Cybersecurity Awareness & AI Workshop
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Enterprise vs. Startup in Cybersecurity – October 10, 2024
Are you curious about the differences between working at a large enterprise and a fast-paced startup in the world of cybersecurity?
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Date: October 10th, 2024
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM PST
Clark Hall 322
We’ve got two amazing speakers to help you explore both sides:
Nadia Mazzarolo – Co-founder/CEO of CoGuard, giving us the inside scoop on the startup mentality and what it’s like to drive innovation and agility.
Alena Funtikova-White – Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at State Farm Insurance, offering a peek into the enterprise environment, where structure and large-scale impact are the name of the game.
Why Attend? Discover the career paths in both types of organizations Learn the pros and cons of each environment Get practical tips for navigating your cybersecurity career! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from experts who have experienced both worlds!
Brought to you by the ISSA Student Chapter at San Jose State University
Burp Suite Workshop
Learn how to (ethically) break the websites you use every day!
Learn the basics of Burp Suite and the inner workings of HTTP servers. Work through security flaws in a group, find vulnerabilities in action, learn how to make safer websites.
Meeting Bi-Weekly starting Thursday the 26th of September! No prior experience needed! Bring your laptop and a hacker mindset.
Burp Suite Workshop
Date: Thursday, September 26th
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Attend:
Virtually: CIS Discord
In-Person: Clark Hall 322
Register for the 2024 National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair!
The National Cybersecurity Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cybersecurity Community are hosting the eighth annual National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair.
September 27, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
Students must register using their sjsu.edu email. Here is the link to register. https://caecommunity.6connex.com/event/virtual/students/login
Where it asks for university affiliation, San Jose State University is listed at the bottom.
You are required to upload your resume, so make sure it is ready to go (e.g., proofread). Try to stick to one page, no more than two pages depending on projects/extracurricular activities.
Cybersecurity and Healthcare Workshop with Steve Shirley
The CIS Club will host a guest speaker, Steve Shirley, who will give a presentation on information technology in healthcare.
Date: April 16, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Steve Shirley has over over 44 years experience in the Information Technology field, with over 12 years experience in healthcare as the Vice President Information Technology and Chief Information Officer for Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado. He led a dedicated team of IT Professionals in support of the mission and strategic plan of the hospital.
He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Colorado State University – Pueblo, a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics and an Associates of Applied Science degree in Computer Science Technology, both from the University of Southern Colorado. He is also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Colorado.
Sign up for free RSA College Day Conference!
RSAC College Day: Fostering the Next Generation in Cybersecurity
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Where: Moscone Center, San Francisco
Who: Current College Students and 2023 Graduates
Cost: Free
It’s estimated that there are more than 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs across the globe, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. And the number of bad guys isn’t exactly decreasing, either. That’s why we need you, aspiring cybersecurity professionals.
RSA Conference is the world’s largest cybersecurity event and the meeting point for cybersecurity’s most accomplished innovators and experts. So, whether you’re a current student or recent 2023 graduate, our annual College Day is the place to explore this field, hear from the best, and gain insight into what’s next, who’s hiring, and even get your resume reviewed.
You’ll receive a free, one-day pass for Thursday, May 9 that gives you access to dozens of sessions and keynotes plus two tailored experiences just for you.
Learning Labs and Birds of a Feather are not open to RSAC College Day Pass holders. The Closing Celebration is open to all pass types. Priority will be given to Full Conference Pass and Expo Plus Pass holders, with limited seating available for College Day Pass and Expo Pass holders.
Participation Requirements
RSA Conference requires all students attending RSAC College Day to show proof of current student status by doing one of the following.
- Register using an .edu email address
- Provide a copy of current class schedule with valid student ID or proof of 2023 graduation.
The conference is for four days, but it can be pricey. The College Day is free for students.
If you are planning on attending, let us know on Discord! We can meet up as a club at the event!
CAN YOU HACK IT? Spring 2024 Hackathon 3/31
Dear SJSU Students,
SJSU’s Cyber Intelligence and Security Club will be hosting a hackathon on March 30th 1:00 p.m. PST via Zoom. The hackathon is free and open to all San Jose State University Students.
Participants will use KC7, an online game, and be fully immersed in the role of a cybersecurity analyst as they work with real analytical tools, such as Azure Data Explorer and Kusto Query Language, to solve cybersecurity challenges. Participants will be competing against each other in teams of 3-5 to win the competition!
No experience in hacking is necessary. Just interest in cybersecurity!
Register now by completing the following form. Additional information will be emailed to registered participants.
For more information, please feel free to contact Dr. Tonia San Nicolas-Rocca, Associate Professor in the School of Information. Email address is tonia.sannicolas-rocca@sjsu.edu.
Let’s have some fun!
CompTIA Workshop with Brian Matzelle
The CIS Club will host a guest speaker, Brian Matzelle, who will give a presentation on CompTIA cybersecurity credentials.
Date: February 20, 2024
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Brian Matzelle is the Director of US Academic Business Development at CompTIA.
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the leading voice and advocate for the information technology ecosystem.
CompTIA provides training and certification in cybersecurity, information networks, and data analytics. Visit https://www.comptia.org for more information.
