The National Cyber Security Authority hosted the award ceremony for the winners of the first phase of the National Cybersecurity Marathon — an initiative designed to encourage broad participation and engage new talents in developing practical skills in the field of cybersecurity.
In his opening remarks, the Director of NCSA, Mr. Igli Tafa, praised the dedication and performance of the participants, emphasizing that through this marathon, a culture of collaboration, professional development, and motivation is being built for the next generation of cybersecurity experts.
At the conclusion of the first phase, winners were announced in two categories, universities and individual students, distinguished for their performance on the SimSpace platform.
University Rankings:
- Faculty of Information Technology, University of Tirana
- New York University Tirana
- Armed Forces Academy
Student Rankings:
- Orgito Leka
- Earta Joca
- Sidrit Dervishi
The results of this phase reflect the commitment of young professionals to advance in the field of cybersecurity and highlight the important role of universities in preparing new professional capacities, in line with NCSA’s vision for the sustainable development of the country’s digital ecosystem.