Empowering tomorrow's cybersecurity leaders: Celfocus Insider returned with a special Hackathon edition

Celfocus hosted another edition of Celfocus Insider, our open day initiative specially designed for university students, offering an immersive experience within our offices and team.

|---Module:text|Size:Small---| On October 29th, at the Celfocus Oporto Office, the special edition, Hackathon, welcomed university students and recent graduates to tackle real-world challenges in application security. This unique event aimed to test participants' problem-solving skills and creativity in a collaborative environment, allowing them to devise innovative security solutions for real industry issues.

Participants were given the opportunity to engage directly in security challenges, working hands-on to develop solutions that could potentially be implemented in real-world settings.

Throughout the day, students worked in teams, receiving valuable mentorship from Celfocus experts and industry leaders, including top security specialists. The guidance, shared strategies, and offered insights, helped them refine their approaches and sharpen their skills. The collaborative atmosphere fostered not only knowledge-sharing but also encouraged each team to embrace teamwork, an essential component of cybersecurity work.

|---Module:testimony|Size:Small|Name:Pedro Tarrinho|Position:Head of Application Security|Company:Celfocus---|

The students brought amazing energy, curiosity, and fresh ideas to this Hackathon, turning every challenge into something exciting. Working together, we saw a new wave of passionate security minds come to life. Thank you for being such a key part of this journey. Their dedication showed us that future security leaders were truly born here!

|---Module:testimony|Size:Small|Name:Verónica Nabeiro|Position:Talent Acquisition Specialist|Company:Celfocus---|

Hosting a hackathon for students isn’t just about solving challenges; it’s about inspiring the next generation of innovators to push the boundaries of what’s possible. These young minds bring fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and incredible energy that drive real impact and growth for everyone involved.

|---Module:text|Size:Small---| Over 120 engineers have experienced a day in the life of a Celfocus employee, gaining valuable data on what they can expect when starting their careers.

Stay tuned for upcoming editions of Celfocus Insider here.