Free Skool:Fall 2013 Info Sec
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Information Security Post-Snowden
- The focus of this class will be empowerment through free software.
- We'll need a quick overview of wiki editing as well, so that we can use this wiki for collaboration.
- The facilitators will hammer home the importance of freedom, openness, and the role of FOSS (free/open-source software) in building and maintaining a free Web.
Class Description
Free software (commonly called “open source”) is in most of our pockets, in the mutant forms of Android and iOS. The conflict between human freedom and software surveillance is more real than ever. The dual nature of this technology, and technology in general, presents a challenge for activists, educators, and everyone. Learn about free (as in freedom) software, its history, and what you can do to empower and protect yourself with it.
Time and Location
Classes take place Wednesdays 5:00pm to 6:00pm EST, November ? thru December ? at The People's Arts Collective of New Haven:
Optionally, after class sessions can be scheduled, preferably somewhere with beer and the Internet.
Signing Up
There are a few ways to do this, there's a signup sheet at the Free Skool website, but it requires giving your information to Google via Google Docs. You can also just contact the facilitators (listed below) directly, or just show up. Classes are typically 13-16 people, but we have room for (maybe) 20 people and will try to make computers available for participants upon request.
- To edit this wiki, you must request an account.
Facilitator
Sean "Diggity" O'Brien
me@seandiggity.com or sean@webio.me
Participants
- List will go here, if you want your name published!
- Please consider joining Foojbook, which will make communication much smoother.
Class Outline
Session 1
November ?, 2013
Infomation Security Overview
Video
Readings
Freedom Tips
- Block ads and browse the Web more securely.
- Take a look at all the FOSS operations systems out there.
Session 2
November ?, 2013
- Loose discussion about PRISM and Snowden revelations, why it's a new thing and not just the "same old spying".
- Short discussion of the PRISM slides by a very excited and animated dude.
- Overview of the slides that were leaked, and a visually nicer presentation.
- There are other programs, like Stellar Wind, which we know less about and use the "power of FOSS" against us. There are also "old-fashioned" methods like tapping undersea cables.
Readings
Videos
Freedom Tips
- Take a few minutes and browse these browser addons to stop tracking.
- Make sure you check out PRISM Break and try the FOSS alternatives there, or see our list
Session 3
November ?, 2013
- Loose discussion about XKeyscore, another deeply troubling NSA program revealed today.
- XKeyscore queries, in real time, "strong selectors" such as email, or "soft selectors" such as content. It can look for "anomalies", without any specific person attached, such as a person speaking a foreign language, using encryption, or unidentified protocols/software.
- NSA hearing cancelled
Readings
Videos
- Richard Stallman: Snowden & Assange besieged by empire but not defeated
- Greenwald: Is U.S. Exaggerating Threat to Embassies to Silence Critics of NSA Domestic Surveillance?
Freedom Tips
- Don't forget how close the links are between "hacktivism" and movements like Occupy.
- Does Linux = Anarchy? It's been called "practical anarchism".
Class Materials
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More Resources
- Links to all kinds of cool (and helpful!) stuff.
Libre Recommendations
Videos
Readings
Wiki Editing Help
Tips on editing this wiki.
