[Ssc-dev] Fwd: Re: Hackathon in London

[Nathan of Guardian]

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	Re: Hackathon in London
Date: 	Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:25:39 +0000
From: 	Daniel Stanley <dan at thesmallaxe.com>
To: 	Nathan of Guardian <nathan at guardianproject.info>
CC: 	Guardian Contact: Daniel Stanley <dan at thesmallaxe.com>,
ssc-dev at lists.mayfirst.org <ssc-dev at lists.mayfirst.org>



Hi Nathan

In what exactly we would do at the event I'm happy to be guided by you
on what you think would be most realistic and achievable.

My first idea though is to have a challenge where we encouraged people
to try and break through the security of the two tools - a real hack.
We'll offer a prize to anyone who can accurately attain the encrypted
information. We'd set it up to be as close as possible to a test of what
they might be up against in the field. How does that sound?

Alternatively we can work on some other element of the tool (or another
of your projects) that you think might benefit from some focussed expert
input. For example, we're likely going to be working on a usability
upgrade of the browser version of TOR as one of the other projects on
the day.

Small Axe is a startup communications co-op I co-founded with a
colleague, which will be acting as the coordinating/accountable body for
this event. The reality is though it will be a collaborative project -
along with Tor we've already had some discussions with Tactical Tech,
Open Rights Group, and a some Human Rights groups and NGOs. Obviously
we're still in the planning stages at the moment, but happy to answer
any questions, and open to anyone who wants to get involved.

Thanks

Dan

On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 4:03 PM, Nathan of Guardian
<nathan at guardianproject.info <mailto:nathan at guardianproject.info>> wrote:

    On 02/23/2012 10:30 AM, Guardian Contact: Daniel Stanley wrote:
    > I emailed a few weeks ago but havent had a response - Im
    organising a hackathon in London later this year focussing on
    censorship and security.
    > After talking to NGOs, one of the things they are really keen on
    is a tool just like Informacam and Obscuracam. We'd love one of the
    projects
    > at our hackathon to be helping upgrade, make more useable or
    security test these tools. Could someone contact me to discuss?

    Hi Dan. I have cc'd our SecureSmartCam dev list on this response.

    The main question is what type of skillset do you think will participate
    in your hackathon? If you really wanted to add new features, then you
    would need an Android UI type. If you wanted to focus on security
    capabilities, then obviously attracting people with that background
    would be necessary.

    Also, is there a group or organization that you are affiliated with
    (Small Axe?) that is the coordinator for this? Just curious.

    Best,
     Nathan