Khaberni - Stemming from its role in supporting digital innovation and enhancing students' capabilities in the field of cybersecurity, Amman Arab University concluded the events of the first Jordanian Cybersecurity Challenge – 2025 (IEEE Jordan Cybersecurity Challenge), organized by the Faculty of Information Technology in collaboration with the IEEE branch and the Dean of Student Affairs at the university, under the direct supervision of the IEEE section in Jordan, and held on the university campus.
In this regard, Dr. Layal Al-Zubn, the IEEE-AAU branch consultant and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at Amman Arab University, stated that the competition witnessed the participation of 25 Jordanian universities from across the kingdom, where 112 teams competed in the qualifying round held online, and from which 54 teams qualified to the final round hosted by Amman Arab University. She confirmed that this turnout reflects the students' growing interest in cybersecurity fields and the vitality of this sector in building the digital future. She mentioned that the organization of the competition was supported by the senior administrative committee chaired by Dr. Musa Al-Akhras – President of the IEEE Jordan Section, and the membership of Dr. Layal Al-Zubn and several representatives from Jordanian universities, along with the organizing committee at Amman Arab University, which included a group of academics and administrators.
The results concluded with team (Gh0stBytes) from the Applied Science Private University taking first place, followed by team (Zero Day Warriors) from Amman Al-Ahliya University in second place, and team (White Lotus) from Amman Arab University in third place. Additionally, several other teams won in specialized categories within the challenges, including:
- Web Advance: Zero Day Warriors – Amman Arab University
- CTF: White Lotus – Amman Arab University
- Crypto Forensics and IEEE Pentester Report: Gh0stBytes – Applied Science Private University
- Crypto Advance: Ghost Team – Amman Arab University
- Social Engineering Exploit 101 at Applied Science Private University
- Amigos – Pentester Report at Hashemite University
Dr. Zubn confirmed that the event was directly supported by Professor Dr. Mohammad Al-Widian, President of Amman Arab University, who emphasized the importance of these initiatives and activities in empowering Jordanian youth in the field of modern technology. From Dr. Rami Sahweil, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, who praised the organization and high competitive spirit, and from Dr. Mohammad Bin Tarif, Dean of Student Affairs, who confirmed the continuous support of the Dean's office for these quality events. Dr. Zubn noted that the success of the event was thanks to the efforts of the high administrative committee chaired by Dr. Musa Al-Akhras – President of the IEEE Jordan Section, and the membership of Dr. Layal Al-Zubn, IEEE AAU branch consultant, Dr. Ahmad Al-Shamayleh from Amman Al-Ahliya University, Dr. Eiman Al-Momani from the University of Jordan, Dr. Hazem Abu Adaik from the Applied Science Private University, Dr. Qusai Al-Zoubi from Yarmouk University, Prof. Mamdouh from Hashemite University, along with the organizational committee at Amman Arab University chaired by Dr. Layal Al-Zubn and members Dr. Thamer Al-Sarayreh, Dr. Diyala Ibrahim, Dr. Kamal Aliyan, Dr. Wala'a Al-Omari, Dr. Omar Al-Akash, Engineer Mariam Al-Ghamri, and Engineer Maria Al-Shishani. The Dean of Student Affairs at the university supervised the execution of the events before and during the competition, represented by Assistant Dean Dr. Rami Hanandeh, Ms. Shatha Al-Rabee, Head of the Student Guidance Department, and Ms. Farah Martouq, who exerted field and organizational efforts that significantly contributed to the success of the event. The university extends its gratitude to all the supporting administrative units, including the Department of Media and Public Relations, the Department of Supplies and Tenders, the Department of Engineering, Safety and Public Services, and the Information Technology and Communications Center, in recognition of their technical and logistical efforts that contributed to the outstanding event. Dr. Zubn also thanked the challenge question preparation team, praising the advanced scientific content they provided, which reflected the reality of cybersecurity and enhanced the analytical and thinking skills among the participating teams.
In concluding the events of the first Jordanian Cybersecurity Challenge, the organizers affirmed that this challenge was not merely a competition, but a national platform that brought together creativity, collaboration, and academic excellence, contributing to building a Jordanian cyber generation capable of protecting the digital future of the homeland.
