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LAYER ZERO

Est. UNLV

Building the next generation of security professionals through education, competition, and community.

Arduino Workshop Group Picture

Arduino Workshop Group Picture

Group picture of Layer Zero members after our Arduino workshop

UNLV CISO Presentation

UNLV CISO Presentation

A presentation by UNLV CISO, Vito Rocco on password security.

Involvement Fair Fall 2024

Involvement Fair Fall 2024

President Omar Loja and Lab Admin Angel Garcia J. at the UNLV Fall 2024 Involvement Fair.

Arduino Workshop

Arduino Workshop

A workshop held by member, Gabriel Berrios, on arduinos and BadUSBs.

Fall 2024 General Meeting

Fall 2024 General Meeting

The first general meeting of Fall 2024

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OUR MISSION

WHO WE ARE

Layer Zero is the leading technical cybersecurity organization at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Founded by students who are passionate about information security, we provide a space for anyone — regardless of major or experience level — to explore the world of cybersecurity. From freshmen to graduate students, from CS majors to business students, everyone is welcome.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe cybersecurity education should be accessible to everyone. Our workshops start from the fundamentals and build up to advanced topics so that members of all skill levels can grow. We emphasize hands-on learning, ethical practices, and collaborative problem-solving. The best way to learn security is by doing it.

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WHAT WE DO

CTF COMPETITIONS

Compete in national and international Capture the Flag events including NCL, NCAE Cybergames, and more.

WORKSHOPS

Weekly hands-on sessions covering penetration testing, reverse engineering, forensics, and web security.

CERTIFICATIONS

Study materials, practice exams, and study groups for CompTIA Security+, CySA+, and other industry certs.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Industry professionals and academics share experiences through guest lectures, panels, and networking events.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Volunteering, digital literacy outreach, and cybersecurity awareness for the greater Las Vegas community.

PROJECTS

Collaborate on open-source security tools, lab environments, and real-world projects that build your portfolio.

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OFFICERS

The team behind Layer Zero's mission to advance cybersecurity education at UNLV.

OFFICER
Austin Choi

Austin Choi

President
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Cindy Thai

Cindy Thai

Vice President
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Kaley Aguirre

Kaley Aguirre

Treasurer
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Saiyah Duke

Saiyah Duke

Secretary
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Jesus Oseguera

Jesus Oseguera

Software Engineer
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Makaila Rocco

Makaila Rocco

Lab Admin
OFFICER
Myan Nguyen

Myan Nguyen

Scribe
ADVISOR
Dr. Yoohwan Kim

Dr. Yoohwan Kim

Advisor
ADVISOR
Dr. Ju-Yeon Jo

Dr. Ju-Yeon Jo

Advisor

READY TO JOIN?

No prior cybersecurity experience required — just bring your curiosity.