Last week’s ITWeb Security Summit Hackathon 2023 saw groups of young hackers dedicate over 30 hours of their time to creating secure and scenario-based solutions that provide protection to users against known or emerging cyber security threats. SS23Hack
Cash prizes and internships at some of South Africa’s leading cyber security firms were up for grabs.The event saw 40 young South Africans − tertiary students, cyber security enthusiasts as young as 12 years old and young professionals − hone their cyber security skills.
Skillsverse from the Vaal was the second-place winner, receiving a R10 000 cash prize. The team consisted of two members, who were previously accountants but have now chosen to join the tech space. The Summit Choice Award for the best solution went to AlgoAtWork Mafia from KZN, winning a R1 000 cash prize. The team developed a Chrome extension that filters and recognises harmful links shared via WhatsApp.
Onil Chibaya, a member of Team Devgravia, said: “The feeling is great, considering that the opportunity came out of nowhere, and it’s within a field I have interest in. It is also an honour to have been recognised by people in the industry because it keeps us motivated to improve and keep working until we get to where we’re going in our industry.”
The hackers were divided into two teams. The red team consisted of the attackers, tasked to breach a system, while the blue team consisted of the defenders, tasked to defend and ensure the security of the system.
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