Great Geek Gifts List 2019

December 2019 was a great meeting. Thanks to all who came out and who joined remotely. Special thank you to our hosts, Synergy Mill, a fantastic hackerspace.

Main Session

Some of the toys discussed:

1. Open Design computers (firmware too!):
   • System76 – check out the Thelio
   • Purism – phone alternative
2. Sabrent 1tb M.2 SSD PCIe Gen 4
3. Hak5 Toys
   • hak5 Shark Jack
   • hak5 Screen Crab And the classic
   • hak5 USB Rubber Ducky
   • [hak5 Cloud C² (Remote Command & Control)] (https://shop.hak5.org/products/c2)
4. Small Form Factor Devices
   • Intel Nuc
   • OnLogic
5. Backpack organization – Amazon link to Cacoon CPG10BK Grid IT Organizer
6. Raspberry Pi 3, 4 and Zero
7. Honorable mention, Burp Suite Professional
8. Palo Alto & Fortinet free training to veterans

Feel free to share any I’ve forgotten to mention. For those who couldn’t make it, what’s some cool hackery gift ideas you’ve found?

Project Session

Brainstorming new ideas and thoughts on the Mitre Attack Framework.

• Some of us are working on the DC864 NetKotH CTF build out and vulnerable VM builds
• How do I get started with CTFs and app hacking?
  • IppSec videos of Hack the Box targets
  • Hack the Box
  • Over the Wire
  • Pico CTF
  • Vuln Hub
  • Our CTF may be available during most meetings
  • Penetration Testing by Georgia Weidman
  • The Hacker Playbook 3
• Mitre ATT&CK
• Key management project idea for new developers; Hashi Corp Vault

Random Stuff ‘n Things

Closeout tour and intro to Synergy Mill for the new folks.