Team Europe & the International Cybersecurity Challenge

Abstract: More than 100 new talents from all over the world, aged 18-26, participated in the 1st International Cybersecurity Challenge, through a total of 7 teams, of 15 people each. These teams represented more than 64 countries, from regions of Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, Canada and Oceania. The team that represented Europe in the 1st International Cyber Security Challenge consists of 15 members, aged 21-26, that come from 12 different countries. ENISA is responsible for training and forming Team Europe. In this talk, specific information on current and future activities for the training of Team Europe and the organisation of the International Cybersecurity Challenge will be presented. Bio: Ms Christina Skouloudi works at ENISA, the EU agency for Cybersecurity. Christina has a background on computer science and holds a master’s degree on Digital Systems Security. At the early stage of her career, she worked for several years as a Full stack developer and moved to the Information Security area working as a Network and Information Officer at ENISA. Combining the two things she is passionate about, namely Software development and Information security, she likes to offer smart and innovative solutions through her work. A maker and breaker, who loves to contribute to both development and security community. Her main research interests focus on Internet of Things, Wireless Sensor Networks, Cloud Security, Incident Reporting and technical development of Cyber Security Exercises. She has published various papers on these topics and has also presented pieces of her work and developments in conferences like BSides