Dubai, UAE
The C-SAR Center at the University of Dubai extends its heartfelt congratulations to the student team who achieved 2nd place at the GISEC GLOBAL 2025 Cyber Defense CTF Competition, hosted by the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) in collaboration with Techfirm and AMD.
The University of Dubai team — proudly competing under the name “Rage Quitters” — consisted of:
Yassmeen Walweel
Marwan Saeed
Shahed Wael Anara
Mhd Nazir Sagherji
Hadia Rahmani
With guidance and support from Dr. Hussam Al Hammadi, and the C-SAR Center, the team demonstrated exceptional performance across a series of real-world cybersecurity challenges designed to test both technical acumen and strategic thinking under pressure.
This competition, held during GISEC Global — one of the region’s most influential cybersecurity events — brought together top-tier university talent from across the UAE to compete in a high-stakes, live cyber range.
Initiatives like this play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. Through competitions like GISEC CTF, students sharpen their problem-solving abilities, collaborate under pressure, and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world digital threats.
C-SAR proudly recognizes the efforts of the organizing partners, DESC, Techfirm, and AMD, for creating this outstanding platform for experiential learning. Events like these not only build competence but also inspire resilience, confidence, and a commitment to securing the future.
We congratulate Team Rage Quitters on their success and look forward to seeing them take on new cybersecurity challenges ahead.
