CyberDefenders is an independently funded nonprofit project.
Our Hackathons!
Our Summer 2019 mini-hackathon & demo day is on Aug 17 at Berkeley Sky Deck - apply below!
Cyber Defenders Hackathon - March 2018 - YouTube
Cyber Defenders Hackathon - March 2018
Apply Now! The Cyber Defenders Summer Hackathon & Demo Day is on Aug 17, from 9:30am - 12:30pm at Berkeley Skydeck, Berkeley, CA.
Recap! The Cyber Defenders Hackathon was on June 1, from 9am-6pm at Merritt College, Oakland, CA. Its a wrap!
Photos Hackathon Photos (please add any photos you have): Head Shots, General.
Industry Feedback: Check industry evaluations of the projects below. Congratulations to all teams, special accolades to Fingerprint blocker (winner) and Local Business Defender (runner-up).
Student Feedback & Opportunities: Links coming soon. We are offering two paid certifications for Comp TIA for winners if the students complete them before July 15 with the help of test out curricula.
Next Up We will have our Summer Program from July 1 to Aug 15 at Merritt College. Application details are now available for all hackathon attendees.
Hackathon Projects & Industry Feedback
Two Party Authentication
Our project solves authentication of services problem for small businesses. Is that really PG&E or Bank Of America who called your business to offer a new deal?
Industry Feedback
- Caleb Fenton (Research Lead, SentinelOne)--This is a problem worthy of solving.
- Brian Koref (Senior Director Information Security, Sage Intacct, Inc.)--You've done a great job representing a real problem in society.
- Steve Trush (Deputy Director of Citizen Clinic, at Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity)--This is a very difficult project to solve and one that needs better solutions.
Local Business Defender
Given that the top 33.2% of all Alexa’s top 1,000,000 websites use https, it is imperative for net-involved businesses to step up. Our project aims to help with that.
devpost runner-up
Industry Feedback
- Caleb Fenton (Research Lead, SentinelOne)--There are several website security assessment tools.
- Brian Koref (Senior Director Information Security, Sage Intacct, Inc.)--Great idea. I suggest expanding your assessment.
- Steve Trush (Deputy Director of Citizen Clinic, at Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity)--This is a great idea that can have great local impact.
Cyber Security 1 Stop Shop
We are a browser plugin which is a one stop shop for all the Cyber Security best practices.
Industry Feedback
- Caleb Fenton (Research Lead, SentinelOne)--Seems like a decent solution to a problem.
- Brian Koref (Senior Director Information Security, Sage Intacct, Inc.)--Don't forget about backups! And awareness is key!
- Steve Trush (Deputy Director of Citizen Clinic, at Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity)--This is a good intervention for your current program.
Expel Exfiltration
We monitor sensitive information leaving small businesses. Our tools are built on scapy and snort.
Industry Feedback
- Caleb Fenton (Research Lead, SentinelOne)--This problem is called Data Loss Prevention.
- Brian Koref (Senior Director Information Security, Sage Intacct, Inc.)--You've definitely focused on an area which is a hot topic in cybersecurity.
- Steve Trush (Deputy Director of Citizen Clinic, at Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity)--You're tackling a very real problem.
Fingerprint Blocker
Websites are using alternative tracking methods to identify users. This blocks third-parties from tracking user device information.
Industry Feedback
- Caleb Fenton (Research Lead, SentinelOne)--Google really doesn't want to solve this.
- Brian Koref (Senior Director Information Security, Sage Intacct, Inc.)--Wow! Very innovative.
- Steve Trush (Deputy Director of Citizen Clinic, at Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity)--Solid presentation with real-time demo!
Hack My App
We intend to make a marketplace for small businesses to solicit application penetration testing.
Industry Feedback
- Caleb Fenton (Research Lead, SentinelOne)--There are a couple marketplaces for pentests.
- Brian Koref (Senior Director Information Security, Sage Intacct, Inc.)--Vulnerability / Risk Management and attracting talent are definitely current challenges.
- Steve Trush (Deputy Director of Citizen Clinic, at Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity)-- Good work on your presentation and prototype.
Bootcamp
All experiences and backgrounds welcome
- Participate in a week long bootcamp before the hackathon, required to be eligible to apply!
During this event, you will:
- Explore cybersecurity with fun board games, card games, escape room challenges, and more.
- Complete a tangible cybersecurity project.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will you provide computers?
No, we expect hackathon participants to bring their laptops. We will have a few available as loaners.
Is bootcamp completion required to get an invitation?
Yes, our bootcamp is designed so that you can get the most out of the hackathon.
Will you have mentoring session for the bootcamp?
Yes! Our first online session is scheduled.
Judges
Steve Trush, Director, Citizen - CLTC
Brian Koref, Director of Information Security, Sage-Intacct
Caleb Fenton, Security Researcher, SentinelOne
Mentors
- Gregory Moore, Federal Reserve
- Andrew Mei, Security Engineer, Sage-Intacct
Hackathon Day
Checklist, Mentor Presentations & Workshops, Submissions
Agenda
- 8:30-9:00am - Breakfast & Registration
- 09:00-09:30 - Welcome & Introductions
- 09:30-11:00 - Mentor Introductions, Ideas & Team forming
- 11:00-12:00 pm - (Optional) Introduction to CyberSecurity Bootcamp
- 12:00-1:00 - Lunch Break
- 1:00-4:00 - Hack time
- 4:00-5:00 - Presentations & Demo
- 5:00-5:30pm - Closing Keynote
- 5:30-6:00pm - Awards & Networking
Cyber Defenders is a cybersecurity program training Silicon Valley high school and community college students in industry-level cybersecurity skills including application security, network security, penetration testing, machine learning, and AI. Employer partners include Facebook, Malwarebytes, Tanium, Symantec, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Shape Security and others. Alumni have transferred to CS degree programs at UC Berkeley, UC Davis, and cybersecurity internships.