NETSOC

Netsoc is the main student association that represents the Networking & IT Security program at Ontario Tech University. Our goal is to provide both students within and outside of the program opportunities to learn and grow in the areas of IT and Cybersecurity. We help facilitate this by providing interactive workshops, inviting guest speakers, and hosting annual events throughout the year!

Events
Learn all about our upcoming events through our Discord page.

Past events include:
- TACOPS (Capture the Flag)
- Hackfest
- eSentire Capture the Flag
- Subnetting Workshop
- Regex Workshop
You can find information on the Netsoc website at https://netsoc.ca/calendar/.
Here all upcoming Netsoc related events are posted for general members to see ahead of time.
Furthermore, you can follow our public instagram page @ot_netsoc where we advertise upcoming events regularly!
How to get invloved

To join Netsoc, you must sign up as a general member of the Business and IT Student Society (Bitsoc).

At the start of the fall semester a google form will be sent to all FBIT students via email asking them which clubs they would like to be apart of.

To join, students must select Netsoc and complete the Bitsoc application process.
Sponsorship

To get in touch with Netsoc as a sponsor or a partner, they can reach out to us via email at netsoc@ontariotechu.net
TACOPS

On Saturday, November 14th, Netsoc hosted their premier annual Fall event, TACOPS.

TACOPS is a team-based "Capture the Flag" event, which is aimed for students to learn and develop various amounts of related IT skills. Students work in small teams, and collaboratively tackle challenges such as Trivia, Steganography, Cryptography, IT Security, Networking, for prizes!

Netsoc and FBIT were excited to have 2 teams from Instanbul and Bikent University, participate in TACOPS as well!
Additional Information

It is highly recommended that all Netsoc general members join the Netsoc discord server for direct communication with the executives and regular announcements.

Following the instagram page is also highly advised as well.