Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity Workshop

LAU Beirut campus

The Department of Computer Science and Mathematics and the SoAS Software Institute at the Lebanese American University, in collaboration with Semicolon, invite you to an upcoming Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity Workshop designed for high school students interested in exploring the world of digital security.

This interactive workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of cybersecurity through engaging demonstrations and hands-on learning. It begins with an overview of cybersecurity awareness, highlighting common online threats and safe digital practices, features live demonstrations of phishing and hardware hacking within ethical and bug bounty guidelines, and explores how websites and applications function while highlighting how security vulnerabilities are exploited.

Without any prior programming or cybersecurity experience, participants will engage in a hands-on cybersecurity challenge using beginner-friendly labs that simulate real-world scenarios in a controlled environment, with a live leaderboard highlighting the top performers.

Capacity: 35-40

Fee: Free

Hurry up and register before May 13, 2026.

Since seats are limited, registration does not guarantee attendance; a confirmation email will be sent to selected participants.

Learning Objectives:

• Build an understanding of fundamental cybersecurity and ethical hacking principles
• Develop insight into attacker and defender mindsets and how digital systems are secured against threats
• Explore real-world cybersecurity scenarios to understand practical security challenges
• Engage in guided, hands-on problem-solving activities within a safe and legally controlled environment
• Gain awareness of academic pathways and future career opportunities in cybersecurity