10th NNCSC Competition
Join us for the 10th Namibia National Cyber Security Competition (NNCSC) 2024, where we celebrate a decade of cyber resilience under the theme, “10 Years Cyber Vigilant: Securing Namibia Together.” This milestone event highlights the remarkable journey Namibia has taken to fortify its cyber defences. Participants will engage with advanced challenges drawn from real-world scenarios, focusing on the impact of AI-powered Language Models in the evolving cybersecurity landscape. By taking part, you will play a critical role in securing Namibia’s digital future while shaping the strategies that will safeguard tomorrow’s cyber landscape.
For those joining us Online, use the following credentials:-
Topic: NNCSC 10th Anniversary
Time: 14h00 -16h00
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86049495020?pwd=R0ZyTjdQdW02bnFuU2tyM3FkVmJFZz09
Meeting ID: 860 4949 5020
Passcode: NNCSC@10
Hourly Schedule
Namibia National Cyber Security Pre-Competition Programme 2024
- 14h00 - 14h30
- Registration
- Yellow Team
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Speakers:
Dr Mercy Chitauro (HOD:Cyber Security/ Yellow Team), Ms Viktoria Shakela (Lecturer: Cybersecurity / Yellow Team)
- 14h30 - 14h35
- Welcome Remarks
- VC
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Speakers:
Dr Erold Naomab (Vice Chancelor | NUST)
- 14h35 - 14h45
- Cybersecurity Awareness Overview: National Efforts
- Invited Guest
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Speakers:
Ms Vanessa Maresch (Empowerment Specialist|Salt Essential IT)
- 14h45 - 14h55
- Opening Remarks
- Invited Guest
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Speakers:
Mr Elton Witbooi (Executive:Cybersecurity & ICT | CRAN)
- 14h55 - 15h05
- Stakeholder Remarks
- MTC • Capricorn Group • BCX
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Speakers:
Mr Jaco Cloete (CISO | Capricorn Group), Mr Johann van ROOYEN (SOC/SIEM Manager | Salt Essentials IT), Mr Nawa Likando (Digital Strategy Transformation and Innovation | MTC)
- 15h05 - 15h10
- Previous Competitions Reflections
- Alumni Team
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Speakers:
Mr Pius Shambabi (IT Security Specialist IT Security Specialist: Bank of Namibia/NNCSC Alumni)
- 15h05 - 15h10
- Competition Rules
- Green Team
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Speakers:
Prof Attlee M. Gamundani(Associate Professor: Cybersecurity/ NNCSC Chairperson), Vaino D. Vaino (Chief Inspector | NAMPOL)
- 15h25 - 15h35
- Team Introductions
- Blue Team
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Speakers:
Team Captains
- 15h35 - 16h00
- Infrastructure and Competition environment
- Silver Team
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Speakers:
Mr Shadreck Chitauro (Lecturer: Cyber Security/Silver Team)
- 16h00 - 16h05
- Vote of Thanks
- Purple Team
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Speakers:
Ms Rachel Manyasha (NNCSC Brand Ambassador)
Namibia National Cyber Security Competition Programme 2024
- 07h30 - 08h00
- Registration
- Yellow Team
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Speakers:
Dr Mercy Chitauro (HOD:Cyber Security/ Yellow Team), Ms Viktoria Shakela (Lecturer: Cybersecurity / Yellow Team)
- 08h00 - 08h15
- Welcome Remarks
- Green Team
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Speakers:
Prof Fungai Bhunu Shava (Acting Executive Dean FCI/ Green team)
- 08h15 - 16h30
- Competition in Progress
- Breakfast @11h00 & Refreshments @15h30
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Speakers:
Mr Shadreck Chitauro (Lecturer: Cyber Security/Silver Team)
- 16h30 - 17h30
- Final Judging
- Green Team
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Speakers:
Mr Jaco Cloete (CISO | Capricorn Group), Prof Fungai Bhunu Shava (Acting Executive Dean FCI/ Green team), Vaino D. Vaino (Chief Inspector | NAMPOL)
- 17h30 - 17h40
- Industry remarks to audience
- Capricorn Group, Salt Essential IT; MTC, CSS Tactical, Green, CRAN,
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Speakers:
Mr Jaco Cloete (CISO | Capricorn Group), Mr Nawa Likando (Digital Strategy Transformation and Innovation | MTC), Mr Ruan Kotzé (Manager: Security and Networking | BCX)
- 17h40 - 17h50
- 2025 theme brainstorming
- Purple Team
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Speakers:
Mr Edward Nepolo (HOD:Computer Science/ Purple team), Mr Gabriel Nhinda (Lecturer:Informatics/Purple Team)
- 17h50 - 18h00
- NNCSC Alumni success stories
- Alumni
- 18h00 - 18h05
- Judges Remarks
- Green Team
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Speakers:
Vaino D. Vaino (Chief Inspector | NAMPOL)
- 18h05 - 18h10
- Attackers Remarks
- Red Team
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Speakers:
Mr Johann van ROOYEN (SOC/SIEM Manager | Salt Essentials IT), Mr Ruan Kotzé (Manager: Security and Networking | BCX)
- 18h10 - 18h20
- Patron's Remarks
- NNCSC Patron
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Speakers:
Honourable Emma Theofelus (Minister of ICT/NNCSC Patron )
- 18h20 - 18h40
- Awards Presentation
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Speakers:
Dr Colin Stanley (Acting Vice Chancellor Research Innovation and Partnerships), Honourable Emma Theofelus (Minister of ICT/NNCSC Patron ), Prof Attlee M. Gamundani(Associate Professor: Cybersecurity/ NNCSC Chairperson)
- 18h40 - 19h00
- 10th Anniversary Cake Cutting
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Speakers:
Dr Colin Stanley (Acting Vice Chancellor Research Innovation and Partnerships), Honourable Emma Theofelus (Minister of ICT/NNCSC Patron ), Prof Attlee M. Gamundani(Associate Professor: Cybersecurity/ NNCSC Chairperson)
- 19h00 - 19h05
- Vote of Thanks
- NNCSC Brand Ambassador
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Speakers:
Ms Rachel Manyasha (NNCSC Brand Ambassador)
Dr Mercy Chitauro (HOD:Cyber Security/ Yellow Team)
Ms Viktoria Shakela (Lecturer: Cybersecurity / Yellow Team)
Dr Erold Naomab (Vice Chancelor | NUST)
Ms Vanessa Maresch (Empowerment Specialist|Salt Essential IT)
Mr Elton Witbooi (Executive:Cybersecurity & ICT | CRAN)
Mr Jaco Cloete (CISO | Capricorn Group)
Mr Johann van ROOYEN (SOC/SIEM Manager | Salt Essentials IT)
Mr Nawa Likando (Digital Strategy Transformation and Innovation | MTC)
Mr Pius Shambabi (IT Security Specialist IT Security Specialist: Bank of Namibia/NNCSC Alumni)
Prof Attlee M. Gamundani(Associate Professor: Cybersecurity/ NNCSC Chairperson)
Vaino D. Vaino (Chief Inspector | NAMPOL)
Team Captains
Mr Shadreck Chitauro (Lecturer: Cyber Security/Silver Team)
Ms Rachel Manyasha (NNCSC Brand Ambassador)
Prof Fungai Bhunu Shava (Acting Executive Dean FCI/ Green team)
Mr Ruan Kotzé (Manager: Security and Networking | BCX)
Mr Edward Nepolo (HOD:Computer Science/ Purple team)
Mr Gabriel Nhinda (Lecturer:Informatics/Purple Team)
Honourable Emma Theofelus (Minister of ICT/NNCSC Patron )
Dr Colin Stanley (Acting Vice Chancellor Research Innovation and Partnerships)
Speakers
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Dr Colin Stanley (Acting Vice Chancellor Research Innovation and Partnerships)
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Dr Erold Naomab (Vice Chancelor | NUST)
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Dr Mercy Chitauro (HOD:Cyber Security/ Yellow Team)
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Honourable Emma Theofelus (Minister of ICT/NNCSC Patron )
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Mr Edward Nepolo (HOD:Computer Science/ Purple team)
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Mr Elton Witbooi (Executive:Cybersecurity & ICT | CRAN)
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Mr Gabriel Nhinda (Lecturer:Informatics/Purple Team)
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Mr Jaco Cloete (CISO | Capricorn Group)
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Mr Johann van ROOYEN (SOC/SIEM Manager | Salt Essentials IT)
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Mr Julius Silaa (Lecturer: Cybersecurity/ Yellow Team)
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Mr Nawa Likando (Digital Strategy Transformation and Innovation | MTC)
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Mr Pius Shambabi (IT Security Specialist IT Security Specialist: Bank of Namibia/NNCSC Alumni)
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Mr Ruan Kotzé (Manager: Security and Networking | BCX)
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Mr Shadreck Chitauro (Lecturer: Cyber Security/Silver Team)
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Mr. Chancard Maboulou (CISO/Red Team)
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Ms Rachel Manyasha (NNCSC Brand Ambassador)
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Ms Vanessa Maresch (Empowerment Specialist|Salt Essential IT)
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Ms Viktoria Shakela (Lecturer: Cybersecurity / Yellow Team)
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Prof Attlee M. Gamundani(Associate Professor: Cybersecurity/ NNCSC Chairperson)
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Prof Fungai Bhunu Shava (Acting Executive Dean FCI/ Green team)
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Team Captains
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Vaino D. Vaino (Chief Inspector | NAMPOL)
Would it also be online
Only Physical attendance coverage unfortunately
Where will it happen in Nust
Main Campus, 1st Floor, Office Building