Qatar Cyber Security Youth Camp Concludes with 400 Students

The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has concluded the third edition of its Cyber Security Youth Camp, bringing together around 400 male and female students aged 13 to 17 from public and private schools across Qatar.

The closing ceremony was attended by HE NCSA President Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki and HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi. Agency partners and cybersecurity specialists also took part in the event.

During the ceremony, Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki honored the camp’s partners, expert speakers, winners of the Consultation Corner competition and the teams behind the best projects.

Cybersecurity Training for Young Students

The camp was organized by the NCSA in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Ministry of Sports and Youth. Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys hosted the programme.

The initiative is part of the NCSA’s efforts to develop a generation with strong cybersecurity skills and greater awareness of digital security. It also supports the human development and digital capability goals outlined in Qatar National Vision 2030.

Over 20 days, students completed more than 50 hours of intensive practical and applied training. The programme covered 15 cybersecurity topics, including web fundamentals, attack analysis, networks and systems, cyber defence and ethical hacking.

More Than 1,000 Students Joined Remotely

The camp also reached students outside Qatar. More than 1,000 students from different countries participated remotely each day, extending the programme’s reach and supporting wider cybersecurity awareness and digital inclusion.

As part of the programme, students visited Ooredoo to gain direct exposure to cybersecurity applications in professional work environments. The visits also introduced them to specialised careers and the skills required in the cybersecurity sector.

Students also discussed emerging cybersecurity threats linked to artificial intelligence and ways to prevent such risks.

Experts and Interactive Activities

The camp included dialogue sessions with seven leading experts from the cybersecurity and education sectors. The experts shared their knowledge and experience in digital protection with the participating students.

Alongside the technical programme, students took part in 15 recreational and interactive activities designed to encourage teamwork and provide a safe and engaging learning environment.

Cybersecurity Competitions and Challenges

The programme featured six challenges through the Consultation and Cybersecurity Corner, as well as a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition.

These activities gave participants opportunities to put their cybersecurity knowledge into practice in competitive settings while developing problem-solving skills, creative thinking and the ability to work under pressure.

Students Complete 80 Graduation Projects

The camp concluded with students developing 80 graduation projects focused on real-world cybersecurity challenges.

The projects marked the final stage of the students’ training and provided an opportunity for them to apply the knowledge and practical skills gained during the 20-day programme.