About Us
We’re building a cybersecurity culture at CSUF — student-led, forward-thinking, and hands-on.
The OSS club is a fully student-led initiative to foster cybersecurity education at California State University, Fullerton. We believe cybersecurity is of the utmost importance and aim to share our knowledge with others. Here at the Offensive Security Society, we focus on the proactive and adversarial approach to protecting computer systems, networks, and individuals from attacks. Similarly to how a detective works: to catch a criminal, you need to think like a criminal. That's what we do. We teach you skills and provide you the environment to achieve that goal. We compete in competitions, host workshops, events, bug bounties, tackle cool projects, and more!
FAQ
How can I join the Offensive Security Society?
You can join the Offensive Security Society by attending our meetings and events. We are always looking for new members!
Do I have to be a CSUF student to attend OSS workshops?
Nope! Non-CSUF students can attend OSS meetings. We just want to share our knowledge and interest in cybersecurity, and making new connections is always awesome!
Do I have to be a CSUF student to participate on Red/Blue Team competitions?
Competition teams represent OSS and CSUF, so participants must be CSUF students and are selected by our Team Managers.
How can I become a skilled cybersecurity expert?
Learn through classes, workshops, hands-on projects, certifications like Security+ or OSCP, and keep up with the latest in cybersecurity. We can help guide you along the way!
How important is it to have a college degree or certification to become a hacker?
A degree or certification can help, but many ethical hackers are self-taught. Practical skills, real-world experience, and continuous learning are just as valuable.