Slug Security’s introduction to CTF competitions course (season 3) is returning once again for Spring Quarter 2025! (tentative schedule TuTh 5:20-6:55pm w/ section F 1:20-2:25pm in BE-97)
TL:DR – Learn how to hack and compete in cybersecurity competitions, all while earning course credits
This course is designed to cover the common categories often seen in CTFs. We will cover the following topics:
- Linux Basics: Command line, getting help, installing tools
- Forensics: File analysis, network traffic analysis
- Steganography: Hiding data in plain sight
- Web Exploitation: SQL injection, XSS, CSRF
- Real-life Hacking: CVEs, 0-days
And additional supplementary hacking topics!
This course provides a great hands-on experience for those interested in cybersecurity to explore what hacking is all about. By completing this course, you will earn 3 units of credit and fulfill the PR-E GE requirement.
Because this course is geared towards those who have no experience, we are restricted to enrolling only first and second year students by credit count. If you currently have junior or senior standing, please fill out this form and we will consider you for the course.
View the course listing here for more information. Contact slugsec@ucsc.edu with any questions about the course.
