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Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

Youth Cyber Exploration Programme

The YCEP is an exciting cybersecurity bootcamp specially designed to get students excited about their journey towards a cybersecurity career.

Last updated 5 February 2025
pictures of youths in the YCEP bootcamp, typing on laptops.

A key pillar under Singapore’s Cybersecurity Strategy is the development of a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem comprising a skilled workforce, so that it can support our cybersecurity needs and be a source of new economic growth. To reinforce the future cybersecurity talent pipeline, CSA is moving upstream to engage youths at the pre-tertiary level.

The YCEP is an exciting cybersecurity bootcamp specially designed to get students excited about their journey towards a cybersecurity career. YCEP was launched in 2018 and is organised by the five local polytechnics, Cyber Youth Singapore and supported by CSA. The programme has since trained 700 secondary school students over the past two years. Top students with outstanding YCEP scores will have the opportunity to pit their skills against one another in the Central Capture-the-Flag (CTF) Competition.

The programme aims to excite students about the possibilities and prospects in the world of cybersecurity, teach them fundamental cybersecurity concepts and give them opportunities to participate in practical assignments and competitions.

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YCEP 2025

Programme Details

Secure your spot by registering your interest today! Sign up at https://go.gov.sg/ycepbootcamp25.

Selected participants will be notified by 3 March 2025. If you do not receive a confirmation by then, we encourage you to apply for future opportunities.

Stage 1: YCEP Bootcamp

Locations and Dates:

  • Nanyang Polytechnic: 18-20 March 2025, 9am-6pm

  • Ngee Ann Polytechnic: 18-20 March 2025, 9am-6pm

  • Republic Polytechnic: 17-19 March 2025, 9am-6pm

  • Singapore Polytechnic: 17-19 March 2025, 9am-6pm

  • Temasek Polytechnic: 18-20 March 2025, 9am-6pm

During registration, you are encouraged to select your preferred date and polytechnic based on availability. Priority will be given to first-time YCEP participants. While we will consider your preferences, final allocations will be determined by the CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre based on capacity. Do note that seats are limited.

Stage 2: Central Capture-the-Flag (CCTF) Competition

  • 5 April 2025, 9am-6pm

The top 15 performers from each polytechnic’s bootcamp will be invited to compete in the CCTF. More details will be announced at the respective bootcamps.