Security Operations

CyberSecurity Quantum Computing Matters
(but make sure you have your front door locked first)

We chose SecOps as a general theme this year because we believe that performing basic security operations is the most important thing you can do as a security professional. Most issues tend to fall back to misconfigurations, a lack of monitoring, and just a general lack of process.

We are looking for talks that present the following types of topics:

  • Top configurations for configuring your small network
  • How to work safely with containers and container environments
  • What is the CIS Benchmark
  • The best way to securely configure <pick your favorite thing>
  • What is the CyberSecurity Framework and why would you care
  • What is a good approach for data security
  • How does basic backup and recovery fit into a security program
  • What should I be logging and monitoring if I am not doing a thing right now
  • What are the top items I should be monitoring
  • How to make compliance useful
  • How do you write a good incident handling process/playbook
  • What are the best FOSS cyber tools
  • If you are supporting a DevOps team where does security fit in
  • What does a SecOps program look like – what roles, tools, and processes do I need
  • How can I implement user behavior analysis on a budget
  • What will a SIEM look like in 2020
  • What is different with cloud security – especially in a hybrid environment
  • What are the best ways to make sure you SecOps are working
  • The areas or domains of security and why they matter (have you thought about physical security lately)

So if you know something you need to present something. Enter our Call For Papers right away. If you have questions for us about your idea drop us a note at info@bsidescha.com or DM us at @BsidesCHA .

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BSides Chattanooga April 18th, 2020.

Show Me The Security!

We have dedicated an entire track to more detailed demonstrations, hands-on, and just more time to talk about how things really work.

This is an opportunity for you to show everyone more than just some slides. Think of it as a security science fair.

  • Show how to use your favorite tool in Kali from beginning to end
  • Perform some static analysis on a code sample and then correct an example vulnerability
  • Don’t just talk about reading net-flow logs but show people what tools to use and what to look for
  • Run through your own top 20 security list for securing containers
  • Securely configure that home switch the way you are supposed to
  • Open that Bluetooth door lock
  • Intercept some airwaves and show people why this area of security is even more important than evert
  • Bring in your favorite hardware

We want a half a dozen presenters to have a very short presentation to tell everyone what they will be demonstrating then spend the rest of the day showing off. It will be a chance to mingle and talk to people who are passionate about what they do while they are doing it.

So if you have something to show enter our Call For Papers right away. If you have questions for us about your idea drop us a note at info@bsidescha.com or DM us at @BsidesCHA .

Don’t Forget

Don’t forget to follow us on @BsidesCHA and watch this blog for more updates.

BSides Chattanooga April 18th, 2020.

P=IV

We already have a Raspberry Pi Zero W in our Hacker Everyday Carry stash but we didn’t have any way to power it. So how can you supply enough power to the Pi Zero for it to operate at least a day? Get a battery pack of course.

The Pi Zero W uses anywhere from 100mA to 240mA depending on what is being processed and if the Wi-Fi is turned on.  So the power usage is around 200mA. We don’t really have to pull out our power formulas to figure this out. The Anker USB Charger has 13,000mAh available. 13,000mAh/200mA = 65h (65 hours). We know we shouldn’t run the pack down to nothing so it looks like we can run the Pi Zero for a couple of days on this pack without any trouble. Is that cool or what?

So which battery goes in the bag?

Anker PowerCore 13000 Portable Charger

  • Compact 13000mAh
  • 2-Port
  • Ultra Portable
  • Phone Charger Power Bank with PowerIQ and VoltageBoost
  • Micro USB cable
  • Travel pouch

 

Don’t Forget

Don’t forget to follow us on @BsidesCHA and watch this blog for more updates.

Tickets are also on sale so pick you up several for you and for your friends. See you there.