NNCSC

NAMIBIA NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY COMPETITION

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NNCSC 12th Competition 2026

2026 THEME:

02 - 03 October 2026

WHAT CONSTITUTES NNCSC?

Sharpening Skills

Making
history

Namibia National Cybersecurity Competition (NNCSC) is a multi-stakeholder and multi-sectoral cybersecurity awareness platform, Annual cybersecurity competition events since 2015. Annual stakeholder engagements. Vendor and competition neutral environment (Private Sector Approach).

Exposure and networking

Sensitise civil society, industry, academia, government and non governmental agencies and other stakeholders on the growing risks associated with cyber systems. Suggest and implement solutions to mitigate the ever growing cybersecurity risks.

Learning environment

A simulated environment (attack-and-defence) using client-server architecture. Scenario based (normally originating from industry defined problems or projects based on current trending challenges). Defend the network from industry security professionals (a.k.a attackers).

Our 2025 Championship Winners

Champion (1st place) - UNAM Team

Runner-up (2nd place) - NUST Team

Second Runner-up (3rd place) - Lingua College Team

Four higher education institutions participated in 2025, including NUST, Lingua College, UNAM and International University of Management (IUM).

NNCSC Theme Timeline

There remains further ground to cover as we strive for excellence

EXPLORE OUR THEMES OVER THE YEARS: Cyber Security Awareness | Thunderbolt | Next Generation Cyber Security Shift Focus | Brainstorming | Collaboration towards Industry 4.0 Cyber Security Solutions | Cybersecurity Automated: rethinking the Human Role | Cybersecurity in the era of the AI revolution | 10 Years Cyber Vigilant: Securing Namibia Together | 2025 THEME: 0 Trust. O Compromise: AI Knows! EXPLORE OUR THEMES OVER THE YEARS: Cyber Security Awareness | Thunderbolt | Next Generation Cyber Security Shift Focus | Brainstorming | Collaboration towards Industry 4.0 Cyber Security Solutions | Cybersecurity Automated: rethinking the Human Role | Cybersecurity in the era of the AI revolution | 10 Years Cyber Vigilant: Securing Namibia Together | 2025 THEME: 0 Trust. O Compromise: AI Knows!

THE STEERING COMMITTEE

PROF. ATTLEE GAMUNDANI
Blue Team Co-Lead
PROF. FUNGAI BHUNU SHAVA
Blue Team Co-Lead
PROF. MERCY CHITAURO
Gold Team Co-Lead
MR. SHADREK CHITAURO
Siver Team Lead

MR. ISSAC NHAMU
Orange Team Lead
DR. GABRIEL NHINDA
Gold Team Co-Lead
MR. JULIUS SILAA
Yellow Team Co-Lead

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Fostering Cyber Resilience & Partnership

BUILDING A STRONGER CYBERSECURITY ECOSYSTEM

Empowering the Next Generation

Our previous competitions have successfully engaged students and professionals

Fostering skills and collaboration in cybersecurity across Namibia

Over 500 participants from high schools, universities and industry

Recognized innovative security solutions

Partnerships with leading tech companies

Successfully hosted national cybersecurity awareness and skills development initiatives

Created opportunities for networking between students, professionals, and industry leaders

Provided hands-on experience through real-world cybersecurity challenges

Empowered the next generation of cybersecurity talent in Namibia

Strengthened collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector

Showcased emerging talent through competitive cybersecurity events

Supported digital resilience and cybersecurity capacity building nationwide

Facilitated mentorship opportunities with experienced cybersecurity professionals

Promoted innovation, ethical hacking, and secure technology practices

Awarded outstanding teams and individuals for excellence in cybersecurity

Engaged participants from all regions of Namibia in cybersecurity learning and competition

Contributed to the development of a stronger national cybersecurity ecosystem

Delivered practical training aligned with current industry cybersecurity challenges

Built a vibrant community of cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals

Encouraged problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking through cyber competitions

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Our 2025 Championship Winners

GET INVOLVED

Protect Data. Stop Hackers. Defend the Future.

Join the competition

Participate in the Namibia National Cyber Security Competition and contribute to building a safer digital future for our nation. Develop your skills, collaborate with industry experts, and play an active role in strengthening Namibia’s cybersecurity landscape.

Distinct Categories

High School Category – Designed to introduce students to cybersecurity.

University Category – Focuses on advanced cybersecurity topics and challenges.

The Industry Professional Category – Caters to experienced professionals.

Who’s eligible to compete?

The Namibia National Cyber Security Competition is structured into distinct categories to accommodate participants of varying skills levels and backgrounds. This ensures a fair and challenging environment for everyone involved, from high school students to seasoned industry professionals. Each category focuses on specific cybersecurity domains.