Summaries
Past meeting summaries from our security community catchups
About SecurityMonkeys Catchup
SecurityMonkeys Catchup is a weekly virtual meetup for security professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts. We discuss the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, tools, and techniques. Our community is open to everyone interested in cybersecurity, from beginners to experts.
These summaries serve as a record of our discussions and a resource for those who couldn't attend. Each summary includes the topics discussed, projects showcased, and a list of attendees.
SecurityMonkeys Catchup #227
Date: 01-02-2025
Duration: 4 hrs 10 mins
15 Attendees
Topics Discussed
- General Introductions
- Security Tool Updates by Alex Chen and Sarah Johnson
- Implemented new vulnerability scanning features
- Added support for custom security rules
- Microsoft's rewriting TypeScript in Go
- Terminal-based security tools by Michael Smith
- We talked about terminal-based security scanning
- Discussed ASCII and ANSI art for security dashboards
- GPU-based password cracking techniques
- Nvidia GPU shipping delays impact on security research
- New AMD GPUs RX 9000 series performance for cryptographic operations
Projects Showcased
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SecurityMonkeys Catchup #226
Date: 25-01-2025
Duration: 3 hrs 45 mins
12 Attendees
Topics Discussed
- Welcome and Introductions
- Recent Critical Vulnerabilities by David Wong
- Analysis of CVE-2025-1234 affecting major cloud providers
- Mitigation strategies and patches
- Zero Trust Architecture Implementation by Emma Garcia
- Real-world case studies
- Common implementation challenges
- Threat Intelligence Platforms Comparison
- Open-source vs. commercial solutions
- Integration capabilities with existing security stacks
Projects Showcased
- James Wilson showcased an automated vulnerability scanner for containerized applications
- Olivia Martinez showcased a phishing simulation platform with advanced analytics
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SecurityMonkeys Catchup #225
Date: 18-01-2025
Duration: 4 hrs 30 mins
14 Attendees
Topics Discussed
- Introductions and Community Updates
- Secure Code Review Techniques by William Taylor
- Static analysis tools comparison
- Manual code review best practices
- Supply Chain Security by Sophia Anderson
- Recent supply chain attacks analysis
- Dependency management security
- Security Implications of Quantum Computing
- Post-quantum cryptography readiness
- Timeline for quantum threats to current encryption
Projects Showcased
- Benjamin Thomas showcased a quantum-resistant encryption library prototype
- Ava Jackson showcased a supply chain risk assessment tool