After KAUST Academy
Shouq's project ranked second in the KAUST Academy cybersecurity track in October 2025, and Shouq joined the KAUST Women in STEM program in September 2025. As of October 2026, Shouq is employed.
Summer project
Cybersecurity Specialization · Cohort 2025
Gamifying Cybersecurity Awareness
This project focuses on creating an engaging, interactive experience to raise cybersecurity awareness among students. Using gamification techniques, the team will design and develop a hands-on activity, such as a security-themed escape room, capture-the-flag challenge, or phishing simulation. These activities will immerse participants in solving real-world cybersecurity problems, like decoding encrypted messages, spotting phishing attempts, or configuring secure systems, fostering a deeper understanding of key concepts. Students will collaborate with Duke’s Office of Information Technology (OIT), IT Security Office (ITSO), and cybersecurity experts to bring this concept to life. As a stretch goal, the project will be developed as an open-source resource, enabling other universities to adopt these gamified activities and expand cybersecurity awareness in higher education.
Mentor: Sam Naim
With KAUST Academy
- Cohort 2025
Duke University · Cybersecurity Summer Internship
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