SecDSM, a monthly meetup providing the opportunity to network with other InfoSec pros and listen to short tech talks presented by your fellow members (or give a presentation yourself!) while enjoying some beer/drinks/food. No sales pitches. The idea is to provide you actionable knowledge for you to take back to your $dayjob while building a top tier InfoSec community in the Des Moines area. If you have the desire to learn about real world InfoSec scenarios - get out of your comfort zone - and join us in a relaxed vendor neutral environment. No registration is required.
Schedule
We meet monthly, on the 1st Thursday starting at 6pm at Foundry Distilling Company in West Des Moines.
David Fentz An Analysis of the WiFi Pineapple Pager7:00 PM
An analysis of the Hak5 WiFi Pineapple Pager's current feature set and its feasibility for use during real WiFi assessments.
Derek Z. STIX 2.1: Why It Became the Default Language of Threat Intelligence Platforms7:30 PM
Threat intelligence is only useful if it can be shared, structured, and operationalized consistently. That’s where STIX 2.1 comes in. In this talk, we’ll walk through a practical overview of the STIX 2.1 standard, what problems it was designed to solve, and why it has become the de facto format used by modern Threat Intelligence Platforms.
Over 20–25 minutes, attendees will get a concise introduction to the core concepts behind STIX 2.1, how its object model represents real-world threat activity, and why vendors and defenders alike have rallied around it. Whether you’re new to threat intel or just want a better understanding of the plumbing behind your TIP, this session will give you a useful foundation without getting lost in the weeds.
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Becky Mathisen What is your Identity?7:00 PM
Finding your passion outside of security; avoiding the burnout.
By day, Information Security Manager. By night, Health and Life Coach and a fiction writer, usually with a cat on the keyboard and a plot twist in my head. There is never a dull moment in my household with my husband, two cats, one dog, and a teenager girl.
Parady Boatwright The Dark (k)Night: Reinventing Life after a Layoff7:30 PM
Navigating a Layoff: Practical Tips for You (or a Friend/Family Member) Facing Job Loss From Anger and Grief to Healthy Coping – Building Inner Strength Through the Darkest Nights - Develop "Knight Strength" in Your Dark Nights
