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2nd Edition — National Cybersecurity Congress

Unmasking
Cyber Threats

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UCT is coming back Every challenge is an opportunity to grow up stronger Don't forget: WE DREAM HIGHER

IEEE CS Chapter · ISIMA Student Branch · 26 — 27 September 2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

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// about uct

The Congress

Unmasking Cyber Threats (UCT) is a national cybersecurity congress organized by the IEEE Computer Science Chapter at ISIMA. Now in its second edition, UCT gathers students, professionals, and industry experts for two days of deep technical content, competitions, and high-value networking.

The event runs a parallel CTF competition and technical challenge alongside a curated round table bringing prominent domain experts — a rare opportunity to learn, compete, and build your network in one place.

Cybersecurity CTF Round Table Technical Challenges Networking IEEE ISIMA
§Event
—Unmasking Cyber Threats — 2nd Ed.
§Organizer
—IEEE CS Chapter · ISIMA SB
§Date
—26 – 27 September 2026
§Location
—Monastir, Tunisia
§Highlights
—CTF · Tech Challenge · Round Table
§Status
—REGISTRATION OPEN

// schedule

Program

Two packed days combining technical sessions, competitions, expert talks, and an overnight CTF.

12:00
Welcome & Badge Pickup
Welcome and badge distribution
13:30
Opening Ceremony
15:00
TALKKeynote Conference
16:30
Coffee Break
17:00
TECHTechnical Workshops
19:00
Dinner
20:00
EVENINGEvening Event
22:00
OVERNIGHTCTF Start
Night CTF begins (overnight, 12 hours)
08:00
Breakfast
10:00
CTFEnd of CTF
10:30
CHALLENGEPitching & Stands
Technical Challenge pitching and startup & SME exhibition space
12:30
Lunch
13:15
Round Table
14:45
CLOSINGClosing Ceremony

// competition

CTF & Tech Challenge

An overnight Capture The Flag competition running in parallel with a Technical Challenge. Test your skills across multiple categories — from beginner to expert level.

Get the Challenge Form Here
Web Exploitation
SQLi, XSS, SSRF, authentication bypasses, and more. Break web apps like a pro.
Format
BeginnerExpert
Jeopardy-style flags, scored live on the scoreboard all night.
Reverse Engineering
Disassemble binaries, crack obfuscated code, and uncover hidden logic.
Format
BeginnerExpert
Bring a disassembler — flags are buried in the binary logic.
Cryptography
Classic ciphers, modern crypto vulnerabilities, and mathematical puzzles.
Format
BeginnerExpert
From Caesar ciphers to broken RSA — math is your lockpick.
OSINT
Open-source intelligence gathering. Find what's hiding in plain sight.
Format
BeginnerExpert
Public records, metadata, and social traces — nothing stays hidden.
Forensics
Memory dumps, packet captures, steganography, and file carving.
Format
BeginnerExpert
Dig through dumps and captures for the artifact that shouldn't be there.
Technical Challenge
A separate challenge track testing applied knowledge in real-world scenarios with jury evaluation.
Format
TeamPitch
Solve, build, then defend it live in front of the jury on Day 2.

// pre-event workshops

Training Program

Ahead of UCT 2.0, we're running a full workshop series on Cybersecurity Basics & CTF Methodology, every few days from July through September. Open to all students across Tunisian universities.

01

Introduction to Cybersecurity

July 25

02

CTF Fundamentals

July 28

03

Networking Basics for Hackers

August 1

04

Web Fundamentals

August 4

05

Web Exploitation Basics

August 8

06

Common Web Vulnerabilities

August 11

07

Burp Suite & Web Enumeration

August 15

08

OSINT & Metadata Analysis

August 19

09

Digital Forensics

August 22

10

Cryptography Basics

August 25

11

Reverse Engineering Basics

August 29

12

Binary Exploitation Introduction

September 1

13

Steganography & File Analysis

September 5

14

Scripting for CTFs (Python & Automation)

September 8

// who's speaking

Speakers & Guests

More speakers are joining this lineup soon. Follow the event updates for the full roster.

Ameni Selmi

Ameni Selmi

Co-Founder, TYB

  • Instructor at GoMyCode
  • WTM Ambassador
Hamza Khil

Hamza Khil

Team Leader, EagleDefenders

  • Cybersecurity Instructor, GoMyCode
  • Software Engineer
Yassin Ben Salem

Yassin Ben Salem

Cybersecurity Trainer

  • YouTube Content Creator
  • Freelancer
Manar Bouaouina

Manar Bouaouina

Cybersecurity Engineering Student

  • CompTIA Security+ Instructor, GoMyCode
  • IEEE WIE Tunisia SAG Coordinator
Ahmed Tayechi

Ahmed Tayechi

President, Securinets INSAT

  • Engineering Student at INSAT
  • CTF Player · OSINT
  • Top 1% on TryHackMe
Alyssa Berriche

Alyssa Berriche

Cyber Threat Intelligence Manager, Cimpress

  • Former President, Securinets INSAT
  • Lecturer, INSAT · Tek-Up · PolytechIntl
Mustapha Nefzi

Mustapha Nefzi

Initiating Entrepreneur

  • Cryptography Trainer & Author
  • Technical Team, Securinets ISTIC

// backed by

Partners

Partners are being finalized — check back soon for the official roster.

// represent uct

Ambassadors

// why attend

More Than a Congress

UCT is designed to be the intersection of technical depth and real career opportunity.

Expert Speakers
Prominent figures from Tunisia's cybersecurity scene. Real practitioners sharing real insights.
Round Table
A curated panel discussion on the cyber landscape — careers, threats, and the industry's direction.
Networking
Connect with professionals, recruiters, and peers across Tunisian universities and companies.
Competitions
Prove your skills and win prizes in the CTF and Technical Challenge competitions.

// location

Venue

Monastir Center, Monastir

Monastir — Coastal city on Tunisia's central-eastern coast, known for the historic Ribat fortress and a lively marina.

26 – 27 September 2026
Two-day congress with overnight CTF

Monastir Center — Monastir, Tunisia.

Overnight accommodation — Logistics for the overnight CTF component will be coordinated with participants.

// help

FAQ

UCT is open to all university students in Tunisia, regardless of major. You don't need to be a CS student — curiosity about cybersecurity is enough. IEEE membership is encouraged but not mandatory.
Yes. The CTF is designed with multiple difficulty levels, from introductory challenges accessible to beginners all the way to advanced flags for experienced players. The pre-event training program also prepares you to play.
The CTF runs from late Day 1 through the morning of Day 2. The venue stays open overnight with food, drinks, and power infrastructure provided. A safety and logistics checklist is prepared by the organizing team to ensure a comfortable experience.
Teams are recommended (2–4 people), but you can register solo and we'll help you find teammates. Team formation details will be shared after registration.
UCT ambassadors represent the congress within their university or club, drive registrations, and stay connected with the organizing team. Contact us via email or social media and mention your school — we'll share the ambassador brief.
Before the congress, the IEEE CS Chapter ISIMA will launch a free cybersecurity & CTF training series running through the summer. Sessions cover networking, Linux, web security, crypto, and more. Open to all — follow our social media for announcements.

// get involved

Contact & Register

Questions? Want to be an ambassador? Interested in sponsoring UCT? Reach out — we're happy to chat.

uct.cs.isimasb@gmail.com @ieee.uct IEEE CS Chapter · ISIMA Student Branch

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