Amman:Cybersecurity has been underscored as a crucial element of national security, digital sovereignty, and economic stability, as highlighted by Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan during the closing ceremony of the seventh META CTF national cybersecurity competition. The ceremony was opened by Minister of Education and Human Resources Development Azmi Mahafzah, representing Princess Sumaya, who is the chair of Princess Sumaya University for Technology's Board of Trustees.
According to Jordan News Agency, the META CTF 2026 was organized by Princess Sumaya University for Technology in collaboration with the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ), bringing together 29 teams from 11 Jordanian universities. The university's cybersecurity club designed challenges covering a range of topics, including cryptography, digital forensics, web security, reverse engineering, and open-source intelligence.
Princess Sumaya, through her address delivered by Mahafzah, described the competition as a national platform for young talent to innovate and demonstrate Jordan's scientific capabilities. She emphasized the significance of the partnership with the CBJ in safeguarding monetary stability and maintaining confidence in the national economy. The Princess highlighted the necessity of cybersecurity as a national priority, essential for protecting financial assets and maintaining economic stability.
Her Royal Highness called for enhanced cooperation among universities, institutions, and organizations to develop cybersecurity capabilities and translate research into practical solutions. She expressed confidence in Jordan's potential to become a regional center for cybersecurity services, encouraging students to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges.
The competition concluded with PSUT's Hypnos team winning first place, followed by the P.R.I.U.S team in second, and Gh0stBytes from Applied Science Private University in third. The event recognized the contributions of supporters and organizers, emphasizing the importance of preparing students to protect Jordan's digital infrastructure.