Brigham Young University: Unix Users Group

Security Basics

July 23rd, 2009


Posted by Topher Fischer on July 21st, 2009 4:51 p.m.
Last Updated on July 21st, 2009 4:53 p.m.

Where: Rm. 230 - Tanner Bldg
Date: Jul 23rd, 2009
Time:: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Cryptography, its applications, and a little bit of mischief

Is somebody reading your email?
Is somebody spying on you while you bank on-line?
How did Topher steal my Facebook password?

There are a few basic ideas about computer security that everyone should
know. We will learn about some simple methods of cryptography and
popular technologies that use these methods to protect you and your
information. We'll also cover some ways that people of questionable
moral character steal and abuse your information.