Australian Schools Cyber Challenge
ASCC equips students across Australia with foundational cyber skills, building the next generation of cyber professionals and strengthening the nation’s future workforce capability.
Register your schools interest to participate in ASCC 2026 and we will keep you informed about the program as it rolls out in late 2025.
How it works
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Participants undertake a series of hyper-realistic cyber challenges through an integrated VM and LMS
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Combining theoretical frameworks with applied practice to develop, benchmark, and validate core cybersecurity competencies.
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Event rounds commence Term 2 2026 and consist of an initial 2 virtual rounds
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The challenge is accessible 24/7 from any location
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A $250 (ex GST) entry fee is payable per team registered; schools can register multiple teams to participate
Who can enter?
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Australian Secondary Students in Grades 7-12
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Teams consist of 3-5 individuals
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Schools can enter multiple teams
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No previous cyber experience required - learn content as you compete
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All Australian schools - Public, Catholic or Independent
Why Participate?
Unlock Student Potential
By sparking an interest in cybersecurity as an exciting and viable career option. The ASCC helps students thrive beyond the classroom—building problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills alongside technical expertise.
Expert-Led Content
ASCC provides schools with professionally designed, hands-on cyber learning experiences.
Delivering a cost-effective way to modernise STEM learning, providing engaging content that aligns to industry needs.
Building Future Careers
The ASCC showcases cybersecurity as an exciting and achievable option for students, by linking learning directly to future opportunities.
The program delivers meaningful, engaging content that goes beyond standard digital literacy lessons.
Engaging & Skills-Focused
The challenge allows all students to shine through technology-based learning. It develops both technical skills and essential soft skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and communication.
2025 Winners
Mentone Grammar
“Throughout the competition our students were able to learn and develop a range of new cyber skills which they used to solve increasingly complex problems. The structure of the competition encouraged them to work as team and communicate effectively in order to solve the various challenges they were set.” Cameron Wilson, Teacher
2026 Key Dates
Register to Participate in 2026
Testimonials
Our students were given an opportunity to shine and display their technical skills in the competition and showed excellent growth in teamwork, communication and problem solving skills.
All because of the competition and the professional environment you set up.
The venue, guidance, and assistance were top class and we very much look forward to next year."
David Cracknell
This competition has been amazing for our daughter, Eden. She’d been considering her options, but was not really sure about what career to pursue when she finishes Year 12 this year.
But being involved with this competition, and seeing how it made cyber security fun and enjoyable, and she actually got to experience it…she realised that this is a career opportunity she can pursue.
Father
Thanks again for everything! The students enjoyed it all, I definitely had an amazing time, and I am already looking forward to next year!
Peter Darcy
Lewis wants to pursue Cyber Security when he leaves school. This competition has been a real confidence booster for him – and a great learning curve. He’s really enjoyed competing.
Pam Tolley
Thank you for the amazing opportunity your platform provided to my son and his team.
Noor Han
OUR SPONSORS
AMP
In supporting ASCC, AMP seek to inspire students to pursue careers in cyber, connect with future talent early, and share our commitment to innovation and security. This partnership complements AMP’s Graduate Program, which offers opportunities in cybersecurity and technology.
QUT
QUT can help kickstart an amazing career in IT or Games and Interactive Environments with courses and pathways to acquire expertise in AI, data management, virtual reality, and more.
La Trobe Uni
La Trobe Uni offer flexible programs, including short courses, degree pathways, industry placements, and mentorship, delivered online, on-campus, or through a blended approach to ensure accessibility.
CyberWest Hub
CyberWest Hub, The WA Cyber Security Innovation Hub, sits at the centre of cyber security in the state.
Tasked with building the State’s cyber capabilities.
ComTech Training
Comtech Training (RTO 90933) is one of Australia’s leading providers of accredited training in Telecommunications, Technical and Electronic Security and Cyber Security. Our Certificate IV in Cyber Security provides learners with the skills to analyse threats, secure networks, identify vulnerabilities and respond to incidents.