Dubai Police launches the second edition of the Cyber ​​Security Challenge Capture the Flag

Dubai Police General Command is launching the second edition of the competition entitled "Capture The Flag", which aims to enhance the cybersecurity skills and expertise of youth and future generations by stimulating the scientific curiosity of participating school and university students.

The challenge provides an opportunity for participants to apply analytical skills by simulating a cybersecurity scenario in the real world, during the competition activities, which will last from XNUMX to XNUMX days. February XNUMX Next, in the Hub Zero complex in City Walk Dubai.

Professionals in the field of information technology and amateurs in the fields of science and technology participate in the “Capture the Flag” competition; With the aim of shedding light on the skills and capabilities of the participants in addressing cyber-attacks and crimes, through the use of the latest software technology and tools, this competition provides the opportunity for the participants to experience challenges within the competition atmosphere. A number of companies with deep and practical experiences in the field of cybersecurity are proud to sponsor the event. Such as Recorded Future, Gulf Business Machines, Cisco, Spire Solutions, InfoWatch Gulf, with the aim of participating in spreading cyber awareness among all segments of society, especially young people, about the importance of spreading knowledge and promoting a culture of cybersecurity.

The Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, stressed the importance of the "Capture the Flag" competition, which attracts interest rising generationsfor areas SciencesTechnology and innovation, encouraging scientific curiosity among participants, enhancing their desire to switch to scientific disciplines, and motivating them to continuously learn and keep pace with the rapid developments in the field of information technology.

Major General Al-Marri said: “Our launch of the second edition of the “Capture the Flag” competition comes in line with the vision of our wise leadership, which places among its priorities the keenness to build generations of specialists and professionals in the vital technological sectors to be a basic building block in building a knowledge economy, and to achieve a well-earned lead in the fields of scientific research. Keeping abreast of changes in the labor market.

Topics and issues related to electronic security are taking center stage in the world, in conjunction with the increasing need for experts in the field of information technology, to keep pace with electronic risks and meet the increasing demand for experts in this field, and in this context, the second session of the “Capture the Flag” challenge for electronic security is being organized , as an opportunity for theoretical and practical training for professionals and amateurs in this vital field.

Through this competition, Dubai Police seeks to encourage and reward current and future cyber security experts, as well as provide an opportunity to learn new skills that will make them more competitive in the global labor market.

This challenge embodies the second objective of the "Dubai Cyber ​​Security Strategy", launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which aims to encourage innovation in the field of electronic and information security, and to ensure the building of a secure cyberspace in Emirate of Dubai.

Commenting on the launch of the second edition of the “Capture the Flag” challenge, Brigadier General Jamal Salem Al Jallaf, Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police, said: “We are pleased to launch the second edition of the “Capture the Flag” competition for electronic security, to build on what has been achieved in the first edition. , which witnessed the participation of 30 contestants residing in the country. We are confident that this event, in which professionals and amateurs participate in the field of information technology and computer security, will sharpen the minds of the competitors and motivate the younger generations and increase their knowledge of topics and issues related to the world of information technology and its developments. “

Brigadier General Al Jallaf added: “We are all connected in one way or another to cyberspace and its known risks and negative effects that affect our lives, and affect our interests as institutions. Therefore, we are confident that organizing this competition came at the right time to enhance awareness among all segments of society, especially young people, of the importance of adopting knowledge and solutions in order to protect cyberspace.”

At the conclusion of the competition, Dubai Police will organize a special ceremony to honor the winners and hand them over the prizes they have won, which include 3 prizes: the first prize of 20,000 dirhams, the second prize of 10,000 dirhams, and the third prize of 5,000 dirhams.