Sweden sweeps the winning title of the European Cybersecurity Challenge

For the first time, an international cybersecurity challenge for women took place in Dublin earlier this summer.

ENISA directly supported the participation of the female Team Europe in the Women’s International Cybersecurity Challenge 2026 (WICC2026), in close partnership with the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) and the European Commission.

Next upcoming events The next European Cybersecurity Challenge will be hosted by Denmark next year.

About the European Cybersecurity Challenge (ECSC) The European Cybersecurity Challenge (ECSC) is an initiative supported by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and aims to enhance cybersecurity talent across Europe and connect high potentials with industry leading organisations.

About the International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC) As a global Capture the Flag event (CTF), the International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC) is designed to encourage the development of cybersecurity skills and to foster international cooperation.