CUIB CYBERSECURITY AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING STUDENTS SHINE AT 237HACKFEST 2026
Students from the School of Information Technology at the Catholic University Institute of Buea (CUIB) Douala Campus made a compelling statement at Central Africa’s premier cybersecurity and hacking festival, 237HackFest 2026, held on November 5–6, 2026, in Douala.
Aligned with this year’s theme, “PROVE IT: From Awareness to Action,” the student delegation, comprising scholars from both the Cybersecurity and Software Engineering departments, stepped out of theoretical classrooms directly into the high-stakes arena of practical digital defense. Throughout the two-day event organized by Kamlewa Technologies, CUIB students actively engaged in hands-on workshops, technical demonstrations, and intense competition. Participating in the event’s grueling 24-hour Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, the young tech innovators demonstrated deep technical mastery, practical problem-solving, and operational readiness.
Organizers and industry mentors commended the CUIB delegation led by the Dr. Neba Godfaith, Dean of School of Information Technology for their outstanding grasp of complex security protocols, ethical hacking concepts, and software resiliency, proving that they are fully equipped to meet the rigorous demands of today’s evolving cyber landscape.
”Our students didn’t just attend to observe; they came to prove their capability,” said Dr. Neba Godfaith. “Seeing our Cybersecurity and Software Engineering students praised by industry experts for mastering advanced concepts reflects the core mission of CUIB: training practical, ethical, and solution-oriented leaders who transition seamlessly from awareness to decisive action.” The university’s participation reinforces CUIB’s commitment to providing industry-standard experiential learning, bridging the gap between academia and real-world technology implementation. Representing the institution in their official attire, the delegation stood out as a benchmark for academic excellence and professional readiness in Central Africa’s digital ecosystem.
