As part of the partnership, NEC XON will offer a 12-month paid employment package to one finalist from the competition.
NEC XON sponsors SANReN Cyber Security Challenge to build local talent Armand Kruger , Head of Cyber Security at NEC XON .2024 Cyber Security Challenge ,The competition takes place in November/December 2024, attracting students from universities across southern Africa who are passionate about network security and the broader cyber security field.
“At their core, a hacker is an individual with an insatiable curiosity, someone who constantly questions and seeks to understand systems, networks and all their interconnections,” said Kruger. “The ‘hacker mindset’ is all about thinking beyond conventional boundaries, challenging the status quo and solving problems in innovative ways. These are the people who will be at the forefront of protecting the digital world from future threats.
In the CTF portion, student teams face complex problem-solving tasks that test their knowledge of binary exploitation, cryptography, web exploitation, reverse engineering, digital forensics and mobile security.
Meyer also highlighted how the CSC aims to address a significant gap in the region’s cyber security education. “Very few universities in southern Africa offer specialised degrees in cyber security. While computer science programmes may include subjects like digital forensics or network security, students often receive limited exposure to the broader field of cyber security. The CSC fills that gap by offering hands-on experience in a competitive yet supportive environment,” she explained.
Future plans include expanding the competition internationally with an African Cyber Games event and eventually sponsor winning student teams to compete in global competitions, such as the BRICS Future Skills Challenge or the International Cybersecurity Competition.NEC XON is a leading African integrator of ICT solutions and part of NEC, a Japanese global company. NEC XON has operated in Africa since 1963 and delivers communications, energysafety, security, and digital solutions.
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