Cybersecurity – basics

Cybersecurity is now available at Girls Code Fun!

The goal of the “Basics of Cybersecurity” course is to discuss the most important concepts, areas, and tools used in the world of cybersecurity. This will allow participants to identify the most interesting direction for their further education and development. Additionally, graduates will receive free access to another online cybersecurity course. This course will be available on an external online platform, 6 hours in Polish, for self-study.

Who is this course for?
We recommend it to women who want to enter the IT world and explore their development opportunities in the popular field of cybersecurity.

Agenda:

• Introduction – cybersecurity and risk management, Types of attacks, OSI layers, Continuity of operations: backup, DRaS
• Network protection – network, network segmentation, firewall, Email protection, SD-WAN, VPN and remote access, Cryptography, Vulnerability management
• Application protection – WAF and OWASP Top10, Secure code (DevOps and SecOps), SOC, introduction to the MITRE ATT&CK® framework, Kill Chain, Endpoint protection – XDR vs antivirus, Mobile device protection – MDM
• Social engineering and prevention methods, AI and deepfakes, Cyber hygiene and physical protection, Top experts (manufacturers) in the cybersecurity industry (Gartner), Certification paths, Technical workshops (e.g., based on the description of the current infrastructure of company X and the threats it faces – propose actions and tools to secure company X – where will you start? What questions will you ask? What tools will you use? – the topic may change and will be presented at the meeting).

Participation is free, but registration is required.

We all know that cybersecurity is crucial today for both individuals and companies. We also know what hacking attacks are and wish no one has to experience them. If you think this IT field could be your development path, just check it out.

Learn the basics of cybersecurity and identify the direction in which you can develop.

The course consists of 4 sessions with cybersecurity expert Marta Galińska, who will introduce you to the world of cybersecurity. There will be 3 sessions of 2 hours each and 1 session of 3 hours. The last session will be longer and will include an exercise/workshop that will summarize the knowledge covered in this compendium.

Session Dates: August 1, 5, 8, 12, 2024 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, and the last session exceptionally from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

The workshops will be led by Marta, who trains and helps protect against cyberattacks daily. She has the knowledge and the desire to share it with as many people as possible. We are excited that she will be conducting the course at our Foundation!