SG Cyber Olympians

About SG Cyber Olympians

Passionate about cybersecurity and ready for a chance to compete on the world stage?

The SG Cyber Olympians (SGCO) programme aims to identify, recruit, and nurture top talents to excel in cybersecurity and at top international cybersecurity competitions. Beyond building a talented pool of representatives for Singapore, this programme is part of SG Cyber Talent, a broader initiative to maintain a strong pipeline of skilled cybersecurity professional for the industry.

First launched in 2022, 50 participants were enrolled and trained to compete in Capture-the-Flag (CTF) competitions. The next phase of SGCO is back with enhanced training and expanded sponsorship opportunities for participants to build deeper cybersecurity expertise.

Successful participants can look forward to the following:

1. Personalised learning pathways and training curricula to build deeper cybersecurity expertise  

2. Cyber sparring sessions and bespoke workshops to hone skills in realistic cybersecurity scenarios 

3. Enrolment in professional cybersecurity certifications  

4. Represent Singapore at international CTF competitions  

5. Overseas exchange programmes and conferences 

Participation in this programme is free-of-charge!

Who can apply?  

• Singapore Citizen  

• 18 years old and above 

• Intermediate to advanced cybersecurity knowledge 

• CTF experience is a plus 

Participants of this programme must have access to a personal laptop with the following specifications:    

• i7 intel processor or equivalent 

• 8GB of RAM DDR4 

• 256 GB SSD Hard Drive

• Webcam capabilities

Strong and stable Internet connection is necessary for participation in CTF challenges and training.

Applications are now closed.

Shortlisted participants will be contacted by CSA or an appointed third-party programme manager for further assessment which includes: 

1. Stage 1 - CTF Challenge (30 Jan, 9.30am - 12pm or 8 Feb, 9.30am - 12pm) 

2. Stage 2 - CTF Challenge (13 Feb, 12pm - 6pm or 15 Feb, 12pm - 6pm) 

3. Stage 3 - Interview (To be held in Mar 2026)

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection.

While the first round of recruitment has closed, interested individuals may still register their interest in participating in the SG Cyber Olympians programme here. Applicants may be contacted by CSA or an appointed third-party programme manager to participate in future recruitment cycles. CSA reserves the right to not respond to all applications received.

SG Cyber Olympian Brochure

SG Cyber Olympian Brochure

For queries, please contact sgcybertalent@csa.gov.sg