Hackosquad Cyber Week 2026: Learn, Hack & Compete in 7 Days
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Monday, August 31, 2026
to Friday, September 18, 2026
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3 weeks long
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This hackathon is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
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About this hackathon
Overview
Seven days. Seven missions. One final CTF. Learn cybersecurity from zero through practical labs, challenges, expert content, and exciting rewards — completely free.
About Cyber Week
Still wondering whether cybersecurity is the right career for you?
Stop guessing.
HackoSquad Cyber Week 2026 is a free, seven-day online cybersecurity experience created for complete beginners, students, and anyone ready to explore a career in cybersecurity.
From 19–26 September 2026, you will learn essential cybersecurity concepts, complete practical missions, explore real attack and defense scenarios, and compete in a final Capture the Flag challenge.
No previous cybersecurity experience is required.
You only need curiosity, consistency, and the courage to try.
Why You Should Join
Learn cybersecurity from the beginning
Complete seven practical missions in seven days
Experience beginner-friendly cybersecurity labs
Safely hack your first practice website
Learn to identify and investigate attacks
Explore both offensive and defensive security
Discover which cybersecurity career path suits you
Compete in the final live CTF
Win prizes, vouchers, coupons, and partner rewards
Earn a certificate after meeting the completion requirements
Showcase a useful project, tool, script, or research work
Learn through content contributed by cybersecurity partners
Project Showcase
Built a project, tool, script, or research work that deserves an audience?
Apply for the Cyber Week Creator Spotlight.
Selected creators will receive an opportunity to present their work to the HackoSquad community during the event. Your next user, supporter, collaborator, or opportunity could be watching.
Eligibility
Open to participants worldwide
College students, freshers, professionals, and school students may apply
Complete beginners are welcome
No previous cybersecurity experience is required
Participation is free
Participants may register individually or in teams of up to two
Everyone who completes Cyber Week will receive a guaranteed reward, including an exclusive voucher or prize. No one walks away empty-handed.
Skills You Will Explore
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Ethical Hacking
Web Security
Network Security
Linux Basics
Threat Detection
Incident Response
Digital Investigation
Defensive Security
CTF Problem-Solving
Analytical Thinking
Register free and take your first real step into cybersecurity.