Education: 510 students and teachers participate in second edition of Cybersecurity Hackathon
The Ministry of Education and Kuwait Technical College organize the Cybersecurity Hackathon with the participation of 510 participants.
Translated by Alqyas from Sarmad — Original source
The Ministry of Education confirmed on Sunday the importance of enhancing cybersecurity skills among high school students and developing their digital capabilities to equip them to keep pace with technological advancements and the requirements of the future job market, through its participation in the second edition of the Cybersecurity Hackathon (CyberThon 2026), organized by the Kuwait Technical College (KTECH).
In a statement issued by the Ministry, Mona Salem, Director of the General Technical Guidance Department for Computers, said 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 necessary technical skills 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.
She noted that 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 for winners 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.
