Competition Notice
Information regarding the competition and the performance
- Relevant terms for the competition: To apply, Based in Sweden. To apply you need to have studied for 3-4 years, have basic programming skills and interest in cybersecurity. This competition is done in accordance with Universum’s GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN COMPETITIONS. The participants must reside in Sweden or in the Baltics.
- Relevant time limits: the competition will start on the 27th of December 2024 and will continue until March 3rd, 2025.
- The competition task/performance: The participants need to answer the following questions: "What is your experience in cybersecurity?”, "How do you see the importance of cybersecurity as of now and the coming 2-3 years?", "Why should you become the Cyber security talent of the year 2025?". The answers can include longer answers. The answers need to be provided through the specific channel created for the competition. The answers will be evaluated on creativity and conciseness. One winner will be awarded a prize.
Participants sign up by providing their contact information and providing answers to Omegapoints posted questions. Members will also be able to nominate a friend, whereby Universum will send an invitation to the nominated friend inviting them to the competition. If entering the competition, the nominated friend becomes a Member.
Information regarding how the winner is appointed and the criteria assessed when appointing a winner: The creativity and conciseness used when applying will be evaluated by the sponsors' jury.
Information regarding where and when the name of the winner will be published: The result of the competition will be announced at Omegapoints student conference the 4th of April 2025, to which the winner and finalists will be invited. The name of the winner will be published on this website and they will stay published for a maximum of three months.
*Awards/prizes: The award winner will be offered the chance to receive mentoring from Omegapoint for the remainder of their study period, ensuring the best possible start for a career in cybersecurity. The winner will also be offered the possibility to participate in one of Omegapoints competence conferences during the autumn 2025. Last, but not least, the winner get tickets to our award at Omegapoints student conference the 4th of April 2025.
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