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Advanced Youth Cyber Exploration Programme (A.YCEP)

Run by Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) / NUS School of Computing

In personNUS School of Computing + ASEAN-Singapore Cybersecurity Centre of ExcellenceMulti-day (training + CTF qualifiers + finals)FreeCompetitiveMedium effort

About this opportunity

<p>The Advanced Youth Cyber Exploration Programme (A.YCEP) is a CSA-run cybersecurity bootcamp and Capture The Flag competition for pre-tertiary students who already have foundational skills in cybersecurity. It features immersive training at NUS School of Computing, followed by CTF qualifiers and finals held at the ASEAN-Singapore Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence.</p> <ul> <li>Eligibility: secondary to pre-tertiary students who have completed a feeder programme — YCEP, Cisco Youth Cyber Challenge, SMU Whitehacks, DSTA Cyber Defender Discovery Camp (CDDC), HTX Cyber Investigators' Challenge, or CSIT Cyberthon</li> <li>Designed as a continuation beyond YCEP for students ready for more advanced scenarios</li> <li>Structure: multi-day training followed by CTF qualifiers and finals</li> <li>Delivered with partners NUS Greyhats, Bakkhos Labs, and Horangi Cyber Security; supported by the National Cybersecurity R&amp;D Lab</li> <li>Free of charge</li> </ul> <p>Participation is invitation-based via performance in the feeder programmes; prospective students can subscribe to announcements at go.gov.sg/sgcyberyouth-mailinglist.</p>

Who can apply

Secondary to pre-tertiary students with a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity, typically past YCEP participants; students from bootcamps such as Cisco Youth Cyber Challenge, SMU Whitehacks, DSTA Cyber Defender Discovery Camp, HTX Cyber Investigators' Challenge and CSIT Cyberthon are also welcome

How to apply

Dates for the next round are not published yet (checked 27 Sep 2026).

What you get

Skills training

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) / NUS School of Computing. More on their website.

Who can apply?+

Secondary to pre-tertiary students with a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity, typically past YCEP participants; students from bootcamps such as Cisco Youth Cyber Challenge, SMU Whitehacks, DSTA Cyber Defender Discovery Camp, HTX Cyber Investigators' Challenge and CSIT Cyberthon are also welcome

Is it paid?+

Free to apply. No participant fees.

How do I apply?+

Dates for the next round are not published yet (checked 27 Sep 2026).

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Last verified 28 September 2026·Updated 28 September 2026·Source