Cyber Security Awareness Competition for High School Learners
Theme: Securing the Future: Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Cybersecurity in Development
Competition overview
In alignment with the Cybersecurity4D 2024 Conference theme, this competition aims to engage high school learners in raising awareness about cybersecurity through innovative and practical strategies. Teams will create and submit a video recording of their proposed cybersecurity awareness strategy, which will be evaluated by a panel of judges.
Key Details
- Team Composition: Each team must consist of a maximum of 5 learners.
- Submission Format: Teams are required to submit a video recording of their cybersecurity awareness strategy.
- Submission Deadline: 15 August 2024.
- Prizes:
- First Prize: R5000
- Second Prize: R3000
- Third Prize: R2000
Competition Objectives:
- To increase awareness and understanding of cybersecurity risks and best practices among high school learners.
- To encourage creative thinking and practical solutions for cybersecurity awareness.
- To foster teamwork and collaborative problem-solving skills.
- To provide an engaging platform for learners to showcase their knowledge and ideas.
Submission Guidelines:
- Video Content:
- The video should clearly outline the team’s cybersecurity awareness strategy.
- The strategy should be innovative and feasible, focusing on the theme of leveraging emerging technologies.
- Teams should demonstrate an understanding of current cybersecurity challenges and propose solutions to mitigate these risks.
- Video Duration:
- The video should not exceed 5 minutes in length.
- Language and Presentation:
- The presentation should be clear, concise, and professional.
- The video can be in English or the local language, with English subtitles if necessary.
- Submission Process:
- Videos must be uploaded to a specified platform (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo) and the link submitted via the competition entry form.
- Ensure that the video link is set to public or unlisted to allow judges to access and view the content.
Judging Criteria:
- Relevance to Theme: How well does the strategy align with the theme of leveraging emerging technologies for cybersecurity?
- Innovation: Originality and creativity of the proposed strategy.
- Feasibility: Practicality and potential impact of implementing the strategy.
- Presentation: Clarity, professionalism, and engagement in the video presentation.
- Team Collaboration: Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in the development and presentation of the strategy.
Contact Information:
For any queries regarding the competition, please contact the competition coordinator at attlee@paicta.org