Cyber Security Council, in collaboration with Ajman University, organises 'Capture the Flag' competition for students

The Cyber Security Council of UAE, in cooperation with Ajman University, organised a 'Capture the Flag' cybersecurity competition to encourage the pursuit of creative cybersecurity skills among students. The event was powered by Red Team Hacker Academy and sponsored by BugLoud and Aafaq Islamic Finance.

A total of 157 students participated in the competition, divided into 67 teams. Over the course of two stages, the contestants faced 22 different cybersecurity challenges within seven main categories of cyber threats. They were tasked with developing model solutions for these challenges.

Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the Cyber Security Council for the UAE, emphasised the role of cybersecurity as an integral part of the national infrastructure. Continuous efforts are being made to support various initiatives aimed at empowering youth and enhancing their skills in this vital field, he added. "This is driven by our strong belief in the importance of investing in our security for the long-term future and ensuring its sustainability," he said.

He further added, "Through collaboration with leading educational institutions like Ajman University, we aim to cultivate a new generation of experts who will play a key role in countering cyberattacks and protecting our national resources."

The participating teams demonstrated deep knowledge of cybersecurity, coupled with creative and innovative thinking to devise new and impressive solutions, that wowed both the judges and the audience.