Fully Funded Cyber Camp Opportunity with Positive Technologies

Welcome to the Youth Cybersecurity Challenge, a side event of the LINKS 2025 Workshop, co-organized by CERIST, Deepminds and Positive Technologies. This initiative is designed to discover and empower the next generation of cybersecurity talent in Algeria.

We invite young people aged 18–26 to take part in a hands-on competition, solve realistic cybersecurity challenges, and showcase their talent in front of leading experts.

The winning participants will receive a fully funded trip to Moscow to attend Positive Hack Camp 2025 (26 July – 10 August), where they will:

•  Learn from top cybersecurity experts
• Get hands-on ethical hacking training
• Network with international participants

Why Participate?

•   Tackle real-world cybersecurity problems in a practical challenge
•   Be guided by coaches and mentors from the LINKS 2025 expert network
•   Compete to earn a spot in an exclusive Cybersecurity Training Camp
•   Receive certificates and recognition for your participation

Event Details:

• Date: 30 June 2025 at 09:00 – 15:00 
• Location:  Digital Innovation Hub, CERIST, Algiers
• Format: On-site individual or team-based challenge with live evaluation

Who Can Apply? 

•   Youth aged 18 to 26
•  Students, recent graduates, tech enthusiasts, or self-learners passionate about cybersecurity
•   All levels are welcome: beginners to intermediate

How to Apply:

1. Fill out the registration form

2. Share your motivation and current cybersecurity skills

3. Wait for the selection email — only shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate

Deadline to register: 29 June 2025 at 11.59 am

Questions? Contact us at: [links@cerist.dz]