By: Ayat Mostafa
A National Initiative to Empower a Digitally Secure Generation
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), under the leadership of Dr. Amr Talaat, has successfully concluded the first phase of the Super Cyber Heroes Academy — a pioneering national initiative dedicated to equipping youth with essential cybersecurity skills and awareness
This program is organized by the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), in collaboration with MCS, and in strategic partnership with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and the Egypt Computer Emergency Readiness Team (EG-CERT)
2722 Young Participants Across 10 Governorates
A total of 2,722 children and teenagers, aged 10 to 17, actively engaged in immersive training sessions held across 12 NTI centers in 10 governorates, including:
Cairo, Alexandria, Menoufia, Mansoura, Benha, Fayoum, Port Said, Assiut, Qena, and Aswan
The training program included
Interactive cybersecurity workshops
Gamified learning sessions
Age-appropriate technical projects
Digital safety modules
This initiative aimed to cultivate digital awareness and safe behavior in cyberspace, making the learning process engaging and accessible for young minds
Alexandria Shines with High-Caliber Training Led by Dr. Mohamed Hattaba
Among the standout regions was Alexandria, which demonstrated remarkable execution under the supervision of Dr. Eng. Mohamed Hattaba — an esteemed academic and cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience in software engineering, AI, and cloud computing.
Dr. Hattaba holds PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor's degrees in Computer Engineering and Computer Science. His research spans
Secure compilation
Code obfuscation
Privacy-preserving authentication
AI-driven threat analysis
Blockchain technologies
His work has contributed to advanced cybersecurity applications for smart grids, autonomous vehicles, embedded systems, and distributed architectures
Dr. Hattaba’s global academic and professional collaborations underscore his role as a leader in the field
The training in Alexandria was further enhanced by
Engineer Nada Ahmed Abdelradi Ali
Engineer Ahmed Mahmoud Mostafa
Their efforts provided students with hands-on, practical guidance that bridged theoretical concepts with real-world scenarios
Key Learning Outcomes
The first phase focused on helping students
Understand cyber threats and safe browsing practices
Develop digital critical thinking
Learn how to protect personal information
Engage in team-based projects to apply security concepts
All participants received official certificates of completion, marking the beginning of their journey as digitally responsible citizens
Program Structure and Next Steps
The academy is structured into three main phases
School Students (10–17 years) – 2,000 trainees focused on digital safety basics
University
Students – 2,000 trainees gaining technical skills and freelancing knowledge
Graduates – 1,000 trainees receiving practical, job-ready cybersecurity training with the support of sponsoring companies
Strategic Technology Partners
The success of the program was made possible through the contributions of global cybersecurity leaders
🔹 Palo Alto Networks
🔹 Google Cloud Security
🔹 F5
🔹 Trellix
These organizations played a vital role in ensuring the quality, relevance, and global alignment of the program's content
Note: Applications for university students and graduates will be announced soon on the official platforms of NTI and MCS
Final Word
The successful completion of Phase One is a powerful testament to Egypt’s commitment to developing a cyber-aware generation, capable of navigating the digital world securely and confidently.
With more phases to come, the journey continues — and the future of Egypt's digital resilience looks brighter than ever.
