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IN2004 Systems Security class focusing on the CrowdStrike case study

Dear Future Cybersecurity Professionals,

Today's class will immerse you in a real-world case study of CrowdStrike, a company that has revolutionized the cybersecurity landscape.

This exercise is designed to enhance your technical understanding and develop crucial professional skills.

Instructions:

Group Formation:

Form your own groups of 4-5 students.

Aim for diversity in skills and perspectives within your team.

Project Management:

Each group will make a Latex Presentation Document with Overleaf.com to organize your research and tasks.

At the end you will post your Research Document and Video on LINKEDIN as a Blog.

Your hand in will be text document with your LINKEDIN Blog URL, and your team members’ info.

Create a Latex Overleaf Document for your project and share it with all team members.

Research and Analysis:

Your group which aspect of CrowdStrike to analyze.

Use the provided information, class resources, and additional research as needed.

Video Production:

Download Camtasia (techsmith.com/video-editor.html) - a 30-day free trial is available.

Create a 5-7 minute video presentation of your findings and analysis.

Ensure all team members contribute to the content and narration.

Each team member should have face time on the Video.

Professional Networking:

Each team member will post the final video on their LinkedIn account as a blog entry.

Use appropriate hashtags and a professional description to maximize visibility.

Submission:

Submit a text file containing links to each team member's LinkedIn post.

Ensure all links are active and accessible.

Remember, this project isn't just an academic exercise - it's an opportunity to showcase your skills to potential employers. Approach it with the professionalism and attention to detail that you would bring to a work assignment.

Good luck, and I look forward to seeing your innovative presentations!

IN2004 Systems Security class focusing on the CrowdStrike case study:

Lesson Plan: CrowdStrike Case Study - Innovations in Cybersecurity

Objective: Students will analyze CrowdStrike's innovative approach to cybersecurity and understand its impact on the industry.

Duration: 90 minutes

Materials:

Presentation slides

Handouts with CrowdStrike's key innovations

Whiteboard/digital board for group discussions

I. Introduction (10 minutes)

Brief overview of CrowdStrike and its significance in the cybersecurity industry

Explain the lesson's objectives

II. Lecture: CrowdStrike's Key Innovations (20 minutes)

Cloud-Native Architecture

AI and Machine Learning Focus

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Threat Intelligence

Performance and Lightweight Agent

III. Group Activity: Innovation Analysis (30 minutes)

Divide the class into 5 groups

Assign each group one of CrowdStrike's key innovations

Task: Each group should:

Explain how their assigned innovation differs from traditional approaches

Discuss potential benefits and challenges of this innovation

Consider how this innovation might impact the future of cybersecurity

IV. Group Presentations (20 minutes)

Each group presents their findings (4 minutes per group)

V. Class Discussion: Impact on the Cybersecurity Landscape (15 minutes)

How has CrowdStrike's approach changed the cybersecurity industry?

What are the potential implications for: a) Organizations seeking cybersecurity solutions b) Cybercriminals and threat actors c) The job market for cybersecurity professionals

VI. Conclusion and Reflection (5 minutes)

Recap the key points from the lesson

Ask students to write a brief reflection on what they learned and how it might apply to their future careers in cybersecurity

Research another innovative cybersecurity company and compare its approach to CrowdStrike's. Write a short report (500 words) discussing similarities, differences, and your opinion on which approach might be more effective in addressing current and future cybersecurity challenges.

This lesson plan engages students with the material through a mix of lecture, group work, and discussion, encouraging them to think critically about innovations in cybersecurity and their broader implications.

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