The 2nd Linux Top Gun competition will be held at Mojo’s Daily Grind this Friday, October 11th at 8pm. The organizers tell me that the competition is designed to create a community for individuals interested in information security as well as to raise public awareness about the increasing issue of data security.
I’d like to add that the first Top Gun was a huge blast. I saw lots of friends that I hadn’t seen in ages. It was the largest gackle of geeks I’d seen in one place since the parties at SXSW Interactive. Paco knows how to throw a party. I’m glad to see him back in the public sphere.
The Top Gun competition consists of six defense teams each with 30 minutes to defend a Linux/Apache server against members in the audience trying to crack their system. The event will feature big screen projection of network analysis with live commentary and explanation by experienced security experts. The wireless network will be open to the public for participation in the competition. The event is a great place to learn the basics or work on strengthening your security skills. There will also be several DJs and $1,500 in prizes for the team judged as best defender.
For those of you who keep bitching about the parking in the downtown/campus area: obviously nothing can be as convenient as staying home and downloading internet pron. Log off and show up.
Check out http://www.linuxtopgun.org for more details”
