Austrian Cybersecurity Challenge 2025
CySec is actively collaborating with Cyber Security Austria to organize and host the yearly Austria Cyber Security Challenge. This event is a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition aimed at identifying and nurturing young talents in the field of cybersecurity. The challenge is designed to engage participants in solving security-related puzzles and tasks, offering them a platform to showcase their skills and potential in cybersecurity under a competitive setting. This initiative, organized by Cyber Security Austria, not only helps in discovering emerging talents but also in fostering a stronger cybersecurity community.
ACSC 2025 Program Overview
The Austria Cyber Security Challenge 2025 will commence with an engaging kick-off event in Vienna. Participants will have the opportunity to meet the organizers and other competitors in person. For those unable to attend, the event will also be streamed online.
Kick-off Event
Date & Time: February 21, from 17:00 to 18:00
Main Location: TU Wien - FAV Hörsaal 1, Favoritenstraße 11, 1040 Wien
Online Access: Available via Discord
Language: English (Questions in German are welcome)
Alternative Locations: FH St. Pölten, JKU Linz, LosFuzzys Graz
This initial event is an entry-level gathering designed to explain the competition format. Attendance is not mandatory but is encouraged for newcomers.
You can solve all challenges at any time during the qualification period (01.03.-01.05., eg the first challenge to be released can still be solved in the very last minutes before submission close).
Qualification Rounds
The qualification stage is a single-player jeopardy competition spanning two months, with challenges released in two waves. This phase involves cooperation with German and Swiss counterparts.
1st Qualifying Wave
Date & Time: March 1st, 18:00 CEST
Format: Online
2nd Qualifying Wave
Date & Time: April 1st, 18:00 CEST
Format: Online
Challenges can be solved at any time from March 1st to May 1st. Even challenges released early in the qualification can be addressed up until the final submission deadline - May 1st, 18:00 CEST
Finals
Competitors who achieve a top ranking in their qualification category will be invited to the team-based finals, which promise a dynamic mix of collaboration and competition.
Dates: June 24th - 26th Location: Dornbirn Events Include: Team-building (junior & senior categories), Competition, Award Ceremony