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Ops 101: Explore Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity Careers
In this one-day workshop, students 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.
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
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
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Vulnerability Assessment and Management
- Cyber Operations
- Systems Architecture
Feedback
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