Red Flags, Real Careers: Cybersecurity Careers and Skill-building Seminar

About this event

UCR Information Technology Solutions invites university students, faculty, and staff from across the UC system and inland empire to attend a free, full-day seminar to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the diversity of careers available in the cybersecurity field. Attendees will learn how to spot red flags, test their skills with games, including novice and advanced capture the flag sessions, improve their resume with a resume-building workshop, and hear from experts about various career paths.

No experience is required, and you’re welcome to stay all day or drop in for the sessions that interest you most.

Who is this event for?:

• All UC students, faculty, and staff;

• Students, faculty, and staff from our neighboring universities and community colleges (California Baptist University, California State University, San Bernardino, La Sierra University, Loma Linda University, Riverside Community College District, University of Redlands);

• Staff working for the County of Riverside or City of Riverside

Seminar to include:

• Keynote : Hear from an industry expert about the current state of cybersecurity and how AI is rapidly changing the landscape

• Careers in Cybersecurity panel discussion : A panel of experts will discuss their unique paths to cybersecurity-related careers, the skills that are becoming key to cybersecurity work, and advice for those entering the job force

• Capture the Flag competitions : Two hands-on challenges hosted by Corelight. The Novice session at 10 AM is built for first-timers. The Advanced session at 1 PM is for those ready to test their skills. Amazing prizes for session winners! Note : Separate registration is required and you may only register for one session.

• Table Talks : Sit down with an expert and pick their brain about cybersecurity and careers.

• “Spot the Red Flag” live game : Over lunch, volunteers compete game-show style to call out real scams targeting students.

• Resume-building Workshop : Learn how to build a resume that gets noticed.

• Hosted lunch : Buffet style lunch provided to all full-day registrants