s your washing machine waging war on the Pentagon? Is your TV secretly monitoring your every move? It might just be! In our increasingly interconnected world, safeguarding information systems and personal data is more crucial than ever. This course will provide an in-depth overview of Information Security, covering its core concepts and both the alarming and amusing implications of our digital age. Dustin Masterson, a Sr. Information Security Engineer who has experience securing information systems and data for multiple Fortune 500 companies, will present a practical introduction to ethical hacking where you will learn how to protect yourself, your belongings, and your data in today’s landscape. Participants are encouraged to bring a device to class to participate in Practical Hacking (Optional.)