Positive Hack Camp is a global educational initiative by Positive Technologies and Positive Education for aspiring cybersecurity specialists—has launched in Moscow with support from Russia's Ministry of Digital Development and Cyberus international cybersecurity development foundation. For two weeks, leading experts will mentor young professionals from around the world.
Running through August 10, the program features intensive hands-on training, real-world case studies, and international networking. The main goal: to help countries develop talent and expertise in information security, supporting their cyber sovereignty and a secure digital future.
The opening ceremony on Monday was attended by heads of foreign diplomatic missions in Moscow, including Vinay Kumar, Ambassador of India; Jose Tavares, Ambassador of Indonesia; Kazem Jalali, Ambassador of Iran; and Herbert Addy-Nettey, Deputy Head of Ghana's Mission.
“Positive Hack Camp is a very important initiative to bring on one platform the young minds who can contribute to a safer digital space. As we all increase our digital activities including for banking and payments, we are also getting more exposed to cyber vulnerabilities. Positive Technologies" initiative will help us redress those vulnerabilities and create a more secure cyber space. I am sure that the Indian participants will contribute greatly to the camp,” Ambassador Vinay Kumar said.
Following a competitive selection process, more than 90 early-career specialists with strong IT backgrounds from over 25 countries—including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, Iran, and others from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America—were admitted to the program. This year saw 765 applications—more than double last year's number. The main selection criteria were foundational IT skills, strong motivation, and conversational English.
The two-week Positive Hack Camp features both educational and cultural programs. Participants will engage in practical sessions on a wide range of cybersecurity topics: from network scanning and social engineering to web application hacking and professional ethics. They will also explore Moscow's cultural landmarks and gain insight into Russian history and traditions.
"Today, countries around the world are interested not only in Russian cybersecurity solutions, but also in the unique skills our experts have developed. At Positive Technologies, we've built up a wealth of experience and are eager to share it with colleagues everywhere. That's why we created Positive Hack Camp—to foster a global community of cybersecurity professionals. Over these two weeks, through practical exercises and case studies, young specialists will discover modern approaches to security analysis and learn how to apply them to enhance their own countries' digital security," said Dmitry Serebryannikov, Chief Hacking Officer at Positive Technologies.
Positive Hack Camp is an annual international program focused on practical cybersecurity. The first event took place in August 2024 in Moscow and brought together around 70 young professionals from 20 countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. The two-week educational program is designed by Positive Education in collaboration with CyberEd, the official camp partner and a partner of the Cyberus foundation.
Cyberus is an international cybersecurity development foundation that brings together the cybersecurity community, businesses, government and society to foster cybersecurity innovation, cultivate tech talent, and help countries build sovereign cybersecurity industries. Both, Positive Technologies and Cyberus, were co-founded by Yury Maksimov, a Russian high-tech billionaire, one of three Russian high-tech billionaires to have made his fortune in software.
Running through August 10, the program features intensive hands-on training, real-world case studies, and international networking. The main goal: to help countries develop talent and expertise in information security, supporting their cyber sovereignty and a secure digital future.
The opening ceremony on Monday was attended by heads of foreign diplomatic missions in Moscow, including Vinay Kumar, Ambassador of India; Jose Tavares, Ambassador of Indonesia; Kazem Jalali, Ambassador of Iran; and Herbert Addy-Nettey, Deputy Head of Ghana's Mission.
“Positive Hack Camp is a very important initiative to bring on one platform the young minds who can contribute to a safer digital space. As we all increase our digital activities including for banking and payments, we are also getting more exposed to cyber vulnerabilities. Positive Technologies" initiative will help us redress those vulnerabilities and create a more secure cyber space. I am sure that the Indian participants will contribute greatly to the camp,” Ambassador Vinay Kumar said.
Following a competitive selection process, more than 90 early-career specialists with strong IT backgrounds from over 25 countries—including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, Iran, and others from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America—were admitted to the program. This year saw 765 applications—more than double last year's number. The main selection criteria were foundational IT skills, strong motivation, and conversational English.
The two-week Positive Hack Camp features both educational and cultural programs. Participants will engage in practical sessions on a wide range of cybersecurity topics: from network scanning and social engineering to web application hacking and professional ethics. They will also explore Moscow's cultural landmarks and gain insight into Russian history and traditions.
"Today, countries around the world are interested not only in Russian cybersecurity solutions, but also in the unique skills our experts have developed. At Positive Technologies, we've built up a wealth of experience and are eager to share it with colleagues everywhere. That's why we created Positive Hack Camp—to foster a global community of cybersecurity professionals. Over these two weeks, through practical exercises and case studies, young specialists will discover modern approaches to security analysis and learn how to apply them to enhance their own countries' digital security," said Dmitry Serebryannikov, Chief Hacking Officer at Positive Technologies.
Positive Hack Camp is an annual international program focused on practical cybersecurity. The first event took place in August 2024 in Moscow and brought together around 70 young professionals from 20 countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. The two-week educational program is designed by Positive Education in collaboration with CyberEd, the official camp partner and a partner of the Cyberus foundation.
Cyberus is an international cybersecurity development foundation that brings together the cybersecurity community, businesses, government and society to foster cybersecurity innovation, cultivate tech talent, and help countries build sovereign cybersecurity industries. Both, Positive Technologies and Cyberus, were co-founded by Yury Maksimov, a Russian high-tech billionaire, one of three Russian high-tech billionaires to have made his fortune in software.
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