Cybersecurity Boot Camp (CSBC)

27 Feb 2023

The Faculty of Computer Science organized its first cybersecurity Boot Camp (CSBC) event with the participation of Mideast Communication Systems-MCS. CSBC revealed the global workforce trends in cybersecurity and highlighted the importance of developing the technical skills to stay on track.

The event was led by experienced cybersecurity professionals Dr. Ahmed Abdelhafez the Vice president for cybersecurity in NTRA, the official governmental authority of cybersecurity, and Eng. Tarek Shabaka CEO of MCS company, one of the leading companies in cybersecurity. With the support of Dr. Ayman Bahaa the dean of faculty of computer science, Dr. Ayman Nabil, and Dr. Ayman Taha who supervised and organized this cybersecurity Bootcamp.

The boot camp took place on 3 days 11th to 13th of February. The first two days included many sessions and technical guides in cybersecurity, the third day was CTF competition.  MCS provided the winning teams with scholarships and practical training programs at the company by the end of the year.

This event was an opportunity for students, faculty, and industry professionals to come together and discuss the latest trends in security technology. The bootcamp was designed to provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of cybersecurity including topics such as cybersecurity tracks, Virtual machine concept, and Offensive security.

Also, this event provided a platform for meaningful conversations about the challenges we face in today’s digital world. Besides, it created an environment where everyone can learn from each other’s experiences and share best practices.

 MIU students learned about the different types of cyber threats, how to identify them, and how to protect themselves from them. They also gained an understanding of the different tools and techniques used in cybersecurity and how they can be used to protect their data and systems.

The bootcamp was well-received by students who attended, with many saying that it gave them a better understanding of cybersecurity and how it can be used to protect their data and systems.

With the cooperation with EGCERT, and MCS The faculty plans on holding more such events in the future as part of its commitment to helping its students stay safe online.