Hadatha
Cybersecurity Hackathon Begins

Muscat, 25
Feb (ONA) — Activities of the Hadatha Cybersecurity Hackathon kicked off
today. The event is organized by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and
Information Technology, represented by Oman National CERT in cooperation with
the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Muscat.

As many as
49 innovators are taking part in the hackathon out of 165 applicants. The
innovators represent 14 teams competing to come up with advanced technological
solutions to tackle cyber challenges.

Eng. Badr Ali
Al Salhi, Director General of Oman National CERT pointed out that Hadatha
Cybersecurity Hackathon aims to enhance the Sultanate of Oman’s position as a
central hub for cybersecurity and technological innovation.

The
hackathon supports youth talents and offers a competitive environment that contributes
to finding practical solutions for increasing cyber challenges. It will cover
four main fields: artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, securing advanced
technologies such as IoT and blockchain technologies, combating cyber-attacks
and raising awareness on cybersecurity.

—Ends/AG