Faculty of Computing and Informatics A National Platform

Faculty of Computing and Informatics A National Platform for Augmenting Cyber Security 21 st Century Competencies: Namibia National Cyber Security Competition Presented by Mrs. Mercy Chitauro 23 November 2018

Faculty of Computing and Informatics • Introduction • Overview NNCSC • Methodology • Findings • Conclusions • Way Forward Presentation Outline

Authors Faculty of Computing and Informatics Dr Fungai Bhunu shava Mr Shadreck Chitauro Mr Attlee Gamundani 2 November 2018 Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster (DFISRC) 3

Introduction Faculty of Computing and Informatics • October 2015 Namibia University of Science and Technology, then known as the Polytechnic of Namibia launched the first ever Namibia National Cyber Security Competition (NNCSC). • Held at NUST every year 2 November 2018 Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster (DFISRC) 4

NNCSC Overview Faculty of Computing and Informatics White (students) Silver (infrastructure) Black (attackers) Teams Gold (organisers) Green (judges) Yellow (logistics) 2 November 2018 Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster (DFISRC) 5

Faculty of Computing and Informatics 2 November 2018 Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster (DFISRC) 6

Faculty of Computing and Informatics 2 November 2018 Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster (DFISRC) 7

Faculty of Computing and Informatics 2 November 2018 Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster (DFISRC) 8

NNCSC Objectives Faculty of Computing and Informatics • Provide students with real world hands on challenges that are experienced in typical corporate networks that cannot be simulated in a typical classroom, • Prepare students for real world scenarios and to • Provide a platform for industry, students and academia to come together in solving real world challenges 2 November 2018 Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster (DFISRC) 9

Faculty of Computing and Informatics Methodology • Qualitative approach – sensitive to social context – close contact between the study and research population • Open ended questionnaire 2 November 2018 Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster (DFISRC) 10

Faculty of Computing and Informatics Sample questions • In general do think NNCSC has benefited you? – 100% agree • Population – Over 80% male • What is NNCSC' greatest success? • Explain any advantages/benefits that arise from participating in NNCSC 2 November. Explain any disadvantages that arise from participating in NNCSC 2018 Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster (DFISRC) 11

Findings Faculty of Computing and Informatics More Males than females in all aspects of the competition Good platform for student skills enhancement Raises cyber security awareness in Namibia Cyber Security Awareness and Education was central from all the participants across board. Networking students with industry players Competition time not enough 2 November 2018 Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster (DFISRC) 12

Findings ctd Faculty of Computing and Informatics Solve Real cyber security problems More people can be involved Industry Enhancing and skill development Creating future ICT leadership in Cyber Security meet many players in the technology space that one would not have met otherwise. Team substitutes not included in prizes 2 November 2018 Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster (DFISRC) 13

Way Forward Faculty of Computing and Informatics Increase Number of days Increase number of student participants Involve regional colleges and universities More training sessions Certificates of Participation to be printed during the competition 2 November 2018 Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster (DFISRC) 14

Faculty of Computing and Informatics Conclusion Multi-stakeholder collaboration involving industry, government, civil society and academia that is successfully addressing lack of technology expertise in Namibia, the region and the world at large. 2 November 2018 Digital Forensics and Information Security Research Cluster (DFISRC) 15

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