The Cyber Battle Australia 2026 Qualifying Round took place on Saturday, 16 May, bringing together students from across the country for a high-energy, skills-driven Capture the Flag (CTF) event. Thanks to the incredible support from our sponsors, mentors, and partners, the round was a great success.
The competition will culminate in the Cyber Battle Australia 2026 Grand Final on 4 July, where top-performing teams will go head-to-head in an exciting showcase of cyber security talent.
Such fantastic results, with all the top teams earning over 1000 points.
Compare this to last year where the highest score qualifying team scored 1230 points, and only the top 7 teams scored over 1000 points – very well done !!!
Finalist teams are spread across Australia, with representation from:
South Australia – 6 teams (7 TAFE, 10 Uni)
New South Wales – 4 teams (9 TAFE, 4 Uni)
Queensland – 4 teams (11 TAFE)
Victoria – 4 teams (11 TAFE)
Northern Territory – 1 team (3 TAFE)
Australian Capital Territory – 1 team (1 TAFE, 2 Uni)
We extend our sincere thanks to all the sponsors who made this round possible:
- Gold Sponsors: Future Skills Organisation, TAFEcyber
- Silver Sponsors: CybExer Technologies, TrendAI, Comunet
- Bronze Sponsors: AeroTravel & Cruise, Infoblox, Mercury Information Security Services, Security Impossible
We also thank the many professionals who volunteered their time to mentor participants—feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive.
The Cyber Battle Australia 2026 Grand Final will take place on 4 July 2026. We’re excited to see the top teams come together for what promises to be a thrilling and competitive final event.
Thank you again to everyone who supported the Qualifying Round. Your contribution is helping shape the next generation of Australia’s cyber workforce.
