// European Cybersecurity Challenge 2026
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We are looking for the best young cybersecurity talents, aged 14 to 25, to represent Slovenia at the European Cybersecurity Challenge.
kt@ecsc ~ status
| team | 10 members |
| juniors | 14–20 years |
| seniors | 21–25 years |
| qualifiers | August 2026 |
| final | October 2026 · DE |
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01 · Timeline
Road to the final
From bootcamp to the European final — three phases in which individuals grow into a team.
Phase 01
Training
January — August 2026
Selected participants will attend a hands-on bootcamp mentored by Slovenian cybersecurity experts.
Phase 02
Qualifiers
August 2026
Individuals will get the chance to show their skills and qualify for the European competition.
Phase 03
ECSC Final
October 2026 · Germany
The selected team will represent Slovenia at the European Cybersecurity Challenge.
02 · Team
10 team
members
Slovenia will be represented by a team of ten members, aged 14 to 25, who perform best in the national qualifiers.
Category A
Juniors
| Team members | up to 5 |
| Age | 14–20 years |
Category B
Seniors
| Team members | up to 5 |
| Age | 21–25 years |
Team members will attend training where we will equip them with the knowledge and skills they need. They will also have access to mentoring from cybersecurity experts, who will guide and support them.
03 · About the competition
ECSC — a remarkable success story
ECSC is an initiative of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), run together with European countries, that aims to foster cybersecurity talent across Europe and connect high-potential individuals with leading organisations in the industry.
28
participating European countries
17,000+
young talents in training in 2021
ECSC goals
01
Youth in cyber
Encouraging young people to enter the field of cybersecurity.
02
Identifying talent
Identifying talent and supporting their career paths.
03
Meeting employers
A platform where talented IT professionals connect directly with potential employers.
04
Unlocking potential
Putting IT talent to work in public bodies, companies, academia and research.
05
Awareness
Raising cybersecurity awareness across Europe.
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