1- Who we are:

Data Space is a leading non-profit organization in the field of secure digital transformation. It is dedicated to realizing its vision and mission of training young people and women in areas of digital awareness and the use of important future technologies such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The company also strives to empower them to acquire a range of essential technical and digital skills for future jobs, as well as to use digital tools safely, such as digital government services. The company aims to achieve tangible results by training a specified number of students and graduates to become qualified with these vital skills.

2- General Information about the Program:

This competition is an exciting opportunity for learning and raising awareness about digital identity and its protection through challenge and fun. Students will be able to expand their knowledge and experiences, enhancing their awareness of the risks of technology and protecting their data. They will embark on an enjoyable and interactive educational journey, facing numerous challenges and tests that will give them the opportunity to acquire practical skills and real experience. This opportunity will not only provide students with deep knowledge in the field of information security and digital services, but also expose them to real work challenges and the workings of the professional environment. Additionally, this experience will encourage new generations to accept and adopt modern technology, changing their traditional ways of life.

3- Program Goals:

• Introducing students to digital identity and increasing their awareness of the associated risks.
• Acquiring the cybersecurity skills required for the job market and future careers.
• Developing students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Establishing communication channels with experts and mentors in the field of information security and cybersecurity.
• Broadening students’ perspectives on exciting career opportunities in information security and cybersecurity.
• Providing distinguished students the opportunity to complete their university studies at prestigious universities through scholarships in the field of information security

4- Eligibility:

The program is available to individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Students in schools aged between 13-18 years old.
• Applicants can be from within or outside the Kingdom.
• Students should have an interest in technology, information security, and future careers.

5- Program Advantages:

• For Schools:
  – The participating schools will enter an annual series called “Journey to the Future,” aimed at educating schools and the teaching staff on how to deal with talented students. We will provide the school with a platform to use as an internal school for continuous development and work on developing students.
  – Strengthening the school’s reputation and solidifying its standing in the community and among parents, where the winning team will represent the school, enhancing parents’ confidence in the school’s outputs and the efficiency of its teaching staff.
  – The program offered by our company will act as a tool to assist the school in guiding and developing students professionally and professionally by committing to pay the tuition fees for the winning students.
  – Establishing a classification standard indicating the digital level of the participating schools, which is considered a fundamental and missing advantage in this stage of our era witnessing tremendous technological development.
  – Laying the foundation for this type of program in the field of information technology and security, followed by a high-level competition to evaluate the program’s outputs and crown the “Arab Cyber Champion.”
  – Providing consultations and advice from our company to the participating schools with the aim of developing the future of the participating students.
  – Granting schools access to the program platform and direct supervision over their students.

• For the families:
  – Providing parents with the opportunity to discover their children’s talents and educational and career interests.
  – Developing their children’s abilities and skills to compete for future jobs.
  – Increasing their children’s digital awareness.

• For the Students:
  – Raising students’ awareness about digital identity.
  – Educating students about the risks associated with digital identity and methods of protection.
  – Providing students with both theoretical and practical training to equip them with the necessary skills in the field of information security and cybersecurity.
  – Empowering them with the skills needed to compete for future jobs.
  – Engaging students in a real-world work environment to understand the challenges present in the workplace.

6- Program Stages:

• Phase 1: Building Knowledge for Digital Empowerment.
• Phase 2: Cyber Awareness.
• Phase 3: Future Jobs and Required Skills.
• Phase 4: Initial Qualifications to Determine Qualified Teams, followed by the Final Competition within the Program’s Closing Ceremony.
  – Designing a series of challenges, each designed to test various aspects of knowledge and skills in information security.
  – Virtual reality techniques will be used in designing some challenges to add a fun aspect to learning.
  – Challenges may vary in difficulty and may include topics such as encryption, web and server penetration, application security, reverse engineering, and more.
  – Flags will be hidden within the challenges, and participants must obtain them by successfully completing the corresponding task or solving the challenge.

7- Registration:

Registration begins online through the official competition website https://cyberstartarab.org and filling out the program’s dedicated form, or through communication on WhatsApp at +962771011104, from June 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024