[Cialug] Idea for future meeting

[Kenneth Younger]

Thought this was pertinent, and maybe a good read prior to the event.

http://linux.slashdot.org/story/13/09/08/1931231/ask-slashdot-linux-security-in-light-of-nsa-crypto-subverting-attacks


On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 9:02 PM, Kevin Smith <kevin at linuxsmith.com> wrote:

> Encouraging computer users to take measures to secure their computers,
> passwords, online accounts and learn good habits is top on my topic list.
> Love this idea. The mentioned book is a good read and inline with topic.
> It's a good refresher for tech geeks as well. The author also wrote a short
> book on passwords I wish more would read.
> On Sep 7, 2013 3:56 PM, "Todd Walton" <tdwalton at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > On Sep 6, 2013 1:03 PM, "Nicolai" <nicolai-cialug at chocolatine.org>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Just had an idea for a future cialug meeting.  Here's the gist: A
> slight
> > > majority of non-technical people think the surveillance state has "gone
> > > too far."  In a country this size that's a lot of people.  However,
> they
> > > don't know what their options are, and continue using products and
> > > services that have been subverted.
> > >
> > > SO, let's reach out to non-technical groups who have shown an interest
> > > in privacy, and invite them to a guided workshop (where stuff gets
> > > done).  Short 60-second talks followed by hands-on application.  Bring
> > > your computer, bring a notepad, bring a friend!
> >
> > This ebook linked below looks interesting for its lay approach. And the
> > "teach this book" section might be useful for the project.
> >
> > "Even if you don't believe you have anything to hide, you almost
> certainly
> > do, in the right context. Would you give just anyone your financial
> records
> > or medical history? Didn't think so."
> >
> >
> >
> http://shop.oreilly.com/product/mobile/9781615424252.do?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+oreilly%2Fnewbooks+%28O%27Reilly+Media%2C+Inc.+New+Titles%29
> >
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