7968 Hosts CrowdStrike Red Team & IR Talk
The 7968 student club partnered with CrowdStrike to host a Red Team event on March 27, where red team and incident response professionals shared insights into their day‑to‑day work, essential cybersecurity skills, and pathways into the field.
The 7968 student club hosted a Red Team event on Friday, March 27, in partnership with CrowdStrike, connecting students with industry professionals working on the front lines of cybersecurity. Red team and incident response specialists shared insight into what it’s like to work in offensive security and incident response, offering a realistic look at the roles and responsibilities involved.
The speakers discussed what a typical day looks like for a red teamer or an incident responder, the technical and soft skills needed to succeed, and practical ways for students to begin learning more about cybersecurity. They also highlighted what employers look for in entry‑level candidates and how students can start preparing now for careers in the field.