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.
Brandon Gilbert Analyzing a Malware Sample in VirusTotal7:00 PM
** DISCLAIMER: Brandon Gilbert is not a malware reverse engineer, he just plays one on TV. **
In this low-effort, last minute talk Brandon will review a multi-stage malware sample found on Virus Total. Brandon will break down the individual stages of the malware and demonstrate using VT and other open source tooling how Brandon analyzed and tested this malware against endpoint security controls.
Long time listener, second time caller.
Security Validation Consultant at Mandiant
Craig Leabhart The Untitled Talk7:30 PM
In this talk, Craig will present on a topic he finds most interesting. You're sure to gain something from attending.
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Micah Greene Home Lab Virtualization7:00 PM
How to rapidly provision a home lab using free tools.
Collin Caves Regaining Privacy With Good Selfhosting Practices7:30 PM
If a service is free, then you are the product. free online services are convenient but you don't need to give up valuable data about yourself to get many of these experiences. I will cover what I do right, what I do wrong, the cost justifications, and what I plan to do next.
Collin is a Security Specialist in the Des Moines area. Aside from computers, I love things that get me greasy.
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Michael Way Social Engineering for good.7:00 PM
Landing a position in cybersecurity doesn’t always require a formal degree or years of coding. Sometimes, it just takes the right information and strategy. In this talk, we’ll explore how ethical social engineering and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques can help you stand out and land a job in cybersecurity — without breaking the law or crossing ethical lines.
Michael is a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, Cyber Security Researcher, Offensive Security Red Team Leader, Incident Responder and Forensic Analyst, Security and Leadership Mentor.
