Introduction
Sheffield's Ethical Hacking Society (aka ShefESH) provides weekly sessions during term-time to all its members. These sessions cover a wide range of cybersecurity topics, including networking, penetration testing, cryptography and more.
These sessions are typically 1 to 1.5 hours long, and include a quick lecture on the theory, followed by a practical exercise.
Responsibilities
- Planning and running weekly sessions
- Making myself available to help members
- Creating an inclusive environment for all members
What I've Accomplished
Elected as Inclusions Officer
March 2025
I've regularly attended ShefESH's weekly sessions since September 2024. After almost two semesters of attending, I decided I wanted to get more involved. As a member of ShefESH Committee, I will be able to do deeper research into cybersecurity and networking, and then share that knowledge with our members at our weekly sessions.
I went for the role of Inclusions Officer because I felt the position aligned best with my skills and interests. I want to ensure everyone feels welcome and is able to participate in our sessions.
Dr Prosanta Gope Guest Lecture
May 2025
Dr Prosanta Gope is a well-known and respected lecturer at the School of Computer Science. He shares an interest in cybersecurity and networking with our society, so we asked him to deliver a guest lecture to our members.
Dr Gope's lecture proved insightful, and encouraged a number of our members to continue their persuits into cybersecurity alongside their degree.