Presentations about: security

SLUUG - September 11, 2024

Create a tech-themed image that beautifully blends professionalism and modernism. In the core focus, generate two distinct, non-specific tech professionals standing beside each other with a subtle binary code pattern in the background to reflect their technological brilliance. On top, centrally place a friendly penguin to symbolize Linux. Surround it with symbols like a lock or shield signifying security, a small conference logo, a logo representing a popular version control system, and a small microphone icon near the central figures for speeches. To intertwine these elements, create thin, glowing circuit lines spreading from the central figures and logos, forming a network pattern to reflect the interconnected world of technology. Utilize hues of dark blue, white, with delicate accents of yellow or light orange to convey intellect, trust, and innovation. This image represents the anticipation and richness of an upcoming presentation on Linux, open-source security, and other related themes.

Handling Linux CVEs and Linus Torvalds' Keynote Kubecon 2024

By: Steven Borrelli

Gemini Live & V0 by Vercel

By: Sean Twiehaus

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SLUUG - August 14, 2024

Create a large, captivating image for a blog post. The center of the image should contain a sleek depiction of a modern server. Encircling this central server are smaller, recognizable icons that symbolize varying operating systems such as Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD. The KVM logo should be prominently featured on the server, further complemented with smaller yet visible logos of Intel VT and AMD-V nearby. The backdrop should boast a gradient of gentle lighting effects with embedded circuitry patterns - indicating a sophisticated technological atmosphere. The color scheme of the entire image should be professional in nature, majorly involving hues of blue and gray, contrasted subtly with hints of green and orange. This image must represent the interplay of various elements that embody the theme of virtualization - thus appealing to beginners and tech professionals alike.

Fixing your firewall with ChatGPT!

By: Lee Lammert

KVM for Beginners

By: Ken Johnson

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SLUUG - May 8, 2024

Create an image with a visually striking, dark-themed background suggestive of cybersecurity; incorporate a circuit board pattern to represent technology. Position a large semi-transparent shield symbol in the center that represents protection. On the left side, depict artificial intelligence and cybersecurity with a neural network pattern, a lock icon, a generic security software logo, and an image of a friendly robot opposing a cyber attacker silhouette. On the right side, represent network sniffing with the illustrations of different generic network sniffing tools, a magnifying glass over a network diagram, data packets, a network topology, and a Wi-Fi symbol with an eye icon included. Throughout the image, subtly include binary code or matrix-like elements and use neon blue or green highlights to make things pop out. The entire image embodies a futuristic, security-centric theme.

Cybersecurity & AI - A Review

By: Tony Zafiropoulos

An adventure in starting network 'sniffing'

By: Lee Lammert & Grant Taylor

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STLLUG - April 18, 2024

Create a striking and moody image representing a security issue for a blog announcement titled 'The XZ Hack: Unveiling the Near-Miss in xz and liblzma'. The image should have a gradient background transitioning from dark blue to black, symbolizing sophistication and ominousness. In the center, a high-resolution image of a lock that's half-broken with glowing red crack lines emanating from it should be placed, symbolizing compromise in security and vulnerability. At the top-left, subtly blend the logo of a utility unit and at the bottom-left, place a logo honoring open-source operating systems. A grayscale logo of a tech news site should be positioned at the bottom right. Overlaid faintly across the image horizontally should be binary code, representing underlying data. A shadowy image of a hacker should be blended into the background on one side, suggesting the undetected threat. Red accents or highlights around the broken lock and a soft white glow around the logos should be present to draw focus.

The XZ Hack

By: Andrew Denner

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STLLUG - November 16, 2023

Create an image that incorporates a gradient background blending deep blues and soft greens to represent security and trust. The central component of this image should be a visually striking shield, symbolizing protection and security. Inside this shield, subtly incorporate a padlock symbol often associated with encryption. Surrounding the shield, small, semi-transparent logos of OpenSSL, Let's Encrypt, Wireshark, and Mozilla Firefox should be distributed. Connect these logos to the shield with very subtle lines, representing the network. Small icons such as a globe, a server rack, and a computer should be placed subtly in the background to symbolize the global nature of the internet, server facilities, and end-user devices. Overall, the color scheme should evoke feelings of security, trust, and reliability and include subtle glows and gradients to make the image engaging. The resolution should be high, and the overall style should be minimal yet informative. The image should be suitable for a blog post on TLS and should not include any text.

TLS 2023

By: Michael W. Lucas

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SLUUG - May 10, 2023

Create a visually engaging image with a gradient background transitioning from light grey to soft blue. Towards the left side, place the logo of an imaginary database represented by a blue elephant, thus highlighting the technology theme. Near the center of the image, incorporate a subtle motif representing a SQL database, like a simplified cylinder, and blend it slightly into the background to provide depth without overpowering the viewer. Towards the bottom right of the image, include a minimalist chart or graph icon to symbolism data analysis. The overall arrangement of elements should be balanced with a minimalist aesthetic, emphasizing a professional and technical, yet engaging tone. This image is intended for a presentation topic centered on effective database usage and data analysis.

Making Effective Use of Select in Postgress...a SQL Rant

By: Steven Lembark

Flipper Zero - A Swiss Army Knife?

By: Rob Dodson

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STLLUG - April 20, 2023

Create a detailed image that captures the concept of the presentation on 'Stack Overflows in Linux: Tools, Methods, & Vulnerabilities'. The central visual should include a layered stack representing a computer stack, labeled '32-bit' in light colors at the bottom and '64-bit' in dark colors at the top, with cracks and fissures running through both stacks symbolizing vulnerabilities. Surround the central visual with icons of popular security tools like GDB and Objdump, symbols representing compiler switches and stack canaries, a shadowy figure manipulating code snippets around return-oriented programming, and floating hexadecimal code. The Linux penguin mascot should be prominent but stylized to avoid copyright infringement. For color scheme, use dark blues and grays for a serious tone with bright yellow and red accents highlighting areas of vulnerability and tools. The background may include subtle elements like code snippets and binary numbers for a sense of depth and complexity. This image aims to engage viewers and provide an immediate understanding of the topic.

Stack Overflows in Linux: Tools, Methods, & Vulnerabilities

By: Bryce Meyer

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SLUUG - April 12, 2023

Visualize a modern and professional blog post design with an emphasis on technology and open source. The background consists of a sleek, dark-themed gradient, transitioning from shades of blue to black. The foreground is home to various tech-centered logos and symbols. A generic tech logo, mimicking Intel's style and size, is placed prominently in the center. Around this logo, artistically arrange icons that symbolize open-source concepts, such as a penguin (representing Linux), a wildebeest head (for GNU), and an octocat (resembling GitHub). Discreet icons of a handshake and a group of people, symbolizing community and collaboration, are poised near the edges. Subtle tech elements like binary code, circuit diagrams, network connections trace around the edges to add a tech-focused aesthetic. The visual elements are displayed in contrasting white and blue tones on the dark background. The logos near the central tech logo are positioned in a semi-circle or orbit effect, with faint lines of code or circuit designs in the backdrop to add depth. This design will convey the theme of contributions to Open Source in a neat and engaging manner.

Intel's Contributions to Open Source

By: Katherine Druckman

Using KeePassXC

By: Stan Reichardt

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STLLUG - January 19, 2023

Design an image to be used for a blog post with a cybersecurity theme. The main visual component is a dark, abstract tech-themed background meant to evoke a sense of mystery and security. Incorporate the PowerShell logo prominently at the top or center, and represent the Empire with an abstract icon, such as a stealthy figure or a hacker silhouette. On one side, subtly integrate an icon representing a GUI or dashboard, signifying Starkiller. At the top left corner, include the Kali Linux dragon logo, subtly blended into the design. Along the bottom, integrate abstract representations of operating system logos, such as Windows, macOS, and Linux, to highlight cross-platform compatibility. The image should also feature circuit-like designs or lines, shadows and gradient effects for added depth and a high-tech feel.

Powershell Empire Security Tool

By: Gregory Petty

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SLUUG - January 11, 2023

Design a sleek, dark-themed blog image. The background should display a subtle gradient from dark blue to black, with slight inclusions of a world map and a modern shield icon with a lock symbol for security representation. In the center, create an abstract image of a semi-transparent terminal window, slightly tilted, showcasing code snippets. On either side of the terminal window, include minimalist line-art styled icons inspired by communication and debugging tech tools. The left icon should match the terminal theme colors while the right icon can remain its recognizable blue yet blended well into the dark theme. Edge the image with scattered binary codes or data flow lines to add a high-tech feel. Note: the image should be high-resolution, clean, and without any text.

Strace & Zoom

By: Steven Lembark

Why Use Linux: Advantages & Challenges

By: Stan Reichardt

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SLUUG - September 14, 2022

Envision an image with the harmony of soft blue and white hues forming a tranquil cloudscape in the background, symbolizing the serenity of the cloud environment. In the center, depict a stylized image of a server, or perhaps a rack of servers, to signify cloud-based solutions. Towards the top-right corner, place a hint of a green abstract logo, similar but not identical to any existing brand to stay copyright compliant, subtly hinting at a particular cloud service provider. Near the bottom-middle, draw an endearing black and white bird with an orange beak, evoking the spirit of an open-source community but not exactly mimicking the Linux mascot. Sprinkle the image with subtle elements of network connection lines, indicating connectivity, and subtly incorporate visuals of a shield and a bar graph to signify robust security and performance. The color palette should relay a bright and inviting tone.

Archiving Web Pages

By: Scott Granneman

Securing WordPress

By: Scott Granneman

Setting up a Linode

By: Scott Granneman

Visual Studio Code

By: Scott Granneman

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SLUUG - August 10, 2022

Create a tech-futuristic collage embodying the concept of interactive computing. Start with a background showcasing a smooth gradient transitioning from light blue at the top to white at the bottom, lending the image a clean, tech-inspired look. In the center, place a prominent symbol resembling the Jupyter logo: an orbiting semi-circle in orange. Near it, but slightly off to the side, place a shiny, yellow, abstract design evoking the essence of the Google Colab logo. Scatter around smaller symbols, each representing one of the programming languages: Python (represent this with two intertwined snakes in blue and yellow), R (a simple, stylized 'R'), and Julia (three multicolored dots). Sprinkle subtle graphics throughout the visual that communicate coding and interactivity: small, classically styled terminal windows, stylized snippets of unknown code, and graphically represented data plots. Integrate these elements judiciously, aiming to keep the overall image uncluttered. Finally, place a small icon similar to Google Drive in a corner, indicating the interconnection with cloud storage. The design should be without any text and maintain a smart and high-tech appearance.

Locking Down Your Web Browser & Search Engine Part 2

By: Scott Granneman

Getting Started With Jupyter In CoLab

By: Robert Citek

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SLUUG - July 13, 2022

Create a sleek, modern interface showcasing a dark theme design. The background should use shades of black, grey, and white, with grid lines representing structured organization. An abstract representation of branching is the central visual. Lines and nodes are to be used to create multiple branches converging and diverging, symbolizing the concept of version control. A large generic logo, similar to that used by Git, is prominently displayed in the center. Lesser known hosting platforms' logos, represented by a fictitious octopus logo and a tanuki logo, are positioned in the top corners with another logo near the bottom. Subtle use of circuit patterns or faded coding snippets should be integrated into the back drop for an added technological theme.

Locking Down Your Web Browser

By: Scott Granneman

What You Should Get with GIT

By: James Conroy

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STLLUG - March 17, 2022

Create an image aligning with a cybersecurity orientation presentation. The image should have a modern dark background with a subtle gradient effect for a high-tech and professional feel. In the center, represent a logo that symbolizes a well-known vulnerability scanner. This should be surrounded by two distinct logos, one at the top right indicative of a change from vulnerability scanning to a different initiative, and another at the bottom left representing a popular Linux distribution associated with cybersecurity. Include abstract graphic elements like network diagrams, shield icons, and nodes to denote network security, scanning, and vulnerability assessment. Depict clouds, servers, and device icons around the edges as indications of scanning capacities for both external and internal targets. For a finishing touch, incorporate a subtle overlay of circuit board patterns, suggesting technical depth.

OpenVAS Vulnerability Scanner

By: Tony Zafiropoulos

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SLUUG - December 8, 2021

Create a digital artwork capturing the essence of complex technologies and themes. Create a dark, metallic backdrop with a digital grid overlay to evoke a futuristic aesthetic. In the center, render the logos representing Python in neon blue and green, a stylized big data icon, an emblem related to email exchange, integrated with a database icon, and a wildcard certificate element comprising small domain icons fused together. Add a shield close to the domain icons indicating security measures. Use swirling lines or arrows between elements to depict data flow. Scatter smaller, glowing tech-related icons in the background. Centralize the main elements in a triangular arrangement. The overall color scheme should be dark shades with metallic blacks and grays, accented with glowing neon blues, greens, and purples.

Fun and Games with Python, Big Data and Exchange

By: Tyler Rudie

Wildcard Certificates

By: Lee Lammert

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SLUUG - March 10, 2021

Craft a futuristic, technology-oriented image with a dark, sleek background. Elements of digital grid or intricate circuit designs softly glowing add to the cybernetic vibe. On one side of the composition, exhibit a vibrant, star-like symbol adding contrast, while on the opposite end, manifest a keyhole within a circle symbol. The central design element should depict an abstract representation of data flow or information exchange, possibly through code lines, binary digits, or holographic interconnected nodes. Accentuate the image with soft glowing highlights in blues and greens around these crucial elements, against the dark backdrop. Incorporate floating digital shards or holographic overlays for depth and movement. Ensure the design guides the viewer's eye from the star symbol, through the data flow, to the keyhole, narrating a connection between programming and cybersecurity.

The Raku (Perl 6) language 'hypers and gathers and takes oh my'

By: Steven Lembark

1Password Explained

By: Scott Granneman

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STLLUG - January 21, 2021

A high-tech cybersecurity image to announce a major upgrade of OpenVAS. The backdrop is a complex digital network with pathways and nodes, colored in hues of blue and green. The central element in the foreground is the textless OpenVAS logo, subtly larger and glowing. It is surrounded by graphics representing vulnerability assessment tools like shields, padlocks, warning icons, and network nodes. Logos of HTTP/HTTPS to the left, FTP to the right, SSH below, and SMTP above hover around the OpenVAS logo without any text, adding to the complexity of the image. Layered on top of this are soft green digital matrix-like lines of code, creating additional depth and highlighting the theme of programming. All these elements combine to create a clean, modern flat design with slight gradients and shadows for depth, signifying OpenVAS's advanced features and capabilities.

openVAS - Major Upgrade

By: Tony Zafiropoulos

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