Securing Tomorrow: Zain’s Cybersecurity Drive in Kuwait and Beyond

Zain attended the Kuwait Hackathon’s closing ceremony, which took place at Kuwait University’s Cultural Centre and was the largest cybersecurity competition in the country. The National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) and CODED Academy organized the eagerly awaited Hackathon, in which many aspiring Kuwaiti programmers and coders took part.

Cyber ​​Security Is Important To Secure Tomorrow!

In a world that is becoming increasingly connected, cybersecurity is important for a lot more reasons than just protecting individual systems or networks. It has become an important part of world politics and has an effect on national security, critical infrastructure safety, and the geopolitical landscape. Countries are realizing that cybersecurity is very important to protect their futures as the digital world keeps changing. This is why Zain’s amazing cybersecurity efforts in Kuwait go beyond the borders of a single country. They help the larger global effort to protect tomorrow in a world where digital weaknesses are everywhere. Zain plans to improve Kuwait’s cyber defense while also making a big impact on cybersecurity in the GCC and beyond.

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Zain’s Cybersecurity Drive in Kuwait and Beyond

H.E. Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Al Khalid Al Sabah, members of the National Assembly Abdulaziz Al Saqabi and Abdulwahab Al Eissa, Major General Mohammed Bouraki, the Director of the National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC), Dr. Ammar Al Husseini, the Director of the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT), Hamad Al Musaibeeh, the Manager of the Zain Kuwait Corporate Affairs Department, Ahmad Marafi, the Co-Founder and CEO of CODED Academy, and other high-rankingAs a Main Partner for this competition, Zain continued its mission to inspire aspiring Kuwaiti programmers and increase community awareness of cybersecurity. The business was eager to help develop the skills of young people in the country in data protection, cybersecurity, and evaluating the effectiveness of public systems. Numerous programmers entered the competition, and the top three finishers received sizeable cash prizes. Promising talent recipients were also extended special career opportunities in the field of cybersecurity.This competition was started by CODED in response to a parliamentary initiative that Sheikh Talal Al Khalid, a member of the National Assembly, and Abdulaziz Al Saqabi and Abdulwahab Al Eissa proposed. The competition, which was the largest of its kind in Kuwait, aims to upskill local talent in cybersecurity, test the effectiveness of sensitive government systems, and raise awareness of cybersecurity and data protection.Through a variety of programs and initiatives for all age groups, Zain is pleased to have been one of CODED Academy’s top strategic partners over the years. This successful partnership has helped to empower thousands of aspiring programmers and developers in the local market.A significant number of Zain’s endeavors revolve around the advancement of youth and education. Given the growing significance of digital skills for both the economy and education in the future, the company has made developing youth programming and digital competencies a top priority. Zain is eager to assist in equipping the upcoming generation of local talent with the competencies demanded by contemporary markets, chief among them being cybersecurity expertise. The Kuwait Hackathon competition sought to raise awareness of the importance of safeguarding data and digital systems and to motivate local programmers to advance their careers so they could effectively tackle the rapidly growing cybersecurity threats. For those who wanted to hone their skills before entering and competing, the competition offered optional workshops. Large cash prizes were awarded to the winners of the competition to motivate all Kuwaiti programmers and coders to take part in protecting the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem. The winners in first place took home KD 20,000, second-place winners KD 10,000, and third-place winners KD 5,000.