UK Cyber Leaders Challenge Regional Qualifiers

Inspire

Showcasing the variety of careers available in cyber.

Developing multidisciplinary skills through practice-based learning.

Bringing together a community of government, industry & academia.

Empower

Connect

OVER 100 TEAMS & 90 CYBER PROFESSIONALS | 3 HYBRID EVENTS | 17 PROGRESS TO THE NATIONAL FINALS

The 2026 UK CLC year.

Applications.

Oct - Dec 2025

Following our Autumn Career Days, teams of 4 higher-education students, studying in every UK home nation, applied to the competition.

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Regional Qualifiers.

Early Feb 2026

Over 100 teams are putting their skills to the test, presenting their response to Scenario Stage 1 to a panel of expert judges.

National Finals.

18-19 Mar 2026

The top 17 teams compete at the BT Tower, London to be crowned national champions in 3 rounds with increasing time pressure.

Ongoing Community.

All competitors are invited to join the Cyber Leaders Challenge Alumni community, supporting each other to progress in our cyber careers.