The National Cybersecurity Hackathon

Jaww – Bahrain

February 15, 2025
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Under the patronage of

His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Nasser Center for Science and Technology.

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“Innovating the Cyber Future:  Securing Our Digital World”

Hackathon Theme and Challenges:

This year’s event will focus on addressing critical cybersecurity challenges, including:

Network Security:

Topics such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and other network-level security measures.

Cloud Security:

Securing cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) with cloud-specific considerations.

IoT Security:

Tackling unique challenges in securing IoT devices, including constraints and scale.

Applications, Data Security, and Privacy:

Protecting data through encryption, access control, data loss prevention (DLP), and compliance with privacy regulations. 

Machine Learning and AI (Security Focus):

Leveraging AI/ML for threat detection, security analysis, and security automation.

Your involvement will be pivotal in shaping the hackathon’s success.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Let’s work together to create an inspiring and impactful event hackathon@ncst.edu.bh.

Focus on STRIDE Model::

We aim to align contributions with key aspects of the STRIDE framework:

Security Property:

Protection against violations.

Authenticity:

Addressing spoofing threats.

Authorization:

Preventing privilege escalation

Confidentiality:

Mitigating information disclosure risks.

Integrity:

Guarding against tampering.

Availability:

Ensuring protection against denial-of-service attacks.

Non-Repudiation:

Addressing repudiation concerns.

Why Join Us?

Are you ready to lead the charge in cybersecurity innovation? The National Cybersecurity Hackathon is calling brilliant minds across the nation to collaborate, innovate, and tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges. Whether you’re a budding high school enthusiast, a university student, or an advanced researcher, this event is your platform to shine, learn, and make an impact.

Collaborate with Experts

Work with students, professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts in an inspiring environment.

Tackle Real-World Challenges

Develop innovative solutions to address actual cybersecurity threats.

Enhance Your Skills

Participate in workshops led by industry leaders and expand your technical prowess.

Win Big

Compete for prizes, gain national recognition, and advance your cybersecurity career.

This is your chance to innovate, collaborate, and lead in securing our digital world. Don’t miss out—register now to secure your spot!

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Skill-Building Workshops

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Evening sessions (1–2 hours) with industry experts on cutting-edge cybersecurity topics.

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Team Challenges

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Collaborate to solve cybersecurity problems and present your innovative ideas.

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Networking

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Connect with leaders, mentors, and like-minded peers.

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New Ideas and Innovative

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Unleash your creativity and transform your ideas into groundbreaking innovations that can shape the future!

Prizes

Up to BHD 5,000, with special awards for top-performing and innovative teams.

Certificates

Showcase your solutions and win accolades on a national stage.

Provided to all participants.

Location

Nasser Center for Science and Technology

Who Can Participate?

This event welcomes a wide range of participants

High schools students

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Publich Schools

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Private Schools

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Vocational Schools

University Students

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Public Universities

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Private Universities

Researchers

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Master Researchers

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PhD Researchers

Together,

We’ll build a secure digital future for all.

For More Information

Shape the future by designing solutions that safeguard our digital ecosystem.

Nasser Centre for Science and Technology (NCST)

hackathon@ncst.edu.bh

+973 17111171

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hackathon@ncst.edu.bh

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