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ACM Cyber

Lockpicking 102

What are Cybersecurity Certifications?

credentials that demonstrate an extensive level of knowledge or skills in the field of cybersecurity

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• various certifications to explore a broad set of fields or refine a specific skill set
• targeted for different levels of expertise
• offered by CompTIA, ISC², Cisco, Google, AWS, and more!
• take an exam (sometimes free) and get certified!

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Why get Certified?

• fill gaps in your cyber knowledge
• opportunity to learn the basics and explore interesting fields within computer science
• build foundational knowledge to pursue research, internship, career goals
• demonstrates your desire to learn, grow, and your passion and commitment to understanding and excelling in your profession
• show employers that you know your sh!t

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ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity

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• aimed for entry-level experience
• free exam and training available from ISC²

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Week 6: 11/08

Week 7: 11/15

Week 8: 11/20

CompTIA Security+

• some cyber knowledge recommended
• extensive registration and training process

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workshops throughout the winter + spring quarter!

Capture the Flag

What are CTFs?

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CTFs are hacking games where the goal is to find a hidden string or “flag”!

Categories: OSINT, cryptography, reverse eng, web exploit, pwn (network exploit), etc.

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Hack the Vote: Election themed CTF! Once every 4 years!

BlockCTF: Industry CTF hosted by Square!

GlacierCTF: Hosted by a cracked Austrian team!

November Timeline

CTF Calendar Link🔗

Where? Fishbowl/CSE B225

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When?

7pm-Midnight!

acmurl.com/

ctf-calendar

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Who? Any skill level! We’re also hunting for future SDCTF 2025 challenge writers!

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Mobile Payments/NFC Workshop

Learn more about the tech that’s used for payments, getting into buildings, and other fun stuff

And more about cybersecurity in the realm of payments and finance

Week 9

r3tr0 t@Les

Storytime with Cyber

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Ever wonder what nefarious methods people used before the age of computers to gain stuff?

maybe 💸💸 or 🏘️ or even just ✨✨✨??

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