Overview
Interested in a new career in cybersecurity? Start here! In this one-day workshop, you’ll get to experience the process of evaluating personal cybersecurity levels and making changes to proactively defend against cyber-attack.
Ops 101 is about learning what cybersecurity is all about, through a day-long immersive course for beginners that focuses on protecting yourself using tools like a password management system.
Get a taste of the all-new Code Fellows cyber ops program, learn how systems are evaluated for security risks, and implement your own defensive processes.
Outcomes
At the end of this workshop, you will:
- Get the latest personal cybersecurity best practices
- Discover how much of your data the cybercriminals can see
- Use web resources to check for personal data exposure
- Distinguish good from bad passwords, and learn what’s even better than passwords
- Protect your online accounts with a secure, cloud-based password manager
- Assess and improve your own personal cybersecurity postures
- Research and create a report on a critical area of digital hygiene for your friends and family
Topics
Why is cybersecurity important?
- The art of technology risk management
- Case studies in modern cybersecurity
What does a career in cybersecurity look like?
- Career paths
- Certifications
- Continuous education
What is personal cybersecurity?
- How cybersecurity affects you
- How to protect yourself and your data
Material Requirements
You are required to bring your own laptop or Chromebook. Also, bring along all your personal mobile devices including phones and tablets for lab exercises in keeping your stuff secured.