Information Technology Institute Hosts Egypt Qualifiers for the Global Cyber Champion Competition in Partnership with ZINAD
The Information Technology Institute (ITI), in collaboration with ZINAD, hosted the Egyptian qualifying rounds of the Global Cyber Champion competition at the Institute’s headquarters in Knowledge City, as part of its ongoing efforts to support and develop university students’ skills in the field of cybersecurity.
The qualifiers witnessed the participation of more than 70 teams representing over 60 Egyptian universities, with nearly 400 male and female students competing for qualification to the international finals of the competition.
Participating students had previously received specialized cybersecurity training through ITI’s Universities Initiative, which aims to build technical capabilities, prepare students for regional and international competitions, and enhance their readiness to address emerging cyber threats.
At the conclusion of the qualifiers, participants were awarded free vouchers to sit for professional certification exams worth USD 400 per contestant, provided by the eLearnSecurity platform, in support of their career development and technical skill enhancement in cybersecurity.
The organization of the second edition of the competition follows the success of the first edition in 2024, during which Egyptian university students secured first place, reflecting the advanced level of young national talents in this critical field.
The competition aims to empower university students and equip them to deal with cyber threats through interactive sessions, workshops, and hands-on challenges at both national and international levels, contributing to raising cybersecurity awareness and strengthening technical competencies.
The international finals are set to bring together the winning Egyptian teams alongside students from the University of California and teams from universities across Qatar, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, in a global competition designed to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange in cybersecurity.