The Khalifa University Cybersecurity Club is one of the most active and recognized student-led organizations on campus. We focus on practical learning through events like workshops, capture-the-flag competitions, industry collaborations, and student-led sessions. The club brings together students from different majors who share a passion for ethical hacking, digital defense, and shaping the future of cybersecurity in the UAE. We aim to close the gap between academic knowledge and the skills needed in the cybersecurity industry.
Students join to learn hands-on techniques, explore career paths, network with professionals, and take on leadership roles that challenge them to grow. The club currently has over 300 members in our WhatsApp community group. Around 50 students consistently attend and contribute to events, planning, and club initiatives.
Organization Mission
Our mission is to equip students with real-world cybersecurity skills while building a strong sense of community, leadership, and innovation. We focus on practical learning through events like workshops, capture-the-flag competitions, industry collaborations, and student-led sessions.
Focus Areas
Key topics, industries, or disciplines your organization focuses on: The KUSC is focused on bringing cybersecurity closer to students from various disciplines. It is also open to collaborations with organisations, having collaborated with organisations in the UAE.
What’s your AI+: We are integrating AI into cybersecurity by exploring threat detection, anomaly detection, and AI-driven security tools through talks, and workshops. Our goal is to bridge AI and cybersecurity in a meaningful, ethical way.
What would you like the AI+X Global Talent Community to know about your organization?
KUCSC is a passionate and rapidly growing student-led cybersecurity club based in the UAE. We pride ourselves on our inclusivity, real-world focus, and strong partnerships with industry leaders and national organizations. We welcome collaboration and are always open to sharing knowledge and opportunities with like-minded communities worldwide.
Leadership Team
Zayed Alnuaimi – President, Computer Science (Cybersecurity), club founder and founder of the startup “Barmous Compliance”
Yousuf Sh Mohammad – Vice President, Computer Engineering, also the current president of the Computing Club
Zayed Muhammed – Events Chair, leads our event logistics, CTFs, and technical workshops and also the current club chair of the Computing Club
Zayed Aldhaheri – Club Chair, Computer science (Cyber Security), 42AD Student,
Khaled Maarouf – Web Master & CTO (Chief Technical Officer)
Reham Alseraidi – Media Chair, known for strong content creation and design
Mena Abdelmoneim – Administrator, Computer Engineering, manages event organization and documentation
Organizational History
The Khalifa University Cybersecurity Club was founded in Fall 2024 by Zayed Alnuaimi, a Computer Science (Cybersecurity) student with a strong passion for digital defense and ethical hacking. What began as a small group of like-minded students quickly evolved into a vibrant community. Zayed's vision was to create a space where students could go beyond coursework to gain hands-on experience, network with industry leaders, and prepare for impactful careers in cybersecurity.