Science Building, Room M302
February 13th, 2024 @ 6PM
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ToJyoaMJ5BUy417QA

SANS Holiday Hack Challenge 2024 – December 2024

/ roanokeinfosec

We’re excited to announce our December RISE meeting!

Calling all cybersecurity enthusiasts! Get ready to unleash your inner cyber sleuth as we explore SANS Holiday Hack Challenge 2024 with our very own Jared Register.

Mark your calendars!

  • Date: Thursday, December 12th, 2024
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Location: Virginia Western, Business/Science Building, Room M302

What to Expect:

This session, much like our popular event last year, will offer a sneak peek into the exciting world of the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge. Jared will guide us through the festive challenges designed to test your cybersecurity skills in a fun and interactive way.

Why You Should Join:

SANS Holiday Hack Challenge is a fantastic game for anyone interested in cybersecurity, regardless of experience level. It’s a Capture the Flag (CTF) competition disguised as a holiday wonderland, brimming with puzzles and challenges that will put your security problem-solving skills to the test.

Remember: SANS Holiday Hack Challenge is not just about holiday cheer; it’s about learning new skills, keeping up with latest trends, and expanding your cybersecurity knowledge.

About the Speaker:

Jared Register is an IT enthusiast and cybersecurity practitioner with over 10 years of experience. He currently serves as a Cybersecurity Engineer at a hospital system and focuses on the “blue team” side of cybersecurity. Jared holds a CISSP and is pursuing his Master’s in Information Systems Security Engineering from SANS.

Meeting Details:

We will be meeting at Virginia Western Community College in the Hall Family Business/Science Building.   Take the stairs to the left and go to the third floor and go to the CyberSecurity lab in room M302.

Meeting info:

Virginia Western Community College
Business/Science Building, Room M302
December 12th, 2024 @ 6PM
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ToJyoaMJ5BUy417QA

Online Session: This is an in-person only event!  Perhaps next month?

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to level up your cybersecurity skills and embrace the holiday spirit!

See you there!

Kerberos 101 – February 2024

/ roanokeinfosec

Get ready to unlock the secrets of secure logins with Tyler’s captivating talk on Kerberos 101 at next month’s RISE event! This session is your gateway to understanding the ubiquitous Kerberos protocol, the silent guardian of countless Windows domains.

Dive into the core mechanics:

  • Unravel the encryption magic: Demystify key generation and witness the dance of TGT and TGS tickets.
  • Experience the ticket flow: See firsthand how secure authentication unfolds in real-time.
  • Grasp the power and limitations: Understand Kerberos’ strengths and vulnerabilities.

But the adventure doesn’t stop there!

  • Confront the dark side: Explore common Kerberos-based attacks and learn strategies to fortify your defenses.
  • Gain practical insights: Gain real-world knowledge you can apply to your own network security.
  • Fuel your security passion: Get inspired by Tyler’s expertise and stay ahead of the curve.

Meeting info:
February 8th, 6pm
5234 Airport Rd NW #200
Roanoke, VA 24012
https://maps.app.goo.gl/usS5mLFdqBFQaM5M6

Online Session:
Subscribe to the mailing list to receive session details.

See you there for an “authentication adventure” you won’t forget!

The RISE Team

Event: Cyber Security Summit at Longwood University

/ roanokeinfosec / Leave a comment

The Longwood University College of Business and Economics and the Longwood Department of Computer Science would like to invite you to a Cyber Security Summit to be held on Tuesday, October 1st at 3:30pm in the Jarman Auditorium. Panelists Nino Milanese, Rhonda Vetere, General James Cartwright (US Marine Corps, Retired), and Dave Stafford will field questions about “Cyber Security in the Internet of Things Era“. The panel is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Ms. Debbie Dautrich.

September 2019 – Capture the Flag Demonstration

/ roanokeinfosec / Leave a comment

Note: This cooperative event will start at 6:30pm!

Capture the Flag challenges offer the opportunity to improve your InfoSec skills whether you are a seasoned penetration tester or just starting your journey. An InfoSec novice may not sweep the competition but they will certainly improve their knowledge. Trying new things can be hard especially in a profession that contains talent that, at times, seems untouchable. Let’s calm those fears with a CtF demonstration and review.
Continue reading →

(ISC)2 – Cyber Safety and Education for Children

/ roanokeinfosec / Leave a comment

Logo for the Center for Cyber Safety and Education

The Center for Cyber Safety and Education is a charitable organization formed by the cybersecurity professional organization (ISC)2. The Center provides educational materials designed to educate and raise awareness of cybersecurity and cyberbullying. Visitors to the site can find information on cybersecurity research, scholarships, and educational packages designed to teach cybersecurity to elementary children – including free, downloadable basic packages for classes up to 20 students. Materials present concepts and situations at a fundamental level so non-IT professionals can share the message of cyber safety.