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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 this year, including Nust, Lingua College, UNAM and the International University of Management (IUM).
NNCSC Theme Timeline
There remains further ground to cover as we strive for excellence
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).
NNCSC 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.
Get Involved
Gain industry exposure. Win exciting prizes. Get hands-on experience.
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.
NNCSC 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.