International Cybersecurity Challenge
The International Cybersecurity Challenge is a cybersecurity competition created and organised by a global consortium including Europe (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)), Asia (Code Blue, Div0, BoB), USA (Katzcy), Canada (Cyber*Sci), Oceania (The University of Queensland), Africa (Namibia University of Science and Technology), and Latin America (ICC Latino America) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] for people up to the age of 25. The challenges include web and system exploitations, cryptography, reverse engineering, hardware, and attack/defense.[6] It has been held since 2022.[7]
Events[edit]
2022[edit]
The 2022 event was held in Athens, Greece between 14 and 17 June.[1] There were 7 teams which represented 64 countries,[8][7] and was won by Team Europe.[9]
Results
| Pos | Team | Final Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Europe | 12961 |
| 2 | Team Asia | 10724 |
| 3 | Team USA | 7765 |
| 4 | Team Oceania | 7447 |
| 5 | Team Canada | 3643 |
| 6 | Team Latin America | 1722 |
| 7 | Team Africa | 981 |
2023[edit]
The 2023 challenge was held in San Diego, California between 1 and 4 August. It was part of the International Cybersecurity Championship & Conference (IC3). The competition had 7 teams representing a region: Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Oceania, and the United States. 65 countries in total were represented.[10] Team Europe won again, Team Oceania came second Team Asia third.[9]
Results
| Pos | Team | Final Score | Day 1 - Jeopardy CTF | Day 2 - A/D CTF & KOTH | KOTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Europe | 15189,14 | 7670 | 51340,89 | 718 |
| 2 | Team Oceania | 13608,86 | 6497 | 48559,98 | 705 |
| 3 | Team Asia | 13032,00 | 5362 | 52370,95 | 372 |
| 4 | Team USA | 11438,10 | 5431 | 41016,64 | 709 |
| 5 | Team Canada | 9229,19 | 4024 | 35541,16 | 904 |
| 6 | Team Latin America | 4687,84 | 1906 | 18994,50 | 275 |
| 7 | Team Africa | 4012,86 | 2222 | 12228,01 | 237 |
2024[edit]
In 2024 the event will be held from 28 October to 1 November in Santiago, Chile. The competition will feature Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Oceania, United States and potentially Middle East.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Cameron, Kesia (2022-06-09). "DSU students to compete in European cybersecurity competition". Dakota News Now. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ "Hats off to Team Europe - Winners of the 1st International Cybersecurity Challenge!". ENISA. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "UQ Cyber to host Oceania Regional Qualifiers for the inaugural ICC, a Cyber World Cup". eecs.uq.edu.au. 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "First-Ever US Cyber Team Heads to International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC)". www.playcyber.com. 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "Schedule | CyberSci". Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ LLC, KATZCY. "First-Ever US Cyber Team Heads to International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC) June 14-17, 2022 | Athens, Greece". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ a b "International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC)". ENISA. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ Katzcy. "World's Top Cyber Athletes Compete in Global Cyber Games--March 19, 2022". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ a b "International Cybersecurity Challenge: TEAM EUROPE Wins AGAIN!". ENISA. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ Pereira, Daniel (2023-07-31). "August 1-4, 2023 – USA Hosting the International Cybersecurity Championship & Conference in San Diego, CA". OODA Loop. Retrieved 2023-08-22.