🕳️ Navigating the Abyss – A Darkweb Workshop
March 19, 2025 — Baruch College
We had an incredible time collaborating with the Baruch ISACA Student Group for our latest workshop: Navigating the Abyss – A Darkweb Workshop. 🌐
This hands-on session took participants deep into the hidden layers of the internet to explore what the Darkweb really is, how it works, and why it plays such an important role in modern cybersecurity and threat intelligence.
What We Explored
The workshop unpacked key concepts around:
- Definition & Structure – Understanding what the Darkweb is and how it differs from the surface web.
- Operational Mechanics – Exploring Tor, encryption, and the systems that keep Darkweb communication anonymous.
- Evolution & History – Tracing the Darkweb’s origins and how it’s evolved alongside the cybersecurity landscape.
- Myths vs. Reality – Debunking the misconceptions and media sensationalism surrounding the Darkweb.
- Threat Intelligence Applications – Learning how cybersecurity professionals and law enforcement use the Darkweb for research, monitoring, and investigations.
Why It Matters
The Darkweb is more than a hidden corner of the internet — it’s a critical resource for understanding emerging threats and trends in cybersecurity.
By demystifying it, we he