ALPHA EDTECH JUNIOR

Alpha Edtech Junior

Project Reminder:

The Alpha Lumen Institute, through the Alpha Edtech Junior program, provides structured training in Information Technology for young people in situations of social vulnerability, promoting productive inclusion and expanding opportunities.

Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, the project contributes to reducing inequalities, expanding access to quality education, and preparing youth for future challenges.

Key Events of the Period

• Participation in an international management and innovation event, increasing institutional visibility.
• Strengthening of partnerships, including the delivery of a recognition plaque to the program.
• Growing engagement across the cohorts, with special recognition for Cohort 7 for its leadership and collaboration.
• Launch of Ctrl+News, a student-led initiative that expanded internal communication.
• Multiple Company Moments, connecting students with professionals and alumni.
• Institutional recognition in the PEA-UNESCO report, with specific mention under SDG 8.
  
  

Technical Content Covered — SummarySecurity and Cyberattacks

• Concepts of DoS and DDoS; recent attacks on cloud services.
• Use of IoT devices as botnets; common vulnerabilities.
• Insider Threat and mitigation strategies.
   

Security Mitigation 

• Firewall configuration, segmentation, rate limiting, and connection timeouts.
• Least privilege, MFA, updates, and logging practices.
  
  

Networking and Communication 

• Multicast vs. Unicast; IPTV; Pub/Sub communication model.
• IPv4 vs. IPv6; IPsec; HLS; WebRTC; encryption fundamentals.

Routing and Performance 

• OSPF, BGP, and RIP, with practical applications.
• Latency, congestion, and load balancing. 

Databases 

• Algorithms and non-distributed database models.
• Introduction to Cassandra DB. 

Models and Architectures (Upcoming Topics) 

• LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN; network devices and technologies.
• VPN, MPLS, dedicated lines.
• Wi-Fi security; 3G–5G networks; DHCP. 

Soft Skills Developed 

• Assertive communication and professional conduct.
• Academic organization and effective use of learning platforms.
• Teamwork, leadership, and growth mindset.

Key Highlights 

• Stronger integration between theory, practice, and industry.
• Increased student leadership and initiative.
• Expanded and institutionally recognized partnerships.
• Consistent technical progress across all cohorts.

Links:

• http://www.alphalumen.org.br