Events

In this session, we'll take a practical look at getting started with machine learning and data science with Python, scikit-learn, Keras, Pandas, and other tools

Technologies: Machine Learning, Python

Presenter: TBD

In this session, we'll go over common practices to installing, and configuring a linux server as well as several common post-installation tasks.

Technologies: Linux, Shell, System Administration

Presenter: Ryan Plyler

Partnership: LU Cyber Defense Club (TBC)

In this session, we'll be visiting the school of engineering's makerspace to write some code that does something in the physical world! Very seldom is hardware and software completely isolated from each other. Knowing a bit of both will definitely give you an edge in industry!

Technologies: Arduino, Hardware Programming, DC Circuits

Presenter: TBD

Partnership: School of Engineering

In this session, we'll be visiting the school of engineering's makerspace to write some code that does something in the physical world! Very seldom is hardware and software completely isolated from each other. Knowing a bit of both will definitely give you an edge in industry!

Technologies: Electronics, DC Circuits, Soldering

Presenter: TBD

Partnership: School of Engineering

In this session, we'll learn how to configure NGinx not only as a web-server, but as subdomain based router also known as a reverse proxy. This allows us to use one public IP for a virtually unlimited number of internal services.

Technologies: Linux, NGinx, Bash

Presenter: Ryan Plyler

In this session, we'll learn how to create a simple CI/CD (Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment) Server that listens for git hooks from Github and deploys software when certain hooks are received.

Technologies: Python, Flask Framework, Git, Github

Presenter: Ryan Plyler

Partnership: LU Cyber Defense Club (TBC)

In this session, we'll be configuring a Linux, Nginx, MySQL, and PHP stack for running PHP applications like Wordpress!

Technologies: Linux (Debian or Ubuntu Server), Nginx, PHP, MySQL

Presenter: Ryan Plyler

In this session, we'll the basics of configuring Google Analytics and Search Console to get your site visible and on the web!

Technologies: Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Lighthouse

Presenter: Ryan Plyler

In this session, we'll be going over the process to get a simple application running the the cloud. We'll do a high-level overview of the various big players in cloud computing services, as well as some small, more affordable providers and their basic setup.

Technologies: VM's, Cloud Providers, System Administration

Presenter: Ryan Plyler

In this session, we'll be learning the fundamentals of containerization and how docker differs from tradition virtual machine deployment scenarios.

Technologies: Docker, Containerization, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment

Presenter: Ryan Plyler

Discord has become an amazing tool that isn't just used for gamers anymore! In this workshop, we will explore discord bot develop and service integration from a hands-on perspective.

Technologies: Node.js, Discord, Discord API (Javascript)

Presenter: Mark Dulaney, Residential Computer Science & Cybersecurity Student

Recorded Session: Coming Soon!

In this session, we'll walking through setting up a virtual machine on Google Cloud Compute Engine. Google Cloud has a free tier that you can use to host your own projects, websites, services, etc.

Technologies: VM's, Cloud Providers, System Administration

Presenter: Ryan Plyler

Location: Center for Cyber Excellence, Liberty University School of Business

In this session, we'll take a look at hugo, and open-source static site generator that will allow us to write our content in markdown, choose a theme, and generate a blazing fast, static website. Perfect for a portfolio website! We'll also configure NGinx to host your new static site!

Technologies: Markdown, Shell, Hugo, NGinx

Presenter: Ryan Plyler