The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and the CyberMouflons Cybersecurity Team announce the 7th Cyprus Cyber Security Challenge (CCSC) to be held online from 1-12 May 2024.

Frederick University is one of the competition's sponsors. 

The CCSC aims to form the National Team that will represent Cyprus in the respective European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC). The national competition is open to all ages but only those between the ages of 14-25 years old are eligible to be part of the national team. Young people (with birth years 1999-2010 inclusive) from secondary school students, students, cybersecurity professionals and researchers and hackers. It is noted that beginners and or self-taught people are encouraged to take part in the competition as there will also be introductory exercises for people without experience who wish to test their knowledge and skills in a CTF (Capture the Flag) competition.

The top players of the CCSC, will receive training and will be prepared through the year to represent Cyprus in the European Competition ECSC which will take place on 8-11 October 2024 in Torino, Italy.
The Cyprus cybersecurity team is prepared by mentors-volunteers from the CyberMouflons community who, among other things are coordinating the challenges, the selection of candidates and the training of the top players.

CCSC24 is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence, the Commissioner for Communications through the Digital Security Authority, the Cyprus Police and has is approved by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth.

Sponsors of the competition are Deloitte, European University Cyprus, Frederick University, Grant Thornton, KPMG, Odyssey Cybersecurity ,Oracle Academy and UCLan Cyprus University.

More information can be found at https://ccsc.org.cy/ or you can contact Mr. Toumazis Toumazi Project Officer of CCS (tel. 22340541, and t.toumazi@ccs.org.cy). Follow the Cyprus cyber Security Challenge on social networks on Facebook (@CCSC). Cyprus), Twitter (@CCSC_Cyprus) and LinkedIn.

Three online training workshops will be offered during the following dates to help you prepare for the online examinations of the Spring Semester 2024.

Two training workshops will be offered in the Greek language and one in the English language.

You will have the opportunity to participate in one of the three workshops depending on your availability:

Greek Language Workshops:
• Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 17:00 - For registration in the workshop, click here.
• Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 17:00 - For registration in the workshop, click here.

English Language Workshop:
Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 17:00 - Zoom link, click here.

In case you are unable to attend the workshops in real time, these will be recorded for you to watch later. The recorded workshops will be posted in the course "FINAL EXAMS GUIDES" on the LMS, click here.

During the workshops, instructions will be given on how to install the Safe Exam Browser (SEB), as well as information regarding the online examination process. Subsequently, you will be able to ask questions and request clarifications. The participation of students taking the online exams for the first time is mandatory.

To access the online exams, you need to have installed the latest version of the Safe Exam Browser (SEB) software on your computer. You can install SEB by clicking here and try it out on the mock exam available on the LMS platform, click here and scroll down.

An online invigilation will be conducted via Zoom during the online exam. A prerequisite for participating in the online exam is to connect to the exam invigilation (Zoom) using a different device other than the computer you are using to access the exam. The second device chosen must have a camera. You can install Zoom on your mobile device here.

All guides and important information for the Spring Semester 2024 exams are available in the "FINAL EXAMS GUIDES" course on the LMS, which can be found here.

Please review the guides and procedures in advance so that you can ask for clarifications during the Online Workshops.

You can find the final exam timetable for the Spring 2024 semester that will take place between May 29 to June 12, 2024.

Nicosia Exams
Limassol Exams
DMTC/MAEN/ITSm
MBA

Examination Rules and Regulations
- Examination General Information
- Valid Student Identity Card
- Disciplinary Misconduct during the Exams
- Absence from the Examination
The assessment timetables for the Spring Semester 2024 examinations of the Department of Arts and Communication and the Department of Architecture are provided below:
- Applied Arts
- Journalism
- Architecture

Examination Rules and Regulations
- Examination General Information
- Valid Student Identity Card
- Disciplinary Misconduct during the Exams
- Absence from the Examination

Join us for a weekend getaway in Agia Napa!

We are departing on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 08:00 from the Nicosia campus and 09:00 from the Limassol campus, and we will be returning on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 17:30.

Accommodation: Anesis Hotel

Cost: 40 Euros (Includes: Activities, transportation, bed, breakfast & 1 Meal)

Maximum Number of Participants: 40 people

Info and Participation:
For Nicosia: FU Sports Office, George Georgiou tel. 96585750
For Limassol: Office 107, Stella Demetriou tel. 96717003

You can also submit your participation online here.

Deadline for Participation:
 Tuesday, April 30

Don't miss out on this thrilling adventure! Pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable experience at Agia Napa!