On this episode of CMKL's Distinguished Lecture series, we welcome 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐙𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐙𝐡𝐚𝐨 to give a talk on "𝑼𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚: 𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅."

In today's rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, understanding systems and software security is crucial. Our talk aims to demystify these core concepts, emphasizing their importance in safeguarding digital infrastructures.Attendees will explore various pathways for acquiring essential skills, including educational courses, self-taught practices, and community engagements.

Plus, we'll highlight key strategies and resources for continuous learning and staying updated with the latest security trends. In addition, we'll also showcase practical applications using our in-house Capture-the-flag platform, providing hands-on experience in tackling real-world security challenges.

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🎤Prof. Ziming Zhao is currently an assistant professor at the University at Buffalo, USA. In fall 2024, he will join the Khoury School of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, USA, as an associate professor.