Doha, July 26 (QNA): The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has launched the Cyber Security Youth Camp 2026, a three-week programme aimed at developing cybersecurity awareness and digital skills among young people.
Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the camp is being conducted by NCSA’s National Cyber Security Academy at Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys.
The third edition involves 400 students, including 200 boys and 200 girls aged between 13 and 17 years from public and private schools across Qatar. The initiative reflects NCSA’s efforts to build national capabilities and prepare a digitally aware generation capable of addressing cyber challenges.
The camp provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical training through lectures, interactive workshops and expert-led sessions. Its programme focuses on six key areas: cybersecurity fundamentals, networking, ethical hacking, web security, systems and cyber defence.
Participants also engage in discussions with cybersecurity professionals from government, private and academic sectors to gain insights into career opportunities and the evolving demands of the technology sector.
For the first time, registered students can participate remotely through an e-learning platform, expanding access to the programme beyond on-site attendance.
Students attending in person receive hands-on training using specialised tools, including the virtual “TryHackMe” platform. The camp also features game-based learning activities, collaborative challenges such as “Escape the Virus” and “Solve the Crime Mystery,” along with competitions, creative workshops and educational field visits.
NCSA said the initiative supports Qatar’s digital transformation journey by encouraging young talents to develop skills essential for a secure digital future.