About ICO
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 including cryptography, web security, forensics, reverse engineering, and penetration testing. The International Cybersecurity Olympiad (ICO) is a global event inspired by renowned competitions such as the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) and the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
ICO 2025 Singapore
ICO 2025 was hosted by the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Computing from June 22-28, 2025.
The contest took place on June 24 and 26, 2025, featuring Attack-style and Defence-style Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions.
Teams competed in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity challenges, testing their skills in real-world scenarios.
ICO 2026 Sydney
The next edition of ICO will be held in Sydney, Australia in 2026. Uzbekistan is preparing a national team to compete at this prestigious event.