SANS Institute invites those interested and passionate about information security to take part in challenging six-day, hands-on, security training courses taught by experts in the field. These immersion-style courses include network penetration testing and ethical hacking, exploit writing, forensic analysis, and Security Essentials boot camp.
The CSS's primary intent is to present cryptography and network security-related research and original unpublished results from current, ongoing studies. CSS encourages theoretical and/or applied research papers, case studies, and work-in-progress presentations.
SANS Institute invites those interested and passionate about information security to take part in challenging five-day, hands-on, security training courses taught by experts in the field. These immersion-style courses include network penetration testing and ethical hacking, exploit writing, forensic analysis, and Security Essentials boot camp.
TechCrunch Disrupt is a conference and competition to find the brightest, most talented technology startups to launch their products and services in front of investors, media, and influential members of the field.
High school, college, and professional teams compete in the Maryland Cyber Challenge. Events include network defense, forensics, capture-the-flag, and more. This statewide cyber competition and conference aims to challenge skills and encourage more students and young professionals to pursue a career in cybersecurity.
CSAW CTF is competition designed for undergraduate students who are trying to break into cyber security.
The Saturday Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Grades 4-5 provides a fun and interactive learning experience for girls and boys who are interested in technology, computers, and cybersecurity. Undergraduate students will lead engaging activities that will introduce participants to the basics of cybersecurity and computer science. This event is designed to improve critical thinking skills and offer students an introduction to computing and security. We will accept up to 40 students for this event.
The Saturday Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Grades 6-8 provides an interactive learning and mentoring experience for girls in grades 6-8 who are interested in technology, computers, and cybersecurity! Undergraduate students will lead activities in various computer and technology related topics. This event will provide girls the opportunity to learn everything they need to know to safely use the internet and technology with confidence! We will accept up to 70 girls for this event.