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Cyshield presented the awards to the winners of its Capture The Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition, designed to test participants' cyber defense capabilities and their ability to counter AI-driven attacks. The award ceremony took place on the second day of the Middle East and Africa International Technology Exhibition and Conference, Cairo ICT 2026.

The ceremony was attended by Osama Kamal, Chairman of Trade Fairs International, the exhibition's organizer, and Eng. Beshoy Wasfy, Head of Information Security at Cyshield.

Cyshield Highlights Young Cybersecurity Talent

During the ceremony, Wasfy said the young participants had demonstrated strong technical skills and a clear ambition to learn and take on complex technology challenges.

He noted that developing these capabilities is important to building a safer digital future as the use of artificial intelligence continues to expand.

Wasfy also thanked the exhibition's management for providing an opportunity to support emerging cybersecurity talent. He praised Osama Kamal and Cairo ICT for their role in advancing technology across Egypt, the Middle East and Africa, particularly through initiatives that empower and prepare young professionals for careers in information security and AI.

Three Teams Take the Top Positions

The competition concluded with three teams securing the top positions.

PwnSec claimed first place, receiving the competition trophy and a cash prize of EGP 100,000. Team Tiiem finished second and received EGP 50,000, while Lock Ward secured third place with a prize of EGP 25,000.

The ceremony also recognized representatives of all teams that took part in the qualifying rounds: Vibe Hackers, Bondok, Kiwi Mango, Broken Shell, Coffee Team, Boxes and Wareed.

Recognition for the Organizing Team

Cyshield also honored the team responsible for organizing and delivering the CTF competition.

The recognized members were Omnia Mohamed, Nahla Hany, Ahmed Hazem, Mohamed Ahmed Bebo, Osama Ali, Khaled Amin, Adham Adel, Karim Miftah, Habiba Adel, Ahmed Talaat, Ahmed Sayed, Karim Tarek, Ziad Ahmed, Mohamed Sayed Flex and Khaled Bin El-Waleed.

The ceremony concluded with special recognition for Mr. Miftah for supervising several technology projects, and Abdel Rahman Ali, General Supervisor of the CTF competition project.

Cairo ICT 2026 Supports Technology and Innovation

Cairo ICT is one of the region's leading gatherings for the telecommunications and information technology industries. The 2026 edition is being held under the patronage of the Prime Minister, with a focus on practical AI applications that improve services, enhance business efficiency and support innovation across industries.

The accompanying events include the third edition of AIDC², covering artificial intelligence, data centres and cloud computing; the 13th edition of PAFIX, the Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion exhibition and conference, held under the auspices of the Central Bank of Egypt; and the sixth edition of Connecta, dedicated to gaming, smart devices and entertainment technology.

The Innovation Arena also provides startups and entrepreneurs with a platform to showcase their solutions and products and connect with investors, business partners and organizations supporting innovation.