A Crypto Party is a gathering to learn and discuss computer Cryptographic tools, privacy, first amendment rights, and responsible legal methods of using these tools. This is an "Explain it like I'm 5 years old" (ELI5) level course.

The motivation is to empower regular people to protect their private data in an era of widespread surveillance. If you want to go further than just info, bring a functional laptop.

March 2015 AGENDA

Discussion and "lecture" (~1 hour)Topic A: Free and Open Source Operating Systems• What is Open Source
• What are the advantages. Vs. Windows
• KUbuntu Linux Overview

Topic B: Securely Moving files over a network• Encrypting and Transmitting in Clear text
• SFTP / SSH

Tool Demo (~15 minutes )
Bit torrent Sync.
Tool Sharing and Networking (~ 45 Minutes)

Everyone is welcome to come and learn about these free useful tools to help you ensure your privacy and first amendment rights.

People encouraged to go:

• Average Joes!
• Journalists, CPAs, Lawyers,
  and other professions where privacy is a major concern
• College Students
• Grandparents.
• Activists
• Knowledgeable folks willing to help
• Human Beings.