Hi OWASPers, FYI. Please see below! This is an excellent initiative
In case you or your acquaintances might be interested in participating feel free to register. Its free! More details and registrations: https://junior.inctf.in/ thanks Sandeep -------------------------- Realising the important role *cybersecurity* is going to play now and in the future *for a safer world*, many countries are now introducing cybersecurity education at a school level to develop interest and nurture talent in the area. Recently Israel <http://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/in-israel-teaching-kids-cyberskills-becomes-a-national-mission/articleshow/56971340.cms> and UK <http://www.bbc.com/news/education-38938519> were in the news for offering cybersecurity education at schools. There are many other countries that train students at the school level in various ways. A recent NASSCOM report states that there will be a huge shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals as much as 1.5 million jobs will be vacant in India alone by 2019. School students are exposed to subjects like maths, arts, programming, sciences etc but not in the area of cybersecurity. In order to develop interest in cybersecurity amongst school students there have been game based learning approach via what is known as capture the flag contest or CTF. Amrita Center For Cybersecurity Systems and Networks <http://amrita.edu/cyber>, is launching the *third edition* of InCTFj <http://junior.inctf.in/> - *a national level capture the flag contest for school students in India*. No prior knowledge is required for taking part and the registration is free. Registration has started and students can register via junior.inctf.in <https://junior.inctf.in/> Please help us spread the word an get more *school* students to register and participate. The event is free. There are exciting prizes to be won too. Registration is via https://junior.inctf.in For updates about the event please like fb.com/InCTFj <http://fb.com/InCTFj> InCTFj has three rounds 1. Learning Round (July to September) 2. Online Round (October for 4 days) 3. Onsite training and final round (December ) In the learning round students are provided with custom designed materials that includes video tutorials. During this period we also conduct mock contests. The online round lasts for 4 days. The top 50 students are invited onsite for more advanced training and a final round contest followed by prize distribution. Attached is a poster of the event that you could share Below is a message you can send in WhatsApp/Telegram etc National level cybersecurity talent hunt for school students Learn | Hack | Win Amrita InCTF Junior, India’s only cybersecurity talent hunt contest for school students, is back. Get ready for a unique cybersecurity talent hunt unlike any other contest in India that gamifies learning! Top performers stand a chance attractive prizes! No prior experience needed to take part . Learn as you participate. Are you ready for race to the top against time and other participants to become India’s best school cyber security warrior? Register now at junior.inctf.in. We shall help set up and mentor a cybersecurity club in schools with good number of active participation Keep up with latest updates at fb.com/InCTFj Vipin Pavithran Assistant Professor Founder Foss@Amrita <https://amfoss.in/>, InCTF <http://inctf.in/>, InCTFj <http://junior.inctf.in/>, Team bi0s <https://bi0s.in/> Amrita Center for Cybersecurity Systems and Networks <https://www.amrita.edu/center/cyber-security> Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham <https://www.amrita.edu/>, Amritapuri Campus Lokah Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu
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