HITB2011KUL – We are so there.
October 10, 2011 by sniffit · Leave a Comment
It’s the month of October and it’s that time of the year again. The past few weeks the space has been buzzing with people. On Friday we hosted the last HITB2011KUL meeting and the guys from @randomdata and HITB.nl came down.
Volunteers and Crew of HITB2011KUL: before the meeting
HackerspaceKL members and HITB crew hacking on something I have no idea what tho.
HITB.nl crew came in force this year.
Hack In The Box (HITB) is run as a not for profit, community backed effort, the Hack in The Box Security Conference (HITBSecConf) series has become the ‘must attend’ event in the calendars of security professionals from around the world. Having started as a small gathering of Malaysian security specialists in 2002, the event has since expanded out of its home base in Kuala Lumpur to Dubai and in 2010, The Netherlands. For the 9th conference in KL this year, HITB once again brings Hackerspace Playground, running along side the conference to show that hacking is not only about bits and bytes, exploits and payloads and to introduce hackers to the interesting and exciting world of microcontrolers, LEDs, soldering irons and 3D printers.
LEGO Mindstorm. Think you can build a robot? We'd like to see that.
This year’s Hackerspace Playground will showcase stuff like:-
LEGO MindStorms – Build your own robot and write the code to run it!
Soldering 101 – Can’t solder a simple circuit to save your life? We’ll show you how and promise it won’t smell like chicken!
DIY Microcontrollers – Build interfaces and electronics with Arduino. Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It’s intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, hackers and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.
Lot’s Of LEDs and Lasers – Build your own project with enough 31337 LED lights and lasers
Inline Hardware Sniffing – Think a piece of hardware is secure just because it doesn’t have an interface? Think again!
RFID Toys – Come play with RFID systems and see for yourself how you can build, adapt and break them!
And for the first time, HITB will host a 24 hour hackathon, dubbed HACKWEEKDAY. Inspired by the recently completed HackWeekend and GTUGKL hackathon, HackWEEKDAY is a 24-hour code off that runs alongside the 9th annual HITB Security Conference in Malaysia – Asia’s premier deep-knowledge network security event that routinely brings together some of the world’s leading security experts under one roof Kicking off at 13:37 on the 12th of October and ending a full 24-hours later on the 13th, this hackathon brings together Asia Pacific coders from all walks of life to come together and work on open source security tools such as Firefox plugins (SQL Inject Me, Don’tPhishMe), new Maltego transforms and other projects.
With all these events jam-packed in just 2 days, this will be the best time of the year to come and support us at the Hackerspace Playground. We have some merchandise (keychains and 1337 name tags) for sale to raise funds for the upkeep of the space as well as showing some demo projects by the HackerspaceKL and Randomdata members. Access to the Hackerspace Playground is FREE and open to the public.
For more details, check out http://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2011kul/ .
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UNIX-g33kz Session 3 is canceled 26/2/2011
February 26, 2011 by sniffit · Leave a Comment
I would like to apologize for the last minute notification, but the session for tomorrow is canceled as our speaker is suddenly unable to be present tomorrow due to sudden illness.
sincerely,
sniffit
UPDATE: The event calendar has been updated to reflect this cancellation. Also please bring a RJ-45 network cable for the next session as we will be doing a hands-on the BIND configuration using our network switches and a FreeBSD server.
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UNIX-g33ks III starts today.
A slight amendment to the previous schedule, today’s session will be introductory in nature as we are finalizing the participant numbers, collecting registration fees and the materials for distribution. The calender will be updated to reflect this change and it will be a full 9 sessions, including the session today.
We will be distributing the VM image and helping participants to setup the machine to allow us to progress quickly into the series. Members of the public who are still interested to attend are invited to do so. This session is FREE for HackerspaceKL members and the public alike. A registration form for walk in participants will be made available soon.
See you guys later at HackerspaceKL.
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Re: UNIX-g33ks III
February 8, 2011 by sniffit · Leave a Comment
The registration for UNIX-g33ks III has been extended to the 11th of February due to the underwhelming response.
To allow us to run the workshop for 8 sessions, the organizers would need a minimum of 5 paying attendees to make it happen. But looking at the list of attendees, less than half of the 25 available seats are taken up.
With this in mind we have included new payment packages for this series.
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UNIX-g33ks III
We’re back and to kick off 2011, HackerspaceKL presents to you, UNIX-g33ks III!
This 3rd instalment of the series aims to teach the group how to install, configure, and secure web related application technologies in a BSD environments using the previous sessions as a primer for a production ready machine. Prerequisites for this part of the series is minimal; an understanding of the UNIX environment in general and/or attended UNIX Essentials before hand.
The session topics will be as follows:-
- Session 1: Basic Internet Understanding – how the internet ecosystem works
- Session 2: DNS Configuration (master/slave/replication) with an introduction to DNSSEC
- Session 3: Apache httpd (installation/configuration using freebsd ports)
- Session 4: Alternative web servers (Nginx/Lighttpd installation and use cases)
- Session 5: Database and data management (covering sqlite & mysql)
- Session 6: Performance tuning (both for httpd/mysql and OS)
- Session 7: IPFW – IP firewall management
- Session 8: Hardening and security assessment
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FreeBSD Essentials ends; Announcing UNIX-g33ks III
UNIX-g33ks FreeBSD essentials is coming to an end with the last session on FreeBSD system management and maintenance being held on the 5th of December 2010. Totalling 6 sessions starting from the 19th September 2010, this series has already covered enough material to allow participants to deploy and administer their own FreeBSD system to suit their needs.
On behalf of our FreeBSD mentor, Mr Suresh Ramasamy, we would like to thank the g33ks and members of HackerspaceKL who came to our sessions and sharing knowledge throughout the series.
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UNIX-g33ks Part Deux
October 19, 2010 by sniffit · Leave a Comment
Registration and announcing UNIX-g33ks Part Deux
We are back from HITB2010KUL (expect a write up in a couple of days) and we are raring to go. Apparently some people have been asking if we are going to restart the UNIX-g33ks series while visiting us at the Hard Hack Village and the answer is, YES, we are continuing UNIX-g33ks with Part Deux – FreeBSD essentials.
As before the sessions will be conducted by Suresh Ramasamy, our resident FreeBSD kung-fu practitioner and will be held at HackerspaceKL from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm. However we are going to be changing a little bit in regards to our fee structure.
- Members of HackerspaceKL – Free ( member benefits rock eh?)
- Non-Members have 2 options to pay for the sessions -
- Full Payment of RM 70 for all 7 sessions.
- An installment plan of RM 40 for the first 4 sessions & the remaining RM 30 for the last 3 sessions
We are also limiting the number of maximum participants to 25 people, and this is done on a first come, first serve basis.
The registration form for UNIX-g33ks : Part Deux is available here
For session scheduling please refer to the Events page and inquiries maybe addressed at the HSKL UNIX-g33ks mailing list.
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UNIX-g33ks Part Deux
October 19, 2010 by sniffit · Leave a Comment
The 2nd Part of the UNIX-g33ks series.
FreeBSD Essentials (started 09/19/2010)
The series will now focus on FreeBSD specific topics, extending where UNIX essentials left off. The sessions will be broken up as follows:-
- Understanding how the operating system internals work
- Installing FreeBSD
- System level configuration and customization
- Introduction to /usr/src tree
- Application management via PORTS
- Configuring custom freebsd kernel
- Linux compatibility stack
- FreeBSD System management and maintenance
[NOTE: Understanding how the operating system internals & Installing FreeBSD modules is combined into the first session]
For session scheduling please refer to the Events page and inquiries maybe addressed at the HSKL UNIX-g33ks mailing list.
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UNIX g33ks
September 30, 2010 by sniffit · Leave a Comment
HackerspaceKL is proud to present the UNIX g33ks (that’s geeks for non-leetspeek fluent readers) for those who are interested to learn more about UNIX (and ultimately mastering FreeBSD) starting with UNIX essentials.
The sessions will be handled by sureshdr assisted by HackerspaceKL members.
Date : Every Sunday (follow @hackerspacekl or visit the site to view Events calender)
Time : After lunch 1pm till 3/4pm
Venue: HackerspaceKL
Fees : RM 10 (non-members) per session / FREE (for paid hackerspacekl members*)
* paid hackerspacekl members – individuals who paid to maintain the space. see FAQ below.
UPDATE: The current form is for the first session in the series and will be closed on the 15th of June 2010.
Unix Essentials
Session 1 – Getting Started with UNIX, covering the introduction about the UNIX operating systems
Session 2 – Using your UNIX account – looking at basic linux usage and file system/structure
Session 3 – File Management & manipulation
Session 4 – Console I/O
Session 5 – Process Management
Session 6 – Application Configuration and Installation
Session 7 – Introduction to Shell Programming
Bonus Session – How to become l33t geek – mastering VI
FAQs
Q: Who should attend?
A: Anyone interested in learning UNIX and how to effectively use it on a personal or enterprise level.
Q: I don't know anything about UNIX, will the sessions be hard for me to understand?
A: No, no prior experience in UNIX is required.This series of sessions aims to teach the masses on basic day to day Unix survival skills bringing you up to speed for our Part 2 Series. You will be using FreeBSD as a base platform to be comfortable with UNIX.
Q: Who will be presenting the sessions?
A:Our resident practitioner of FreeBSD kungfu, Suresh Ramasamy or better known as sureshdr is a seasoned technologist in Malaysia. Currently attached to a leading telecommunications company in Malaysia, responsible for advising senior management on future proofing and long term strategy on technology. He has been in the industry for more than 15 years. Started off as a hobby, Suresh began using FreeBSD to host a global network IRC server. This started more than 10 years ago, and from there it spawned into a passion after he discovered the potential of this wonderful technology. Suresh is a graduate from Campbell University, North Carolina, USA.
Q: Will there be free food/drinks?
A: Sadly, no. But you're welcome to bring snacks to share around.
Q: When will it start?
A: In a soon to be determined date. UPDATE: The first session of the UNIX g33ks will commence on the 27th June 2010. Reserve your seats here.
Q: Where will it be held?
A: Duh, HackerspaceKL. Location map is available here.
Q: What will the fees collected from non-members be used for?
A: All funds collected from the sessions are treated as donations to maintain the space. The speaker has graciously proposed that he will not accept any payments and has donated his portion to the space as well. For more info please refer to this link here and here.
Q: How do I get to HackerspaceKL via public transport?
A: Information in getting to HackerspaceKL is available here
Q: What do I get after attending these sessions?
A: The course road map will look something like this. Unix Essentials --> FreeBSD Internals --> Unix Web & Apps --> FreeBSD Intermediate --> FreeBSD Advanced
Q: I am interested to come and see what is it all about. Where do I sign up?
A: Fill up this simple form here and you will be notified.
Q: I'm interested in joining / contributing to HackerspaceKL. How / what can do I have to do?
A: To join / contribute to HackerspaceKL, please view all the details here.
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FAQ: UNIX-g33ks series
September 30, 2010 by sniffit · Leave a Comment
Frequently Asked Questions about the UNIX-g33ks series, answered.
Q: Who should attend?
A: Anyone interested in learning UNIX and how to effectively use it on a personal or enterprise level.
Q: I don’t know anything about UNIX, will the sessions be hard for me to understand?
A: No, no prior experience in UNIX is required.This series of sessions aims to teach the masses on basic
day to day Unix survival skills. You will be using FreeBSD as a base platform to be comfortable with UNIX.
Q: Who will be presenting the sessions?
A: Our resident practitioner of FreeBSD kungfu, Suresh Ramasamy or better known as sureshdr is a seasoned
technologist in Malaysia.
Currently attached to a leading telecommunications company in Malaysia, responsible for advising senior
management on future proofing and long term strategy on technology. He has been in the industry for more
than 15 years. Started off as a hobby, Suresh began using FreeBSD to host a global network IRC server.
This started more than 10 years ago, and from there it spawned into a passion after he discovered the
potential of this wonderful technology. Suresh is a graduate from Campbell University, North Carolina, USA.
Q: Will there be free food/drinks?
A: Sadly, no. But you’re welcome to bring snacks to share around.
Q: Where will it be held?
A: The sessions will be held at HackerspaceKL. Location map is available here.
Q: What will the fees collected from non-members be used for?
A: All funds collected from the sessions are treated as donations to maintain the space. The speaker has graciously proposed that he will not accept any payments and has donated his portion to the space as well. More information on what HackerspaceKL does is available.
Q: How do I get to HackerspaceKL via public transport?
A: Information in getting to HackerspaceKL is available here.
Q: What do I get after attending these sessions?
A: The course road map will look something like this.
Unix Essentials –> FreeBSD Internals –> Unix Web & Apps –> FreeBSD Intermediate –> FreeBSD Advanced
Q: I’m interested in joining / contributing to HackerspaceKL. What do I have to do?
A: To join as a member / contribute to HackerspaceKL, please view the details here.