(Education): 510 Students and Teachers Participate in Second Edition of Cybersecurity Hackathon
صورة: وكالة الأنباء الكويتية (كونا)
Ministry of Education and Kuwait Technical College organize cybersecurity hackathon with participation of 510 participants
Translated by Alqyas from KUNA — Original source
Kuwait – The Ministry of Education affirmed on Sunday the importance of strengthening cybersecurity skills among high school students and developing their digital capabilities to equip them to keep pace with technological developments and the requirements of the future labor market. This commitment was demonstrated through the ministry’s participation in the second edition of the CyberThon 2026, organized by the Kuwait Technical College (KTECH).
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Education, Mona Salem, Director of the General Technical Guidance Department for Computers, noted that the hackathon saw the participation of 408 students and 102 computer teachers representing 102 high schools, as part of the ministry’s efforts to expand participation and promote a culture of cybersecurity within the educational environment.
Salem added that the hackathon aims to equip students and teachers with the technical skills necessary to protect information and interact safely with digital systems, as well as to enhance their ability to identify and address security vulnerabilities using scientific and practical methods.
She explained that the program includes specialized training courses held from November 15 to 19, covering cybersecurity concepts, tools, ethics, and vulnerability detection mechanisms through interactive technical challenges based on the “Capture the Flag” methodology.
The final competitions will take place on November 22 for boys’ schools and November 23 for girls’ schools, with the closing ceremony, announcement of results, and awards ceremony scheduled for November 24.
Salem emphasized the ministry’s commitment to supporting technical initiatives and competitions that contribute to identifying and refining students’ talents, stressing the importance of investing in students’ digital capabilities and preparing a generation equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to keep pace with digital transformation and secure future jobs. (End) M.A.R. / H.A.
