Learners build hands-on cybersecurity skills by solving real Capture the Flag challenges, taught live and unscripted by a CompTIA CySA+ certified analyst.
This live online course immerses teens in the world of ethical hacking and cybersecurity through hands-on activities and real-world cyber challenges. Learners will gain practical skills in Linux basics, cryptography, web exploitation, and forensics by solving Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges, which are used by cybersecurity professionals for training. The curriculum emphasizes ethical considerations, discussing why unauthorized access is illegal and the importance of responsible disclosure. Students will learn to navigate a command line, understand file permissions, and utilize tools like grep, find, strings, and pipes. They will also explore various ciphers (base64, Caesar, ROT13, XOR), hashing, and the distinctions between encoding, hashing, and encryption. Furthermore, the camp covers web exploitation, including how browsers interact with servers, reading HTTP requests, inspecting page source, cookies, and developer tools. The course is designed to be discussion-driven and interactive, with learners actively participating in problem-solving and steering the sessions.
A typical 55-minute session begins with a 5-minute opening to discuss the previous week's challenge, followed by a 10-minute concept introduction with a live demonstration, and then a 30-minute live solve of a fresh cyber challenge where learners direct the actions.
This camp is best for curious teens comfortable with typing and using a web browser, who are willing to engage with problems and have no prior cybersecurity, Linux, or coding experience.
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