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Cybersecurity: Discovery (Littlerock, CA)

Make connections and test drive the high-earning career of cybersecurity in this expert-led program.

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Format:
In-person

Duration:
20 hours

Cost:
FREE

      Cybersecurity needs you (and pays BIG)

      There's a skills gap that cyber companies are desperate to fill

      700K

      unfilled cybersecurity roles in the United States

      99K

      median entry-level salary

      31%

      labor demand growth over next 10 years

      Program Details

      Please bring a laptop and charger to work on. We'll provide the rest.

      DatesScheduleLocationEnrollment Link

      June 10th, 2024

      June 11 - 14th, 2024

      10AM - 3PM (PST)

      10AM - 3PM (PST)

      Virtual

      10833 E Ave. R Littlerock, CA 93543

      June 10th, 2024

      June 11 - 14th, 2024

      June 10th, 2024

      June 11 - 14th, 2024

      10AM - 3PM (PST)

      10AM - 3PM (PST)

      Virtual

      10833 E Ave. R Littlerock, CA 93543

      Itinerary


      YOUR FIRST CYBER POSITION

      Industry Challenge: Threat Analysis

      Welcome to your new cyber team! You and your classmates are joining an elite Cyber investigative team supporting governments, companies and citizens. You will be introduced to your cyber leadership and will be presented with major Cyber hacks that have real consequences.  Your team needs to work efficiently to understand which priorities to focus on and how best to mitigate the attacks.

      THREAT INTELLIGENCE

      Industry Challenge: System Hardening

      Stay ahead of bad actors working to disrupt major company websites and their customers through malicious code. Working with your team under guidance from industry professionals, find out where potential threats exist and who tampered with the website source code. Debrief with your team and present a system hardening plan to leadership and ensure your client's systems are safe.

      ZERO-DAY

      Industry Challenge: A New Danger

      Your team will tackle zero-day attacks, taking cues from the breach at Community Health Systems (CHS), where a vulnerability exposed the data of one million patients. You'll learn to identify and defend against such vulnerabilities through hands-on practice, focusing on critical strategies like system audits, access control, and staying updated on cybersecurity trends. You'll also work on crafting effective security protocols and incident response plans to quickly mitigate breaches. This concentrated effort will equip your team with the skills to protect sensitive information against the most unpredictable threats.

      CRISIS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

      Industry Challenge: Phishing Forensics

      The Chief Information Security Officer is on vacation and it's up to you and your team to deal with a phishing email that's infiltrated the company. There's no telling the damages so you have to be thorough, confident, and quick-thinking to assess the scope of the situation. There's a lot of people looking for answers and they're all coming to you to figure this out. Learn how to navigate a crisis in this exciting Cyber Challenge.

      CYBER CTF CHALLENGE

      Industry Challenge: CTF Competition

      Dive into the Cyber CTF Challenge, where you'll compete in a thrilling capture-the-flag contest to demonstrate your cybersecurity prowess. Alongside your team, tackle challenging puzzles and tasks, exploiting vulnerabilities and defending systems to outwit rival teams. This high-stakes environment tests your technical skills and ability to think on your feet, collaborate, and strategize under pressure. Aim for victory by capturing the flag, showcasing your team's mastery, and claiming your title in the cyber arena. Gear up for a fast-paced journey to the top, where skill, strategy, and teamwork are your keys to success.

      How to sign up:

      • 1. Click the button below

        That button will take you to the Work ED web app.

        Register
      • 2. Create a Work ED account

        Or login to an existing account.

        You will need your student ID number and an email address.

      • 3. Enroll in The Littlerock Cyber Discovery Program

        You're all set!

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