35+ national teams compete in Europe's premier young talent cybersecurity challenge
ECSC is organized by ENISA with the German BSI hosting the 2026 edition in Bochum. It's both a fierce competition and Europe's most important talent pipeline event — top employers recruit directly from the competition floor.
The Competition
- 35+ country teams, 500+ participants under 26
- Jeopardy: web, crypto, reverse engineering, forensics, hardware
- Attack-Defense: real-time network offense and defense
Ukraine's Team
The Ukrainian delegation brings experience that's unique among competitors — many have contributed to real cyber defense operations. Their participation strengthens European solidarity and showcases Ukrainian talent on the continental stage.
