Following last year's partnership between VicOne and Block Harbor to launch the first automotive-focused capture-the-flag (CTF) competition, the two cybersecurity powerhouses return this year to continue their mission of building skills and capabilities in automotive cybersecurity.

Global Vehicle Cybersecurity Competition (VCC) aims to equip and inspire the next generation of cybersecurity experts through hands-on, real-world challenges in a CTF-style competition. Happening virtually from August 22 to 25 and August 29 to September 1, 2025, this competition gathers a diverse and talented pool of participants from all around the world at all skill levels — from first-time players to seasoned professionals — to learn, upskill, and contribute to building a safer future for connected vehicles.

Benefits for Participants and Winners
Earn up to 16 CPE credits to support your professional development in cybersecurity.
Gifts, tokens, and titles for top participants.
The overall winner will be
sponsored to attend Pwn2Own Automotive Tokyo 2026 in Tokyo, including round-trip airfare and hotel stay.
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Advancing Skills in Cyber Defense

Advancing Skills in Cyber Defense

Participants don't just learn—they do. Through hands-on offensive and defensive security challenges based on real automotive scenarios, we help individuals build practical, job-ready skills. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are available to support professional development.

Accessing a Global, Inclusive Platform

Accessing a Global, Inclusive Platform

From university students and career-switchers to seasoned penetration testers and engineers, Global VCC welcomes diverse backgrounds. Join a global community united by one goal: advancing vehicle cybersecurity across borders and disciplines.

Achieving Resilience Through Collective Intelligence

Achieving Resilience Through Collective Intelligence

Global VCC is not just a cybersecurity contest— it's a strategic initiative to advance the automotive cybersecurity field as a community. As threats grow more complex, we're preparing a community that's ready to face them, building resilience through collective intelligence.

Last Year’s Impact
1,174
Participants
20+
Countries
2,677
No. of solves

We're building the future generation of SDV cybersecurity defenders, today.

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