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    "The hands-on experience with the python script was amazing. And being able to write the email for the team most affected was a game changer for me."-- Student from Southern New Hampshire University
    "Firstly i thank you so much .it is a very program which is helps me a lot like me. After attending this program i get more interest. even though i don't more about cybersecurity i get a some idea about the cybersecurity"-- Student from Acharya Nagarjuna University
    "Please provide me with more context! I need to know what "program" you're referring to. For example, are you asking about: A software program? (e.g., "What did you like about the word processing program?") A television program? (e.g., "What did you like about the documentary on wildlife?") An educational program? (e.g., "What did you like about t..."-- Student from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada Universtiy
    "I liked the practical of the tasks and the research that I had to carry out in order to fulfil the tasks"-- Student from Southend High School for Girls
    "The AIG Cyber & Information Security Team’s advisory program is commendable for several reasons: 1. **Clarity and Structure**: The advisory template is well-organized, providing a clear and concise format for communicating vulnerabilities. This helps in ensuring that the message is easily understood by the recipients. 2. **Comprehensive Informati..."-- Student from Marwadi University
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    Shields Up: Cybersecurity
    Shields Up: Cybersecurity

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Responding to a zero-day vulnerability
    30-60 mins
    Intermediate
    CISA has just released an alert on a new zero-day vulnerability for Apache Log4j. Research the vulnerability and publish an advisory to affected teams to alert and prevent exploitation.
    What you'll learn
    • How to address a vulnerability that may affect Product Development Staging Environment infrastructure
    What you'll do
    • Review some recent publications from the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
    • Research the reported vulnerability
    • Draft an email to affected teams to alert them of the vulnerability, and explain how to remediate

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at AIG. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced2-3 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

    Welcome to AIG’s Shields Up: Cybersecurity Job Simulation!

    In this simulation, you will learn skills - both non-technical and technical - that are used in the world of cybersecurity. Specifically, notify internal stakeholders that may be at risk from a ransomware attack and then help recover some hacked files. You will learn how to analyze alerts from the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the FBI and the NSA - and then apply the intel to reduce the risk of an attack on AIG.

    We hope this program provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career in cybersecurity!

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    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Cybersecurity
    Vulnerability Management
    Security Consulting
    Problem Solving
    Research
    Communication
    Data Analysis
    Strategy
    Software Development
    Python Programming

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at AIG. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to AIG. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
    Talent Network Open

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to AIG. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Shields Up: Cybersecurity

    As an Information Security Analyst, analyze security alerts and respond to a ransomware attack using Python and stakeholder management skills

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