Cybersecurity Day 2026
Cybersecurity Day 2026
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Cybersecurity Day is a large-scale cybersecurity event organized at SDU University in collaboration with Fortinet and Cloud24.kz, bringing together students, cybersecurity professionals, and technology experts to discuss modern approaches to protecting digital infrastructure.
Cybersecurity Day is a large-scale cybersecurity event organized at SDU University in collaboration with Fortinet and Cloud24.kz, bringing together students, cybersecurity professionals, and technology experts to discuss modern approaches to protecting digital infrastructure.
The full-day event gathered more than 400 students from universities across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and focused on practical cybersecurity knowledge, enterprise security technologies, and real-world industry practices. The program included technical sessions from cybersecurity experts covering modern threat landscapes, network security, enterprise protection strategies, and the role of security technologies in protecting digital environments.
The full-day event gathered more than 400 students from universities across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and focused on practical cybersecurity knowledge, enterprise security technologies, and real-world industry practices. The program included technical sessions from cybersecurity experts covering modern threat landscapes, network security, enterprise protection strategies, and the role of security technologies in protecting digital environments.
In addition to expert talks, the event featured interactive demo stands and practical activities where participants could explore cybersecurity solutions, work with security technologies, and gain hands-on experience with approaches used in real organizations. This practical format allowed students to connect theoretical concepts with real-world cybersecurity workflows.
In addition to expert talks, the event featured interactive demo stands and practical activities where participants could explore cybersecurity solutions, work with security technologies, and gain hands-on experience with approaches used in real organizations. This practical format allowed students to connect theoretical concepts with real-world cybersecurity workflows.
A significant milestone of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between SDU University and Cloud24.kz, strengthening cooperation between academia and industry and creating new opportunities for students in cybersecurity education, technology development, and professional growth.
A significant milestone of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between SDU University and Cloud24.kz, strengthening cooperation between academia and industry and creating new opportunities for students in cybersecurity education, technology development, and professional growth.
I contributed to the organization and execution of Cybersecurity Day, including coordination with industry partners, preparation of the event program, and ensuring effective communication between speakers, partners, and participants. The event strengthened collaboration between SDU University, Fortinet, and Cloud24.kz while expanding opportunities for students to engage with the cybersecurity industry.
I contributed to the organization and execution of Cybersecurity Day, including coordination with industry partners, preparation of the event program, and ensuring effective communication between speakers, partners, and participants. The event strengthened collaboration between SDU University, Fortinet, and Cloud24.kz while expanding opportunities for students to engage with the cybersecurity industry.
SOC Simulation Challenge 2026
SOC Simulation Challenge 2026
SOC Simulation Challenge is a practical cybersecurity competition organized at SDU University, designed to simulate the workflow of a Security Operations Center (SOC) team and provide students with hands-on experience in security monitoring, threat analysis, and incident response.
SOC Simulation Challenge is a practical cybersecurity competition organized at SDU University, designed to simulate the workflow of a Security Operations Center (SOC) team and provide students with hands-on experience in security monitoring, threat analysis, and incident response.
The challenge places participants in realistic cybersecurity scenarios where they analyze security alerts, investigate suspicious activities, identify potential threats, and make response decisions based on simulated incidents. The competition is built around the TryHackMe SOC Simulator platform, allowing participants to experience SOC analyst workflows, including log analysis, alert investigation, threat detection, and incident handling processes.
The challenge places participants in realistic cybersecurity scenarios where they analyze security alerts, investigate suspicious activities, identify potential threats, and make response decisions based on simulated incidents. The competition is built around the TryHackMe SOC Simulator platform, allowing participants to experience SOC analyst workflows, including log analysis, alert investigation, threat detection, and incident handling processes.
The event focuses on developing practical defensive cybersecurity skills and improving students' understanding of real-world security operations. Participants gain experience with SOC methodologies, security event analysis, incident response procedures, and the decision-making process required during cyber incidents.
The event focuses on developing practical defensive cybersecurity skills and improving students' understanding of real-world security operations. Participants gain experience with SOC methodologies, security event analysis, incident response procedures, and the decision-making process required during cyber incidents.
I contributed to the organization and execution of SOC Simulation Challenge, including coordination of the event format, preparation of the technical environment, platform setup, participant management, and overall event operations. The challenge provided students with practical exposure to cybersecurity operations and strengthened the connection between academic learning and industry-oriented security practices.
I contributed to the organization and execution of SOC Simulation Challenge, including coordination of the event format, preparation of the technical environment, platform setup, participant management, and overall event operations. The challenge provided students with practical exposure to cybersecurity operations and strengthened the connection between academic learning and industry-oriented security practices.
Freedom Junior's Day 2026
Freedom Junior's Day 2026
Freedom Junior's Day is an industry-focused educational event organized at SDU University in collaboration with Freedom Holding Corp., aimed at connecting students with cybersecurity and data professionals working in large-scale technology environments.
Freedom Junior's Day is an industry-focused educational event organized at SDU University in collaboration with Freedom Holding Corp., aimed at connecting students with cybersecurity and data professionals working in large-scale technology environments.
The event brings together industry experts and university students to explore modern cybersecurity challenges, secure system design, and the operational realities of protecting digital services used by millions of users. The program features technical talks from security specialists at Freedom Holding Corp., who share real-world experience in areas such as secure feature implementation, data protection governance, Blue Team operations, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity.
The event brings together industry experts and university students to explore modern cybersecurity challenges, secure system design, and the operational realities of protecting digital services used by millions of users. The program features technical talks from security specialists at Freedom Holding Corp., who share real-world experience in areas such as secure feature implementation, data protection governance, Blue Team operations, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity.
The meetup is structured as a practical industry knowledge exchange, where speakers present real cases from enterprise environments and discuss how modern organizations approach infrastructure security, incident response, and data protection at scale. Topics covered include secure software development in large platforms, the responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer (DPO), modern threat detection approaches from a Blue Team perspective, and emerging risks associated with AI adoption in enterprise environments. The event contributes to strengthening the cybersecurity ecosystem within the university while helping students better understand real industry workflows, career paths, and technical expectations.
The meetup is structured as a practical industry knowledge exchange, where speakers present real cases from enterprise environments and discuss how modern organizations approach infrastructure security, incident response, and data protection at scale. Topics covered include secure software development in large platforms, the responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer (DPO), modern threat detection approaches from a Blue Team perspective, and emerging risks associated with AI adoption in enterprise environments. The event contributes to strengthening the cybersecurity ecosystem within the university while helping students better understand real industry workflows, career paths, and technical expectations.
I contributed to the organization and execution of the event, working on coordination with industry speakers, program preparation, and the implementation of interactive engagement activities. The outcome was a successful industry–academia meetup that provided students with practical exposure to modern cybersecurity challenges and strengthened collaboration between SDU University and Freedom Holding Corp.
I contributed to the organization and execution of the event, working on coordination with industry speakers, program preparation, and the implementation of interactive engagement activities. The outcome was a successful industry–academia meetup that provided students with practical exposure to modern cybersecurity challenges and strengthened collaboration between SDU University and Freedom Holding Corp.
Narxoz CTF 2026
Narxoz CTF 2026
Narxoz CTF is an offline cybersecurity competition organized at Narxoz University in collaboration with the CYCNET Community. The event is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in solving real-world cybersecurity challenges through a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition in Jeopardy format.
Narxoz CTF is an offline cybersecurity competition organized at Narxoz University in collaboration with the CYCNET Community. The event is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in solving real-world cybersecurity challenges through a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition in Jeopardy format.
The competition brings together students and aspiring cybersecurity professionals to test their technical skills across multiple domains, including web exploitation, cryptography, digital forensics, steganography, network analysis, OSINT, and miscellaneous security challenges. Participants work in teams to solve tasks that simulate realistic attack and defense scenarios, encouraging analytical thinking, teamwork, and practical problem-solving. In addition to classic CTF challenges, participants also worked with enterprise security technologies by configuring elements of the Fortinet Security Fabric, simulating the protection of a modern enterprise network environment using AI-powered security capabilities. This allowed students to gain exposure not only to offensive security techniques but also to defensive infrastructure concepts used in real organizations.
The competition brings together students and aspiring cybersecurity professionals to test their technical skills across multiple domains, including web exploitation, cryptography, digital forensics, steganography, network analysis, OSINT, and miscellaneous security challenges. Participants work in teams to solve tasks that simulate realistic attack and defense scenarios, encouraging analytical thinking, teamwork, and practical problem-solving. In addition to classic CTF challenges, participants also worked with enterprise security technologies by configuring elements of the Fortinet Security Fabric, simulating the protection of a modern enterprise network environment using AI-powered security capabilities. This allowed students to gain exposure not only to offensive security techniques but also to defensive infrastructure concepts used in real organizations.
The competition gathered 20 teams and more than 50 students, creating a competitive environment where participants demonstrated their technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork under time constraints.
The competition gathered 20 teams and more than 50 students, creating a competitive environment where participants demonstrated their technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork under time constraints.
As the main organizer, I led the full lifecycle of the competition — from concept development and challenge preparation to infrastructure setup, coordination with partners, and on-site execution. The event provided students with practical cybersecurity experience, helped identify high-potential talents, and strengthened collaboration between the university and the regional cybersecurity community.
As the main organizer, I led the full lifecycle of the competition — from concept development and challenge preparation to infrastructure setup, coordination with partners, and on-site execution. The event provided students with practical cybersecurity experience, helped identify high-potential talents, and strengthened collaboration between the university and the regional cybersecurity community.
Security Day 2024, 2025 & SDU CTF 2026
Security Day 2024, 2025 & SDU CTF 2026
Security Day 2024, 2025 & SDU CTF 2026 is an annual flagship cybersecurity competition held at SDU University, designed to identify and develop technical talent through a hands-on Capture The Flag competition in Jeopardy format. The event focuses exclusively on practical cybersecurity challenges, where participants solve real-world tasks simulating attack and defense scenarios across multiple domains.
Security Day 2024, 2025 & SDU CTF 2026 is an annual flagship cybersecurity competition held at SDU University, designed to identify and develop technical talent through a hands-on Capture The Flag competition in Jeopardy format. The event focuses exclusively on practical cybersecurity challenges, where participants solve real-world tasks simulating attack and defense scenarios across multiple domains.
SDU CTF 2026 builds upon previous large-scale initiatives such as Security Week 2023, Security Day 2024, and Security Day 2025, which collectively engaged over 500+ students and established a strong foundation for hands-on cybersecurity education within the university ecosystem. SDU CTF represents the next stage in scaling these initiatives into a focused, competitive, and technically intensive format.
SDU CTF 2026 builds upon previous large-scale initiatives such as Security Week 2023, Security Day 2024, and Security Day 2025, which collectively engaged over 500+ students and established a strong foundation for hands-on cybersecurity education within the university ecosystem. SDU CTF represents the next stage in scaling these initiatives into a focused, competitive, and technically intensive format.
The competition consists of two stages: an online qualification round and an offline final held at SDU University cybersecurity laboratories. The event gathers more than 100 participants annually, fostering a highly competitive environment where students demonstrate their skills in ethical hacking, digital forensics, web security, reverse engineering, and infrastructure security.
The competition consists of two stages: an online qualification round and an offline final held at SDU University cybersecurity laboratories. The event gathers more than 100 participants annually, fostering a highly competitive environment where students demonstrate their skills in ethical hacking, digital forensics, web security, reverse engineering, and infrastructure security.
I serve as the main organizer of these events, leading the full lifecycle of the competition from concept to execution. The outcome is a large-scale, practice-oriented cybersecurity competition that strengthens technical skills among students, identifies high-potential talents, and creates a bridge between academia and industry. SDU CTF has become a key platform for developing competitive cybersecurity culture and preparing students for real-world challenges in the field.
I serve as the main organizer of these events, leading the full lifecycle of the competition from concept to execution. The outcome is a large-scale, practice-oriented cybersecurity competition that strengthens technical skills among students, identifies high-potential talents, and creates a bridge between academia and industry. SDU CTF has become a key platform for developing competitive cybersecurity culture and preparing students for real-world challenges in the field.
AWS Student Day 2025
AWS Student Day 2025
AWS Student Day is a large-scale educational event dedicated to cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and modern AI infrastructure, organized at SDU University in collaboration with the AWS community and qCloudy. The event is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of cloud computing and demonstrate how modern organizations build scalable and resilient systems using Amazon Web Services.
AWS Student Day is a large-scale educational event dedicated to cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and modern AI infrastructure, organized at SDU University in collaboration with the AWS community and qCloudy. The event is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of cloud computing and demonstrate how modern organizations build scalable and resilient systems using Amazon Web Services.
The conference brings together cloud engineers, developer advocates, and industry professionals who share practical experience in cloud architecture, DevOps culture, and artificial intelligence technologies built on AWS infrastructure. The program focuses on bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world cloud engineering practices.
The conference brings together cloud engineers, developer advocates, and industry professionals who share practical experience in cloud architecture, DevOps culture, and artificial intelligence technologies built on AWS infrastructure. The program focuses on bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world cloud engineering practices.
During the event, speakers from the AWS community and industry partners presented practical insights into cloud adoption, DevOps workflows, and modern AI applications powered by AWS services. Topics included the value of cloud technologies in modern software development, AI integration using AWS infrastructure, and practical career pathways for students who want to start working with cloud technologies. The event also included a hands-on technical workshop where participants deployed and experimented with AWS services in a practical environment, allowing students to gain direct experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure tools. AWS Student Day gathered more than 300 participants from universities across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, making it one of the largest student-focused cloud technology events held at SDU University. The event provided a platform for students to interact directly with industry professionals, learn about real-world cloud engineering workflows, and explore career opportunities in cloud computing and DevOps.
During the event, speakers from the AWS community and industry partners presented practical insights into cloud adoption, DevOps workflows, and modern AI applications powered by AWS services. Topics included the value of cloud technologies in modern software development, AI integration using AWS infrastructure, and practical career pathways for students who want to start working with cloud technologies. The event also included a hands-on technical workshop where participants deployed and experimented with AWS services in a practical environment, allowing students to gain direct experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure tools. AWS Student Day gathered more than 300 participants from universities across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, making it one of the largest student-focused cloud technology events held at SDU University. The event provided a platform for students to interact directly with industry professionals, learn about real-world cloud engineering workflows, and explore career opportunities in cloud computing and DevOps.
As the main organizer, I led the end-to-end organization of the event, including program design, coordination with industry speakers, and management of interactive activities. The event became a large-scale educational conference that strengthened the cloud computing ecosystem at the university and connected students with real-world cloud technologies and career pathways.
As the main organizer, I led the end-to-end organization of the event, including program design, coordination with industry speakers, and management of interactive activities. The event became a large-scale educational conference that strengthened the cloud computing ecosystem at the university and connected students with real-world cloud technologies and career pathways.
NetDay 2022, 2023
NetDay 2022, 2023
Netday is an annual flagship event designed to inspire and empower the next generation of Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, and Linux Administration enthusiasts. This dynamic and knowledge-intensive event spans across 2-3 days, offering a platform for students and postgraduates to showcase their talents and passion for the world of computer networks and cybersecurity.
Netday is an annual flagship event designed to inspire and empower the next generation of Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, and Linux Administration enthusiasts. This dynamic and knowledge-intensive event spans across 2-3 days, offering a platform for students and postgraduates to showcase their talents and passion for the world of computer networks and cybersecurity.
The evolution of this significant event began in 2019 with the inaugural "Cisco Day" organized exclusively for SDU students. By the subsequent year, 2020, the momentum intensified as the event transitioned into the "Cisco NetAcad Hackathon," garnering substantial support from Cisco Kazakhstan and witnessing active participation from over 100 students spanning Central Asia.
The evolution of this significant event began in 2019 with the inaugural "Cisco Day" organized exclusively for SDU students. By the subsequent year, 2020, the momentum intensified as the event transitioned into the "Cisco NetAcad Hackathon," garnering substantial support from Cisco Kazakhstan and witnessing active participation from over 100 students spanning Central Asia.
Navigating the unprecedented challenges posed by the global pandemic in 2021, the event persisted, albeit in a virtual avatar, maintaining its commitment to engaging students within the university in an online format.
Navigating the unprecedented challenges posed by the global pandemic in 2021, the event persisted, albeit in a virtual avatar, maintaining its commitment to engaging students within the university in an online format.
The transformative year of 2022 heralded a pivotal rebranding, culminating in the birth of "NetDay." This enhanced version seamlessly incorporated new dimensions like cybersecurity and Linux administration, resonating with a broader audience. The event witnessed an overwhelming response with 25 participants hailing from Kyrgyzstan and an astounding 392 from Kazakhstan, representing a diverse cohort of 395 university students, 13 college participants, and 9 school attendees. Notably, students from SDU, AUPET, and MUIT universities showcased their prowess by clinching prize-winning positions, solidifying "NetDay" as a beacon of excellence in IT education and networking.
The transformative year of 2022 heralded a pivotal rebranding, culminating in the birth of "NetDay." This enhanced version seamlessly incorporated new dimensions like cybersecurity and Linux administration, resonating with a broader audience. The event witnessed an overwhelming response with 25 participants hailing from Kyrgyzstan and an astounding 392 from Kazakhstan, representing a diverse cohort of 395 university students, 13 college participants, and 9 school attendees. Notably, students from SDU, AUPET, and MUIT universities showcased their prowess by clinching prize-winning positions, solidifying "NetDay" as a beacon of excellence in IT education and networking.
As the legacy continued into 2023, the event's prominence further escalated, attracting a formidable registration of over 250 students from Central Asia. This edition witnessed a broader spectrum of excellence, with students from esteemed institutions like Alatoo, KBTU, AUPET, and ATU distinguishing themselves by securing coveted prize places, underscoring the event's regional significance and impact on nurturing future IT leaders.
As the legacy continued into 2023, the event's prominence further escalated, attracting a formidable registration of over 250 students from Central Asia. This edition witnessed a broader spectrum of excellence, with students from esteemed institutions like Alatoo, KBTU, AUPET, and ATU distinguishing themselves by securing coveted prize places, underscoring the event's regional significance and impact on nurturing future IT leaders.
I served as the main organizer for 'NetDay 2022' and 'NetDay 2023,' taking on leadership responsibilities to ensure the successful execution and expansion of these annual events at SDU University. Also, I was co-organizer of "Cisco NetAcad Hackathon 2020", "SDU Cisco Day 2021" and "SDU NetDay 2022 Spring". My role involved strategic planning, team coordination, stakeholder engagement, and overseeing various facets of the event, from content development to participant engagement. To achieve our ambitious goals, I collaborated closely with a dedicated team of professionals, academic institutions, industry experts, academic partners such as Cisco, RedHat, and Fortinet, and companies such as JK Partners, TechGarden, Marvel Kazakhstan, NTET, and Azimut Solutions. We orchestrated a multi-dimensional event encompassing assessments, hands-on lab tests, guest lectures, and a hackathon, fostering skill development, industry connections, and innovative solutions in the realm of IT and computer science. The outcomes were significant, with both editions of 'NetDay' attracting a diverse and substantial participant base from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, enhancing regional collaboration, and solidifying the event's reputation as a cornerstone platform for IT development and networking.
I served as the main organizer for 'NetDay 2022' and 'NetDay 2023,' taking on leadership responsibilities to ensure the successful execution and expansion of these annual events at SDU University. Also, I was co-organizer of "Cisco NetAcad Hackathon 2020", "SDU Cisco Day 2021" and "SDU NetDay 2022 Spring". My role involved strategic planning, team coordination, stakeholder engagement, and overseeing various facets of the event, from content development to participant engagement. To achieve our ambitious goals, I collaborated closely with a dedicated team of professionals, academic institutions, industry experts, academic partners such as Cisco, RedHat, and Fortinet, and companies such as JK Partners, TechGarden, Marvel Kazakhstan, NTET, and Azimut Solutions. We orchestrated a multi-dimensional event encompassing assessments, hands-on lab tests, guest lectures, and a hackathon, fostering skill development, industry connections, and innovative solutions in the realm of IT and computer science. The outcomes were significant, with both editions of 'NetDay' attracting a diverse and substantial participant base from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, enhancing regional collaboration, and solidifying the event's reputation as a cornerstone platform for IT development and networking.
Security Week 2023
Security Week 2023
Security Week is a comprehensive week-long event designed to enhance cybersecurity literacy among IT students, featuring lectures, quizzes, and quests focused on various cybersecurity topics, culminating in an IT Law Forum. Participants engage in practical tasks, networking opportunities, and competitions to foster interest and identify standout talents in the cybersecurity field.
Security Week is a comprehensive week-long event designed to enhance cybersecurity literacy among IT students, featuring lectures, quizzes, and quests focused on various cybersecurity topics, culminating in an IT Law Forum. Participants engage in practical tasks, networking opportunities, and competitions to foster interest and identify standout talents in the cybersecurity field.
In organizing Security Week, my primary role was as the main organizer, responsible for orchestrating the entire event, including curating the lecture topics, coordinating with guest speakers, setting up the quizzes, and overseeing the quest activities. To achieve our goals, I collaborated closely with companies and academies, faculty members, IT law professionals for the forum segment, vendors for necessary resources, and student volunteers for support. The outcome was a successful week-long event that not only increased cybersecurity literacy among participants but also fostered networking opportunities, identified skilled individuals, and facilitated meaningful discussions in the realm of IT law.
In organizing Security Week, my primary role was as the main organizer, responsible for orchestrating the entire event, including curating the lecture topics, coordinating with guest speakers, setting up the quizzes, and overseeing the quest activities. To achieve our goals, I collaborated closely with companies and academies, faculty members, IT law professionals for the forum segment, vendors for necessary resources, and student volunteers for support. The outcome was a successful week-long event that not only increased cybersecurity literacy among participants but also fostered networking opportunities, identified skilled individuals, and facilitated meaningful discussions in the realm of IT law.
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