SET Workshops: Cybersecurity
Series of workshops about cyber security in the format of webinars and practical tasks, available for free.
Program Overview
SET Workshops: Cybersecurity — covers three basic topics related to cybersecurity: pen-testing, the business assessment of information security risks of companies, and security audit management on the Internet. During three workshops, speakers will talk about each area, and you will be able to practice your skills.
What you will learn
Workshop units
Web Application Security Risks: XSS injections, SQL injections, and authentication weaknesses
The workshop consists of three separate sessions: XSS injections, SQL injections, and the general theory of authentication weaknesses. In the recorded videos, the lecturer analyzes the theory and vulnerability frameworks and explains all the key features of improving data validation using examples.
It also provides 10 lab exercises that will allow you to master the material.
Company's information security risk assessment
The workshop is dedicated to the assessment and management of information security risks. Frequently, cyber threats are not perceived by companies in the same way as other business risks and are ignored until the last moment.
Learn why this is a disastrous strategy and how to predict potential business risks comprehensively.
Burp Suite essentials
Learn about the functionality and features of Burp Suite, an advanced platform for web application security audit. The program allows you to comprehensively manage and accelerate the process of modeling cyber attacks. This way, you can effectively investigate your company's information security.
MENTORS AND TUTORS
Nadia Klymenko
Lecturer at the Department of Information Technology at SET University, Master’s degree in cybersecurity.
Senior Application Security Engineer at the Israeli startup Bizzabo
Anastasiia Ostapenko
Lecturer at the Department of Information Technology at SET University, Master’s degree in cybersecurity, information security consultant, CEO of Simple Security & Compliance.
Yuriy Tsarenko
Certified expert in cybersecurity and web security. Information Security Analyst at Ciklum
FOR WHOM
Trainee and junior developers
Software developers and information security professionals who want to learn more about cybersecurity
QA and customer support specialists
All those who are interested in their own information security and have no previous experience in cybersecurity
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there feedback on the results of the practical assignments?
Unfortunately, the workshops have already taken place, so there is no opportunity to get feedback from mentors on laboratory work. However, we recommend you do all the practical tasks to consolidate the material.
Is it necessary to have coding skills to successfully complete the workshops?
No, programming skills are not required, but they can make completing practical and laboratory assignments easier.
What format are the classes held in?
Webinars with mentors and lab assignments are provided online in a recorded format. You can watch lectures and complete assignments at your own pace.
Is there a certificate for completing the workshops?
No, there is no certificate of completion. This is a short-term overview program aimed to introduce you to the field of cybersecurity and improve your information literacy. However, you can implement gained skills in your daily work.
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