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Getting Newcomers into Infosec - The Tribulations of the Auburn University

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Learn about the challenges and strategies for introducing newcomers to information security through the experiences of the Auburn University Hackers Association. Explore the journey of building a cybersecurity student organization, from initial struggles to successful engagement techniques. Discover effective methods for teaching complex security concepts, fostering confidence in introverted members, and creating a supportive learning environment. Gain insights into structuring meetings, developing core learning loops, and balancing resource distribution to maintain student interest and participation in infosec education.

Syllabus

Intro
Inspiration
Outline
About Me
Quick CyberPatriot Aside
Produced Skills
Choosing Security
Back to Auburn: The Students
Attempt 1:AU-CTF
Pivot to doing talks
Fall 2016 - 40 members what do we even do • First Meeting is a general overview of what people do in the security field and
And they're gone
Spring 2017 - Don't botch the kickoff
Our Goal
Teaching through doing
Core Loop
Extracting feedback from low confidence introverts
That time I taught buffer overflows poorly
A Better Loop
The Cost of Giving Resources Early
It all comes back to confidence
Conclusion
Questions?

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