IEEE Tunisia CyberSecurity Group
- Mission:
- Securing tomorrow through resilience, trust, and innovation. The IEEE Tunisia CyberSecurity Local Group brings together researchers, industry experts, public-sector leaders, entrepreneurs, and students to strengthen Tunisia’s cybersecurity capabilities. Our mission is to raise awareness, deliver practical training, foster applied research, and co-create innovative solutions that safeguard people, critical infrastructure, businesses, and national services.
- Time Horizon:
- More Than Two Years
- Main Activities:
- ● Education & Skills Development – Workshops, bootcamps, and certification-prep sessions on cloud security, AI/ML security, OT/ICS protection, secure software development, and incident response. ● Innovation & Startups – Hackathons, pitching competitions, and mentoring to transform proofs-of-concept into viable cyber startups and market-ready products. ● Research & Standards – Collaborative applied research, white papers, and participation in IEEE standards and policy initiatives to turn technical advances into actionable best practices. ● Community & Outreach – Public awareness campaigns, student challenges, and inclusive initiatives in partnership with IEEE chapters and affinity groups. ● Expert Speaker Series – Panels and talks featuring leading Tunisian and international cybersecurity professionals. ● Hands-On Labs – Capture-the-Flag challenges, malware analysis sessions, IoT/OT hardening workshops, and instructor-led technical training days. ● Mentorship & Entrepreneurship Tracks – Pairing competition winners with investors, incubators, and networking platforms such as IEEE Collabratec. ● Policy & Strategy Roundtables – Dialogues on national cyber resilience, responsible AI in security, and supply chain protection for critical infrastructure.
- Keywords:
- Cybersecurity, integrity, confidentiality, availability, vulnerability, threat, attacks, cybercrime, risks, CTF, privacy...
- Interim Leader:
- 99902052
- Contact Email:
- Wajih@ieeee.org
- Region:
- R8 - Europe, Middle East, Africa - Region 8
- Section:
- R80114 - Tunisia Section
- Geographic Area:
- Associated Entities:
- Spoid:
- LGR80114CS
- Url:
- https://ieee-collabratec.ieee.org/app/workspaces/8542/activities