Students from the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) participated in the eleventh edition of the National Cyber Drill 2024, organised by the National Cybersecurity Agency.
Titled “Zero Day Survival”, the event drew participation from over 170 entities across the country.
The aim was to bolster institutional readiness against escalating cyber threats and to assess cybersecurity preparedness across three crucial aspects: human, technological, and operational capacities.
A group of 12 students from the CCQ's Information Technology Department, within the Science and Technology Division, took part in the exercise, which centred on simulating realistic cyber threats and testing entity responses to “Zero Day” vulnerabilities.
Dr Abdullah al-Ghushami, head of the CCQ’s Information Technology Department, said: "Our engagement in the Cyber Drill underscores the commitment to nurturing our students’ technical competencies and providing them with cutting-edge skills in cybersecurity."
Mohammed al-Asfar, a student participant, noted that such events blend excitement with the rigors of applied science, elevating both the knowledge and practical abilities of participants.
