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June 5, 2026
University of Debrecen Student Wins IT Security World Championship
S M Sadman Sakib Sayor, talented student from the Faculty of Informatics at the University of Debrecen, has won the world title in the IT Security category at a global online technology competition, the Digital Skills Cup. The final-year Computer Science BSc student outperformed the regional champions of 64 countries, emerging victorious in a highly competitive and exceptionally qualified field.
Organised by the Leading Learning Partner Association, a consortium of leading international training providers, the Digital Skills Cup offered participants the opportunity to test their digital expertise in four categories: user-level and expert-level artificial intelligence, IT Security (cybersecurity), and IT Developer (software development).
The online world final was preceded by regional competitions, with only the winners advancing to the decisive international round. The Hungarian qualifying competition was won by S M Sadman Sakib Sayor, a final-year BSc student in Computer Science at the University of Debrecen’s Faculty of Informatics, earning him the right to represent Hungary at the global final. Originally from Bangladesh, Sadman began his studies at the University of Debrecen in 2023. During his degree programme, he successfully completed the faculty’s ITS Cybersecurity preparatory course and subsequently obtained the internationally recognised Certiport ITS Cybersecurity industry certification.
“I am proud to have represented Hungary and the university on the international stage. I consider access to industry certifications particularly important. Such opportunities are limited in Bangladesh, so I greatly value the fact that at the University of Debrecen I was able to earn internationally recognised certifications that contribute both to my professional development and to the formal validation of my skills. The preparatory course and certification exam provided significant support in preparing for the competition,” he said.
According to Ákos Szabó, who designed the preparatory course, the student’s success clearly demonstrates the practical value of the programme and proves that the knowledge acquired can be applied successfully not only in certification examinations but also in international competitive environments. He added that the faculty’s objective is to provide students with modern, internationally recognised knowledge that meets current industry expectations.
Reflecting on Sadman’s international achievement, András Hajdu, Dean of the Faculty of Informatics, noted that the faculty has been involved in training and examinations linked to international industry certifications for the past three years. It offers preparatory courses to both students and external participants and operates an examination centre as a Certiport partner, enabling university students to take internationally recognised professional examinations locally.
“One of our key objectives has been to introduce international training trends, curricula, and assessment methods into the Faculty of Informatics. As a result, our students encounter expectations and evaluation systems that are internationally significant in addition to their regular university studies. This global perspective enhances the agility and mobility of Hungarian students while also strengthening innovation-driven research, development, and commercialisation opportunities within the faculty’s professional ecosystem. Sadman’s world championship title is an excellent example of how talent, dedication, modern professional training, and an educational environment aligned with international standards can together lead to outstanding achievements,” the dean emphasised.
The competition, organised by the Leading Learning Partner Association and coordinated by Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS), attracted more than 4,300 participants from 64 countries. Of these, 959 competed in the IT Security category, making Sadman’s achievement all the more remarkable.
Source: dehir.hu | Photo credit: Papp László (Facebook)
