ArkanSec February Download

Another underwater cable is cut, thousands of apps hijacked to spy on your location, a major credit card provider left their DNS misconfigured for nearly five years, a half-ton metal ring falls from the sky, and TikTok goes dark but then doesn't.

We'll talk about those recent security headlines and more. Then our presentation for the evening will be...

This month, Tim Skoch will be walking through a high-level overview of generative AI. His interest in the topic is personal (because it's just plain cool) and professional (because lately, every organization has been looking for a way to shove AI into... all the products!). As security practitioners, it is important for us to have at least a high-level understanding of these technologies, as well as how they differ from traditional technologies with regard to security.

Tim Skoch has worked in various technical roles (SASS engineer, applications developer, security engineer, penetration tester) across multiple organizations (University of Arkansas, JB Hunt, and KoreLogic (current)). At home he runs a marginally overkill home lab that he uses to learn and experiment with new technologies. This is particularly useful as a pentester, where projects often require testers to get up-to-speed quickly on a variety of technology stacks. Incidentally, the home lab also help keep the house warm during winter months!

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Everyone is welcome. There is no membership fee or registration. ArkanSec is Northwest Arkansas's hacker, InfoSec, & cybersecurity community. We look for creative ways to share information and experience with anyone interested in learning more about technology. Students, professionals, and hobbyists alike are encouraged to join us as we build a community dedicated to improving privacy, stability, and security. We strive to meet the first Thursday of every month. Find your preferred way to connect with us at https://www.arkansec.com.

We are always interested in hearing what you have to say. If you have any suggestions on topics or would like to share a project you're working on, email us at [email protected]. Each month ArkanSec gets together to discuss recent security events & headlines, as well as to share technical experience with common tools.

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