A 16-member delegation from the Brunei Cyber Security Association (BCSA), comprising eight students from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), Politeknik Brunei, and Kolej International Graduate Studies (KIGS) as well as seven members from ITPSS Sdn Bhd left the country to participate in the 2nd ASEAN Cyber Shield (ACS) Hacking Contest 2024 at Ha Long, Vietnam from November 19-22.
The competition is hosted by the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA) with support and approval from ASEAN and South Korean governments.
The BCSA delegation will compete in the prestigious Student Division of the ACS Hacking Contest.
All students are active BCSA members, representing Brunei’s growing pool of young cybersecurity talent.
Meanwhile, ITPSS Sdn Bhd members will participate in the open division.
The ASEAN Cyber Shield Hacking Contest serves as a platform to address the increasing cyber threats faced by ASEAN nations due to rapid digitalisation.
The event highlights the importance of cross-border collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and developing a skilled cybersecurity workforce capable of tackling global cyber challenges.
For students, it will be an opportunity to demonstrate technical skills and engage with peers and experts from across the region.
BCSA President Mohammad Azad Zaki Haji Mohd Tahir and executive committee members were present to bid farewell to the delegation at the Brunei International Airport.
The BCSA president emphasised the importance of the ACS Hacking Contest in shaping the future of cybersecurity professionals in the region. – James Kon
