The National Authority for Cyber Security (AKSK) announces the opening of applications for selecting the Albanian national team to represent the country at the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC) 2025, one of the most prominent cybersecurity competitions for youth in Europe.
This year, the competition will take place from 6 to 10 October 2025 in Warsaw, Poland, and is organized by ENISA – the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity.
ECSC aims to discover and promote young cybersecurity talent by challenging national teams from over 40 participating countries through a series of technical tasks.
Who can apply?
Young individuals aged 14–24, passionate about technology and digital security, who want to test their skills and represent Albania on an international stage.
What does the competition involve?
Participants will tackle hands-on challenges in:
- Web application and service security
- Mobile application security
- Cryptography
- Reverse engineering
- Digital forensics
Following the application process, 10 individuals will be selected to form Albania’s national team for ECSC 2025.
How to apply:
Interested candidates can submit their application here.
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