Hey Festers,

I imagine some people here would be interested in these workshops. Feel free to forward on to anybody you think might find them interesting. The next day we are also hosting one on DDoS attacks with a hands-on demonstration for anybody wanting to dig their hands into something a little more subversive. More info on that one at http://olyblog.net/how-anonymous-does-it-taking-down-websites-ddos-attacks

Computer Security Workshop Series

Are you interested in learning how to beef up your computer security, encrypt your hard drive, or maintain your privacy online? Maybe you want to learn how to browse the web anonymously, fight government surveillance, or get around web filters?

Learn computer security from the people who know it best: hackers. Not the ski-mask donning figures who furiously type away at keyboards with an evil green glow that the media portrays, but the hackers who make and break technology for the thrill of learning while upholding strong ethics of free speech and the right to personal privacy.

While you'd normally have to pay hundreds of dollars to learn these skills from a computer security firm, we're offering them to you for absolutely nothing. All these workshops are free and open to the public. Whether you are an activist looking to combat government surveillance and repression, a journalist looking to protect their sources, or just somebody looking to gain a better understanding of computer security principles, these are workshops you can't miss. This is a one time opportunity and if you find some weak excuse to not come, you'll never get this chance again!

On Saturday May 26th, join Students for a Democratic Society and Hackbloc (http://www.hackbloc.org) for a workshop series on communications security and online privacy. If you can use Facebook and are willing to learn something new, you already have everything you need to understand the skills we will be presenting in these workshops. These events are designed to be accessible, so please don't let tech phobia prevent you from learning these important skills.

These workshops are hands-on so bring a laptop or you will feel very lost.  Mac (OS X) and PC (Windows/Linux) are supported.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/167814623347679
Flyer at: http://olyblog.net/sites/default/files/security-training_1.png

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Basic Computer and Communications Security

Learn how to browse the web anonymously, send encrypted instant messages, and send anonymous email! We will also cover (depending on time) installing anti-virus and firewall software.

When: Saturday May 26th, 2012 10AM-12PM
Where: Room B1105, Seminar II Building, Evergreen State College, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505

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Disk and Email Encryption

Learn what encryption is, how it works, and what it can protect you from. Learn how to encrypt files/folders, flash drives, emails, and even your entire hard disk!

When: Saturday May 26th, 2012 3-5PM
Where: Room B1105, Seminar II Building, Evergreen State College, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505




These workshops are sponsored by SDS olympiasds{at}riseup.net. Feel free to send along any questions you may have.

To get texts about our upcoming events, text "follow olysds" (without quotes) to 40404.
To get announcements in your email (low traffic) go to https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/olympiasdsannounce
SDS on Twitter: twitter.com/olysds
SDS on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/olysds

This event is wheelchair accessible. If other accommodation is required for this event, please contact Student Activities with reasonable advance notice by emailing studentactivities{at}evergreen.edu or by calling 360-867-6220 or 360-867-6834 (TTY).

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