Why UAE CTF Junior?

As interactions through cyberspace have become the ‘new normal’ in a post-covid world with employment, education, relationships and all forms of communication happening in the same space called ‘internet’, concerns over cybersecurity are unavoidable. Tackling this unprecedented challenge requires the cybersecurity force to integrate expert security talents on-demand. Therefore, building a skilled workforce and bridging the skill gap is of paramount importance for which the youth should be exposed to cybersecurity education, training and awareness.

UAE CTF Junior 2022, stemmed from an idea that cybersecurity education must be introduced at school level in order to inspire, develop and nurture talents in the area.