Tools to learn, practice, and get hired
A curated starting point for members, from first tutorials to certifications and conferences. Have a suggestion? Send it to the board.
Learning platforms
Hack The Box Academy
Guided cybersecurity courses that start from the fundamentals, like Linux and networking basics. Free to start.
academy.hackthebox.com
LeetCode
Coding practice for data structures and algorithms. Start with the Easy problems to get ready for internship interviews.
leetcode.com
OWASP Top 10
The standard list of the biggest web app security risks, in plain language. A good place to start learning web security.
owasp.org
picoCTF
Free capture the flag competition and practice challenges built for students by Carnegie Mellon.
picoctf.org
TryHackMe
Guided, beginner-friendly rooms covering security fundamentals and hands-on hacking labs.
tryhackme.com
W3Schools
Free tutorials and try-it-yourself examples for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and more.
w3schools.com
Internships and careers
CyberSeek
Interactive data on cybersecurity jobs, salaries, and career pathways across the United States.
cyberseek.org
NICCS Career Resources
CISA's free career hub with training listings and a guide to the different cybersecurity roles.
niccs.cisa.gov
WiCyS Helper
A custom Discord bot created by a Kean WiCyS e-board member. Upload your resume in our Discord server to match and find internship opportunities.
discord.gg
Scholarships and fellowships
WiCyS National Scholarships
Scholarships, conference stipends, and programs offered through the national WiCyS organization.
wicys.org
SANS Cyber Academies
Free training and scholarship-backed career accelerators from the SANS Institute.
sans.org
WiCyS Security Training Scholarship
A multi-tier scholarship from WiCyS and the SANS Institute for members new to the field. Check the page for the next application window.
wicys.org
Certifications
Cisco Networking Academy
Free self-paced cybersecurity courses from Cisco, from Introduction to Cybersecurity to Ethical Hacker, plus prep for the entry-level CCST Cybersecurity certification.
netacad.com
CompTIA Certifications
Security+, Network+, and other entry certifications. Kean is a CompTIA academic partner, so current students save 35 to 55% on exam vouchers and study materials when they buy with their Kean email. The Center for Cybersecurity in Hynes Hall 502 can help you get started.
kean.edu
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
An entry-level certification with no work experience required. ISC2 offers free training and exam options for new candidates, so check the page for current terms.
isc2.org
Conferences
DEF CON
One of the largest hacker conventions in the world, held each summer in Las Vegas, with hands-on villages and contests open to first-timers.
defcon.org
GMiS Conference
The annual Great Minds in STEM conference, connecting students with employers, scholarships, and mentors. Kean students can attend fully funded through CAHSI and the NSF IUSE program.
gmisconference.org
Annual WiCyS Conference
The flagship conference bringing together students, professionals, and recruiters each year. Presidents and vice presidents of WiCyS student chapters are automatically approved for the travel scholarship when they apply.
wicys.org
Looking for something specific like study groups or mock interviews? Reach out to us and we will point you in the right direction.