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 to try out hacking techniques for yourself in a safe “cyber range”
- Discover how attackers find weaknesses and attack them
- Learn to think like a cybercriminal, using tools like social engineering, cryptography, and brute-force attacks
- Research and report on real-world exploits
- Explore career pathways to in-demand jobs in pen-testing and cybersecurity
Topics
What is a hacker?
- What separates the good from the bad
- Case studies in modern cybersecurity
How do hackers exploit systems?
- Hands-on practice with finding vulnerabilities
- Team based exercises in building and using hacking skills
What does a career in cybersecurity look like?
- Career paths
- Certifications
- Continuous education
Material Requirements
You are required to attend with your own laptop with the Chrome web browser installed, or a Chromebook. Your computer should allow you to participate in a Zoom call, while simultaneously using Chrome for accessing resources online.