DefCamp is incredibly proud to announce that it has been selected to represent Romania at the Global Cybersecurity Camp (GCC), marking a historic milestone as the first European member!

GCC is an annual international week-long cybersecurity talent development camp that hosts around 50 students annually. Leading cybersecurity communities and institutes from Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, and Indonesia send students for the event.

GCC aims to facilitate collaborations among cybersecurity institutions all around the world to boost the quality of education and research and grow global cybersecurity talents.

GCC 2025 is happening in Taiwan on February 10th-14th 2025.

You can read more about GCC here.

As a new proud member of the GCC, DefCamp has launched a program to select up to three Romanian students to participate in GCC in 2025. Thanks to the support of Bitdefender & Bit Sentinel – and hopefully other partners (do let us know if you’d like to become a partner) – the travel and accommodation costs for the selected students will be fully covered.

Eligibility criteria:

• be involved in the cybersecurity community;
• have experience in the field;
• want to give back to the infosec community.

Student selection process:

1. Fill in the application form with accurate and detailed information. The deadline for applications is October 1st.
2. Be prepared for a thorough face-to-face interview, which will take place over the course of one month.
3. We will notify you of the outcome by October 31st.

Benefits for selected students

1. International exposure: collaborate with students and institutions from around the world, enhancing your global perspective on cybersecurity.
2. Networking opportunities: build lasting connections with peers and professionals, fostering a strong global cybersecurity community.
3. Leadership development: gain knowledge in both cybersecurity and cultural contexts to become future global leaders.
4. World-class training: benefit from top-tier training and research facilitated by a global cybersecurity alliance.
5. Expert mentorship: Learn from seasoned professionals and receive guidance to excel in the cybersecurity field.

This initiative underscores DefCamp’s commitment to advancing cybersecurity on a global scale. DefCamp will play a pivotal role in expanding the GCC community across Europe in the coming years. This expansion aims to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity across continents, fostering a stronger, more collaborative international network dedicated to addressing the ever-evolving challenges in the digital landscape.