Invitation for Students to the Cyber Security Challenge Kosovo & Albania 2026
We invite all students passionate about technology and cybersecurity to take part in the Cyber Security Challenge Kosovo & Albania 2026, which will be held in Tirana, and to test their skills in a real and challenging competition.
If you are a student who wants to test your technical knowledge and challenge yourself, this competition is the perfect opportunity for you.
At a time when cybersecurity is a global priority, this competition offers students a unique opportunity to test and develop their skills through challenges in various areas, such as:
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Cryptography
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Network Security
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Reverse Engineering
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Application Security (Web and Mobile)
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Forensic Analysis
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Steganography, and more
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Competition Format
Phase 1 – Online Qualifications
Date: Friday, January 31, 2026, from 10:00
Location: Online (registered teams will receive credentials to access the platform)
Phase 2 – On-Site Finals
Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Location: Tirana
Who can participate?
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Students from recognized academic institutions in Kosovo and Albania
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Participants must be over 18 years old
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Teams consist of up to 4 members, from the same or different institutions
For more information and to register, please visit www.cybersecuritychallenge.al