Facebook Cybersecurity and Facebook VetWorking has teamed up with CodePath.org to teach veterans who are currently students or experienced professionals with some CS/IT background or has a CS degree, the fundamentals of Cybersecurity. There will be hands-on challenges of: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting), CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery), SQLI (SQL Injection), CTF (Capture The Flag) competition, and more!
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CodePath.org is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization increasing diversity in tech by transforming college computer science. At over 30 schools, CodePath.org supplements university curriculum with courses co-developed with top technology companies. Find out more at www.codepath.org
Where?
Facebook Seattle, WA
When?
Every Thursday evening from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for 12 weeks starting in September 12th, 2019.
*Class will not meet on Oct 31st and Nov 21st due to holidays
Who may apply and when is the deadline?
This program is designed for veterans, please see course requirements for additional prerequisites. Please only apply if you are able to be on campus during the course and are fully committed, since spots are very limited.
Applications will close on August 30th, 2019
What does the course entail?
Check out the full course description here.
Students should...
Have introductory knowledge of:
* Engineering and programming
* Web applications and web development
* Middleware such as web servers and databases
Be pursuing courses or have prior experience related to computer science that includes:
* Fundamental CS concepts such as data structures and algorithms
* Hands-on programming/scripting experience
* Application development and design
Requirements:
* Be able to dedicate 5-10 hours to the course outside of class sessions for 12 weeks
* Submit an application along with a resume
* Submit pre-course work if requested
Will there be a cost? How about my dinner?
The course is free, same with the free yummy dinner!
* Travel and any lodging is at student's expense
How do I know if I got accepted?
By submitting your application it will show us that you are interested and a committee will review your interest and reach out to you if they decide to move forward. Some pre-course work may be required.
Is this course only for students?
No, it is open to anyone. When we reference students in the application or course, it refers to a student of this course.
Is it mandatory to attend in person?
Yes, this course is challenging and you wouldn't want to miss out.
Will this be hosted in other locations?
As of right now the class is only held in Seattle, WA - we are looking for other locations to expand to in the future so stayed tuned!
How much time should I expect to spend outside of class to work on assignments and challenges?
This may vary per person, but approximately 5-10 hours/week.
Advantages of taking this course?
This course will be a lot of fun with hands-on challenges where you actually find ways to break into web applications. There will also be a CTF (Capture The Flag) competition with different universities. Gain more skills to put on your resume and LinkedIn. Don't be that Layer 8 (user) problem that messes everything up!
Get educated and hack all the things!
What can I get out of this course?
If you complete the course successfully, you will receive a Facebook CodePath.org certificate.
Students who do well are eligible to apply for scholarships to attend conferences.
* This is a workshop course for you to learn and improve self skills, not a job or placement offer. *
Questions? Please reach out to our team at csuvets@fb.com
