Explore Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity Careers: Ops 101

Overview

Want to learn to out-hack the hackers? Start here! In this one-day workshop, you will get hands-on practice with the tools and techniques of penetration testers and ethical hackers. Get a taste of the Code Fellows cybersecurity program, learn how to find and exploit computer systems, and explore cybersecurity career pathways.

Ops 101 is about experiencing what cybersecurity is all about, through a day-long immersive course for beginners that focuses on hands-on usage of the tools and techniques of ethical hackers. The only technical skill required to take the course is basic computer use familiarity.

Get a taste of the all-new Code Fellows Cyber Ops program, learn how systems are exploited, so you know how to defend them.

Outcomes

In 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

Prerequisites

General familiarity with using a computer
Comfort with web applications like Facebook, Google Docs, or Outlook
Recommended typing speed of 30 words per minute

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 the Zoom call, while simultaneously using Chrome for accessing resources online.

Professionalism

Punctuality, participation in discussions, completion of assignments, and demonstration of professional courtesy to others are required, in accordance with our Code of Conduct. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of the workshop. Passing requires attendance at the full workshop.

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