Cybercrime is one of the biggest threats facing companies and individuals worldwide today: according to Cybersecurity Ventures, it’s on track to cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. And if you use a computer, smart device, or the Internet, you’re at risk.
Whether you’re curious about a career in cybersecurity or just interested in learning how to protect yourself, our Cybersecurity for Beginners series is the perfect place for cyber n00bs to get familiar with the basics.
Each Cybersecurity for Beginners workshop will feature a hands-on lab, led by cyber pros, designed to boost your cybersec know-how. This is a no-strings-attached opportunity for you to gain technical knowledge and find out if cybersecurity is something you’re passionate about — no experience required. Just show up, and learn something new!
You’ll receive the virtual event link by email before your selected session. In the event you don’t receive it, join us on Zoom here. Please plan to log in promptly, and come ready with questions!
Upcoming Sessions:
Cybersecurity for Beginners: Intro to Wi-Fi
Tuesday, May 4th, 2021, 7-8:15PM ET
- Learn how Wi-Fi works and dive into strategies used to keep Wi-Fi networks secure from malicious hackers — or nosy neighbors who might take advantage of your lack of security. To participate in the lab portion, you will need to have access to your Wi-Fi router.
Who We Are:
Flatiron School and SecureSet Academy have joined forces to address the worldwide cybersecurity skills gap. Better together, we are able to provide access to immersive cybersecurity education for students all over the world, as well as the career coaching people need to succeed in the cybersecurity industry.
With SecureSet and Flatiron School, you can learn cybersecurity analytics and engineering at a number of campus locations and online. In addition to SecureSet’s courses in Denver and Colorado Springs, cybersecurity courses are available in Washington, D.C. and New York City through Flatiron School, whose curriculum is powered by SecureSet.
