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• Five Continents – One Tournament: BRICS+ CTF Finals Held at ITMO University

  Five continents, 105 countries, and 1,257 teams – Russia has recently hosted the online cybersecurity competition BRICS+ CTF. The final round of the contest, co-organized by ITMO University, took place on November 16 and welcomed 20 teams from eight countries. The team Friendly Maltese Citizens (international) finished first, followed by NE_SPRUSH (Russia) and Bushwhackers (Russia).

  20.11.2024

• Student Spotlight: Yash Kulkarni, India

  Yash, a Mumbai native now studying in St. Petersburg, shares an insider’s view on life as an exchange student at ITMO. From navigating new flavors to bonding with the locals, he reveals what it’s like to dive into Russian academia, the warmth of cultural exchange, and the joys of discovering unexpected connections in a foreign city.

  31.10.2024

• I Am a Professional Contest: Information & Cyber Security Track FAQ

  Registration is underway for the I Am a Professional competition that allows medalists to receive up to 300,000 rubles and winners and prize-winners – to intern at major Russian companies and enroll at the country’s top universities. ITMO oversees three conference tracks, including Information & Cyber Security. In this article, we talk about what to anticipate and how to prepare for the contest with Andrey Yougunson, an associate professor at ITMO’s Faculty of Secure Information Technologies.

  16.10.2024

• Student Spotlight: Limiao Ma, China

  When Limiao Ma arrived in St. Petersburg from China, she was stepping into a new chapter – one filled with academic and cultural discoveries. In this interview, Limiao reflects on her childhood, her motivations for studying abroad, and the joys and challenges of adapting to life in Russia.

  03.10.2024

• ITMO Opens Lab to Train AI Infosecurity Experts

  Over last year alone, the demand for information security experts in AI grew by 30%. In parallel to this growing demand, there is also a lack of professionals with the necessary qualifications for this field on the market. One of the reasons for it is that no one trains such specialists. In response to that, ITMO and the company Raft launched a research laboratory called LLM Security Lab that is meant to teach students to work in the field of infosec for LLM and AI business solutions.

  28.08.2024

• Student Spotlight: Wu Yupeng, China

  In this interview, we sit down with Wu Yupeng, an international student from China who has ventured from his hometown of Fenyang to St. Petersburg, Russia. Drawn by ITMO's reputation and the strong ties between China and Russia, Wu decided to pursue a Master’s degree here. Read on as Wu shares his experiences, challenges, and aspirations.

  08.08.2024

• What Is a Threat Researcher and How To Become One

  Cybercrime investigators, computer forensicists, threat hunters and researchers… No, these are not sci-fi characters; rather, they are actual cybersecurity experts. Keep reading to learn more about why and how you can study cyberthreats, as well as how you can get started in the profession. The article is based on a talk by Nikita Titarenko, an analytical engineer at Gazinformservis, and Andrey Zhdanukhin, a SOC L2 analyst at Gazinformservis, at the recent Positive Hack Days Fest 2.

  03.07.2024

• Hack Me If You Can: Computer Hackers and Why They Need Hats

  White and black hats, crackers, carders, and script kiddies – if you don’t know any of these words, this is the article for you. Together with Nikolay Panchenko, a lead expert at T-Bank’s (formerly Tinkoff) infrastructure security department, we’re looking into the core concepts of hacking: why hackers are more than just hooded figures from movies, why they need “hats,” and how to make money legally as a hacker. The article is based on a talk recently given at Positive Hack Days Fest 2.

  26.06.2024

• Student Spotlight: Emad Ateefa, Yemen

  Meet Emad Saleh Ateefa, a 21-year-old from Yemen drawn to Russia by its rich scientific history, who is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in design and technology of electronic devices at ITMO. Join us in learning about Emad’s Yemeni heritage and his experience of navigating new horizons.

  13.06.2024

• How To Get Your First Offer in Infosec

  Companies are experiencing a shortage of cybersecurity professionals. One-third of Russian businesses are searching for specialists in this field. Employers are often on the lookout for mid-level experts, however nearly half of those surveyed are also lacking interns. How can you increase your chances of a job offer? Where should you seek work experience if you don’t have any? And what should and shouldn’t you include in your CV? Anastasiia Krasnova, an IT recruiter at Avito, tackled all these questions at Positive Hack Days Fest 2.

  10.06.2024