ICO Uzbekistan 2026
Official National Selection Portal for the International Cybersecurity Olympiad
The International Cybersecurity Olympiad (ICO) is a premier global competition that brings together the world's most talented young cybersecurity professionals. ICO challenges participants in various cybersecurity domains through Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, including both Attack-style and Defence-style formats.
Selecting and training Uzbekistan's top cybersecurity talent to compete at ICO 2026 in Sydney, Australia from June 27 to July 2, 2026.
Our mission is to identify, nurture, and prepare the most capable cybersecurity students in Uzbekistan through a fair, transparent, and rigorous 4-round selection process. The selected team will represent our country with excellence and integrity on the global stage.
Progressive selection ensures only the most capable students advance
Why Participate?
Global Recognition
Compete against the best cybersecurity talent from around the world and gain international recognition.
Comprehensive Training
Intensive training program covering cryptography, web security, forensics, binary exploitation, and reverse engineering.
Career Advancement
Build valuable skills and connections that open doors to careers in cybersecurity, research, and technology.
National Pride
Represent Uzbekistan on the global stage and contribute to building our country's cybersecurity expertise.
Selection Process Overview
Our comprehensive 4-round selection process ensures fairness, transparency, and identifies the most talented cybersecurity students in Uzbekistan.
Round 1: National Online Qualification
Open to all eligible students. Tests fundamental cybersecurity knowledge through online challenges.
Round 2: Online Advanced Round
Top 50 participants face more complex challenges across multiple cybersecurity domains.
Round 3: Offline Proctored Round
Top 15 participants are invited to an in-person, proctored examination.
Round 4: Final Interviews
Committee-led interviews with top 15 candidates to select the final 5 team members.
ICO 2026 Event Details
Official References & Accreditation
This is the official national selection portal accredited for ICO 2026. All information provided here is verified and authorized by the ICO Uzbekistan Selection Committee.
Official References
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