Computer Security - CTF | Level 2: Encoding/Decoding, Hidden Messages, and More
This is a one time course that will increase students understanding of cybersecurity, and teaches them more skills and techniques to use in online CTF competitions. This is a Level 2 class, and students should have taken Level 1.
Pranay B
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(21)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
The training here will enable students to compete in CTF games. CTF stands for "Capture the Flag." Online CTFs are a competition which deals with many areas of computer technology including: computer security, software vulnerabilities, programming languages, "hacking" websites, cryptography. This class will begin with a small lecture. The students will then be guided through the challenges. Students will be given a few minutes to solve the challenge, they are free to ask questions, discuss their thoughts. Then they will be guided on the solution and given more information about the cybersecurity implications.
Learning Goals
In this Level 2 class students will learn:
Binary, Hexadecimal, Base64, and ASCII systems
encoding/decoding of data
reading/editing of cookies
"experience" a vulnerable webpage
Personal Privacy Concerns when posting images online
Steganography (hiding messages inside files)
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need either a desktop or laptop. Students will need to have Google Chrome as their web browser. A tablet may not work for this course.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a software engineer with over 20 years experience in a University setting.
I have a Bachelors in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics from UCLA and a Masters of Computer Science from Georgia Tech.
I love sharing my knowledge with students.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-6 learners per class
