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CISA Announces Winners of the 2026 President's Cup Cybersecurity Competition

CISA Announces Winners of the 2026 President's Cup Cybersecurity Competition

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ThreatCluster •June 10, 2026 at 16:34 UTC
  • •Over 800 competitors participated in the 2026 President's Cup cybersecurity competition.
  • •Winners included 'sheriffsparks' (Navy), 'bdubya' (Army), and 'ENOENTHUSIASM' (Army/Marine Corps).
  • •The competition focused on testing defensive skills, offensive tactics, and team strategies.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced the winners of the seventh annual President’s Cup cybersecurity competition, which concluded at the end of May 2026. Over 800 competitors and 200 teams participated in this year's event, which began in January with virtual qualifiers. The competition tested participants' skills in three tracks: Defensive, Offensive, and Teams. The winners include 'sheriffsparks' from the U.S. Navy for the Defensive Track, 'bdubya' from the U.S. Army for the Offensive Track, and the team 'ENOENTHUSIASM' from the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps for the Teams Championship. The event aimed to identify and reward top cybersecurity talent within the federal workforce through high-pressure, mission-driven challenges. CISA's Acting Director praised the champions for their sharp analysis and decisive action during the competition.

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2026-01-01
President's Cup competition begins
The competition commenced with virtual qualifiers for federal employees to showcase their cybersecurity skills.
Escudodigital
2026-05-31
Finals of the President's Cup held
The finals took place in Washington, DC, where top federal cyber operatives competed in high-stakes scenarios.
Nextgov
2026-06-09
Winners announced by CISA
CISA revealed the champions of the competition, highlighting their skills in cyber operations.
Cisa
2026-06-10
Articles published about the competition
Multiple articles reported on the competition's outcomes and the significance of the event in cybersecurity.
Industrialcyber.Co

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