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Attention Students! Mastercard and the National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) have teamed up to bring you an all-new CTF series powered by ENFOCOM Cyber.
The NCC understands that students are the future of cybersecurity and privacy in Canada. By participating in our CTF, we hope to get you excited about this field and inspired to consider it as a career path, and of course, have fun!
CTF competitions are a fun, hands-on way to learn about cybersecurity. Regardless of your skill level, there are challenges for everyone that range in difficulty from easy to… well, diabolical.
Registration is now closed
Saturday, January 17, 2026
9 am – 4 pm MT
CATE Centre – ENFOCOM Cyber Alastair Ross Technology Centre 3553 31 Street NW Calgary, AB
Teams may participate remotely or on-site (5 may participate on-site on a first-registered, first-served basis).
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|
| An invitation to participate in-person at the National Final CTF in Montreal on June 17th, including up to two nights’ accommodation, and up to $500 CAD for each team member towards travel to Montreal. | $50 CAD gift card per player. | $25 CAD gift card per player. |
Registration is now closed
Saturday, February 7, 2026
9 am – 4 pm ET
Rogers Cybersecure Office, Brampton, ON
Teams may participate remotely or on-site (a limited number may participate on-site on a first-registered, first-served basis).
Teams must be made up of 2 – 4 current students from Canadian post-secondary institutions from the following provinces/territories:
A maximum of 3 teams per academic institution may participate. Visit this link for complete rules and eligibility.
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|
| An invitation to participate in-person at the National Final CTF in Montreal on June 17th, including up to two nights’ accommodation, and up to $500 CAD for each team member towards travel to Montreal. | $50 CAD gift card per player. | $25 CAD gift card per player. |
Friday, February 6, 2026
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9 am – 4 pm AT
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
Teams may participate remotely or on-site (a limited number may participate on-site on a first-registered, first-served basis).
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place – An invitation to participate in-person at the National Final CTF in Montreal on June 17th, including up to two nights’ accommodation, and up to $500 CAD for each team member towards travel to Montreal. | $50 CAD gift card per player. | $25 CAD gift card per player. |
Teams must be made up of 2 – 4 current students from Canadian post-secondary institutions from the following provinces:
A maximum of 3 teams per academic institution may participate. Visit this link for complete rules and eligibility.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, Montreal, Quebec.
Teams may participate remotely, or on-site. The NCC can accommodate a limited number of teams on-site (TBA). Teams are expected to arrange their own transportation and accommodation, if necessary.
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA |
Read the complete Rules and Code of Conduct
Each competition will take place in English with some French support available.
When you are forming your team, aim for a mix of skills. A well-rounded team might include members skilled in web exploitation, cryptography, reverse engineering, and forensics. Clear communication and task delegation are key!
Mastercard does not assume any responsibility for the products and services offered under this Event. The products are sold, and services are provided solely by the relevant vendors, under such terms and conditions as determined by such vendors, and Mastercard accepts no liability whatsoever in connection with such products and services. The products and services have not been certified by Mastercard, and under no circumstances shall the inclusion of any product or service in this Event be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of such product or service by Mastercard.