KINGSTON, Jamaica – Females 16 years and older who are residing in Jamaica are being encouraged to enter the national cybersecurity competition – SheSecures Jamaica.

Being organised by the Ministry of National Security in collaboration with the Organization of American States (OAS), the competition is targeting females who have a keen interest in information technology and/or cybersecurity.

This virtual event is scheduled to take place from March 20 to 24 on an OAS-supported platform and will be self-paced over the three-day period.

In a bulletin issued by the Ministry of Education and Youth, it was stated that participants will utilise the cybersecurity learning platform Hackrocks to access information and practise challenges in anticipation of the competition.

There will be eight challenges, encompassing topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Web Hacking and Forensic Analysis.

Participants who lack prior knowledge of these subjects can request hints to assist them in completing the challenges. The competition manual will be available on the SheSecures Jamaica website.

Interested individuals can join as a team with two members or individually by registering via the website https://shesecures-jamaica.hackrocks.com/.

Those participating individually must register as a team, even if no other members exist.

Requirements to ensure effective participation in the competition are a stable internet connection and a computer with a Windows, Linux or MacOS operating system capable of installing the necessary tools.

At the end of the competition, participants who accumulate the highest points will receive prizes to include technological gadgets, annual licences for the Hackrock platform, gift baskets/vouchers, and sponsored items.

Participating in the SheSecures Jamaica competition will offer all contestants an opportunity to access a worldwide network of recognised cybersecurity professionals, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and mentorship opportunities. The deadline for registration is March 18, 2024.

For additional information, please call (876) 469-4233 or email Trezawnah.Gordon@mns.gov.jm.

-JIS