Our Department's Cyber Alkü Club Presents: ‘How the Web Works Through the Eyes of an Ethical Hacker’ Training
Our department's Cyber Alkü student club has added a new dimension to its cybersecurity efforts with a hands-on training session titled ‘How the Web Works Through the Eyes of an Ethical Hacker’. Through realistic scenarios and live applications, students had the opportunity to observe the working principles of the ARP and DNS protocols, which are the cornerstones of the internet infrastructure, how network traffic is routed, and the mechanics of Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks.
The aim of the training was not to teach attack techniques, but rather to raise defence-oriented awareness among participants and encourage them to strengthen security measures by identifying weaknesses in the infrastructure. Cyber Alkü officials emphasised that the practical demonstrations were conducted within an educational framework and that participants were informed in accordance with ethical rules.
The club's statement specifically noted that the working code used in the attack scenarios demonstrated during the event would not be shared. It was stated that such materials are susceptible to abuse in terms of public safety and that their distribution requires legal and ethical responsibility. The club highlighted the importance of acting within legal boundaries and ethical principles when sharing security information.
The sessions, which provided students participating in the event with practical experience, focused on network protocol analysis, attack detection methods, and defence strategies. Club officials announced that similar training would continue and that interested students could participate in club activities through Siber Alkü.
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Cyber Alkü will continue such initiatives that enable students to put their theoretical knowledge into practice; the aim is both to enhance individual competencies and to strengthen cyber security awareness across the university.
Interested students and academic partners can obtain detailed information through the club's communication channels. Thanks are extended to all participants who contributed to the club.