IU’s Cyber Security Club (CSC) is a growing community of alumni, faculty, and students. Over the past 10 years it has grown from 3 members and a staff sponsor to 250+ members. Through the efforts of many dedicated students and faculty over the years, we have been able to build a great foundation as a persistent community at Luddy. CSC has always been a place for people who are new to cybersecurity to explore and learn with others. We are a gateway to new students who can get connected with more experienced members and ease into this deep field. All students need to do is show up!
During the semester the club meets once a week, usually in the early evening. In meetings, we cover technical topics, bring in faculty or industry speakers, and discuss fundamental concepts. These meetings are fairly casual and serve more as open discussions on a topic rather than a formal lecture. CSC is meant to be social and a safe place to ask questions and explore. For the upcoming semester, the club will host 5 technical labs as well as 2 social, 2 networking, and 2 career development events. Finally, we will also do a walk through of a beginner Capture the Flag (CTF) game allowing students to get hands-on experience while working with a group. Some exciting events this semester include a walkthrough of process injection of malware as well as an introduction to metasploit! Additionally, one of our sub-groups, “Weekend Hackers” will be regularly meeting to deep dive on technical labs and activities that can be a little too involved for larger club meetings. There are many ways to get involved, meet new friends, and explore the field of cybersecurity in an approachable manner in CSC.
