in the ECOWAS Hackathon 

We are pleased to announce that Phase 1 of the CTF Hackathon has been successfully completed. Thank you to all participants for your impressive efforts and participation. Your enthusiasm has been inspiring, and we are excited to see what the next phase will bring.

About the Hackathon

The ECOWAS Cybersecurity Hackathon, a Capture the Flag (CTF) competition organised by ECOWAS and the host Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). This event offers an excellent opportunity for beginners and seasoned professionals to immerse into the world of cybersecurity, learn new skills, and network with fellow enthusiasts.

The ECOWAS Cybersecurity Hackathon aims to foster a platform for young technology enthusiasts, enhancing the cyber workforce in the region. Member states are encouraged to participate and showcase their brightest minds in this competition.

Spotlight on Qualifying Teams

We are proud to showcase the qualifying teams, featuring the top team from each county. These teams have demonstrated exceptional skills and strategy, earning their place in the next phase of the competition.

Country

Team Name

Benin

M3V7R

Burkina Faso

fs0ciety226

Cabo-Verde

RCoders

Cote d'Ivoire

ShellxRoot

Gambia

GamZone

Ghana

Ninjas

Guinea

Guinea-Offensive-Security

Liberia

Liberia-Cyber-Warriors

Mali

G04T_ML

Niger

xNigerTeam

Nigeria

error

Senegal

Jambars

Sierra Leone

SUDO-SL

Togo

RedTeam-TG

Mauritania

H4CK3RS

Top 3 Teams per country

Phase Two

Date:

October 14 - October 16, 2024

Format:

In-person CTF competition

Location:

Abuja, Nigeria

Participants:

The leading teams from each ECOWAS member state

Objective:

Identify the top regional cybersecurity team through a competitive in-person CTF event, emphasizing cross-border collaboration and advanced cybersecurity skills.

Thank You to Our Participants

We appreciate each and every one of you for your dedication and hard work. Your involvement is key to the success of this hackathon, and we look forward to your continued participation.

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