Conducting a Step-by-Step Red Team Attack in Higher Education

This workshop is designed to provide an in-depth understanding and hands-on experience in conducting a Red Team attack in the context of higher education institutions. It aims to equip university IT professionals, cybersecurity experts, and administrative staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to understand, prepare, and respond to sophisticated cyber threats.

Understanding Red Team Objectives:

• Learn the goals and methodologies of Red Team operations in a university setting, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities, testing security measures, and improving incident response.
• Threat Simulation: Simulate real-world cyber attacks to understand adversaries' tactics, techniques, and procedures against Higher Education institutions.
• Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical exercises that cover the entire lifecycle of a Red Team attack, from planning and reconnaissance to exploitation and post-exploitation

Outcomes

• Participants will experience the thrill of solving complex cybersecurity problems in a competitive environment.
• Teams will learn to strategize and collaborate under pressure
• Winners will gain recognition and valuable prizes contributing to their professional growt

Conclusion

This CTF competition promises to be a highly engaging and educational experience, offering a unique opportunity for participants to test and enhance their cybersecurity skills in a fun and competitive environment.

More Information:

Date: April 2, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Location: Parksville Room, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
Afternoon snacks will be provided for this workshop.
A minimum of 15 participants is required to host this workshop (up to a maximum of 30).

REMINDERS:

• Participants must bring their own laptop with power cords.
• Previous IT experience is required, but all levels are welcome.