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Cyber Shield 2026 Welcomes Global Participants to Little Rock [Image 6 of 9]

Dvidshub • July 14, 2026

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Seth Barun, North Carolina National Guard Chief Information Officer, attends a demonstration of a simulated cyber attack system used to infiltrate simulated networks and test participants during the annual Cyber Shield training event held at the Professional Education Center in Little Rock, Ark., July 12th, 2026. Cyber Shield 2026 is the largest annual Department of Defense cyber training event, consisting of over 1,000 participants from 44 states and territories as well as 23 countries who have gathered to collaborate and strengthen cyber capabilities on a global scale. (North Carolina National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Tarkelly).

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Cyber Shield 2026: Major Military Cyber Training Event in Little Rock Cyber Shield 2026, the largest annual Department of Defense cyber training event, took place in Little Rock, Arkansas, from July 12 to July 13, 2026. Over 1,000 participants from 44 U.S. states and territories and 23 countries, including service members from the United States, Vietnam, and Zambia, collaborated to enhance global cyber capabilities. The event featured various training exercises, including a simulated cyber attack system and a 'Hack The Box' challenge aimed at improving defensive skills. The exercises focused on developing cyber forces for internal network defense and incident response. This multinational collaboration underscores the importance of joint efforts in cybersecurity training. 39 sources 26

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