Jan 10, 2026 CYBERGUARD Team

Call for Hackathon Participants

CYBERGUARD invites students and professionals to participate in our upcoming cybersecurity hackathon. Registration now open!

CYBERGUARD invites students and professionals to participate in our upcoming cybersecurity hackathon. Registration now open!

About the Hackathon

The CYBERGUARD Cybersecurity Hackathon is a competitive event designed to challenge participants with real-world security scenarios and promote innovative solutions for modern SOC challenges.

Event Information

Date: February 20-22, 2026 Location: Athens, Greece (Hybrid - In-person & Remote) Duration: 48 hours Team Size: 2-4 participants per team

Challenges

Participants will tackle various cybersecurity challenges including:

  • Malware analysis and reverse engineering
  • Threat detection using AI/ML techniques
  • Incident response scenarios
  • Penetration testing exercises
  • CTI (Cyber Threat Intelligence) analysis

Prizes

  • 1st Place: €5,000 + CYBERGUARD Partnership Opportunity
  • 2nd Place: €3,000 + Tech Gadget Package
  • 3rd Place: €1,500 + Cybersecurity Tool Licenses

Who Can Participate

  • University students (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD)
  • Cybersecurity professionals
  • SOC analysts and researchers
  • Anyone passionate about cybersecurity innovation

Why Join?

  • Network with leading cybersecurity experts
  • Showcase your skills to potential employers
  • Learn cutting-edge SOC technologies
  • Win exciting prizes
  • Contribute to European cybersecurity advancement

Registration

Registration Deadline: February 1, 2026

To register, visit our official website or send an email to hackathon@cyberguard-eu.eu

Limited spots available - register early to secure your place!

Questions?

For any questions about the hackathon, please contact our events team at events@cyberguard-eu.eu

We can't wait to see your innovative solutions!

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