Proactive Measures

[dninja at gmail.com (Robin Wood)]

2009/2/1 Arch Angel <arch3angel at gmail.com>:
> Hey Everyone,
>
> I have been pondering the idea of creating a list of things a person can do
> prior to going to an event such as DefCon or Shmoocon to protect
> themselves.  I thought since we getting closer to Shmoocon it might make for
> an interesting list as everyone begins to add their special tweaks.
>
> Here are a couple that come to mind for me, although it is not all of them
> it will get the list started :-)
>
> Hardcode DNS - 208.67.220.220 & 208.67.222.222
> Disable Bluetooth
> Disable Wireless if at all possible
> SSH & Tunnel
> Configure local firewall to only allow whats absolutely needed and drop
> anything else
> Create a checksum of the system before leaving & check it while at the event
> Change passwords before leaving
> Change passwords as soon as you return
> Never leave your equipment unattended
> Never check banking or other important sites while at the event
> Disable any unneeded users on the system
>
> Test the laptop prior to leaving
>
> Just a quick list off the top of my head, I'll think about it more while I
> am at work tonight...

This is along similar lines:

http://www.novainfosecportal.com/2009/02/01/shmoocon-2009-guide-?-general-advice/

I've got to say, I'm on my third year and agree with what is being
said, I did just talks the first year, missed a few last year and this
year will definitely be getting the videos for all but the best.

Robin