Dedicated students around the country have formed cybersecurity clubs to continue their learning outside of the classroom. These clubs have created communities focused on research, competing and celebrating a passion for security. In this talk we will cover the amazing things students are accomplishing and explain the different ways industry professionals can get involved.
Shannon McHale (@little_hack3r) is the President RIT’s cybersecurity club, RITSEC (formerly SPARSA and RC3). The “Lil Prez” stands at 5’3″ and is in the middle of her 3rd year of school. She may be small, but she hopes to make a big impact on the industry. Her security interests are social engineering, physical pentesting, red teaming, and competition infrastructures.