Deadline: May 27, 2026
Deadline: May 27, 2026
Attention Students! Mastercard and the National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) have teamed up to bring you an all-new CTF series powered by ENFOCOM Cyber.
The NCC understands that students are the future of cybersecurity and privacy in Canada. By participating in our CTF, we hope to get you excited about this field and inspired to consider it as a career path, and of course, have fun!
CTF competitions are a fun, hands-on way to learn about cybersecurity. Regardless of your skill level, there are challenges for everyone that range in difficulty from easy to… well, diabolical.
January 17, 2026
Saturday, January 17, 2026
9 am – 4 pm MT
CATE Centre – ENFOCOM Cyber Alastair Ross Technology Centre 3553 31 Street NW Calgary, AB
Teams may participate remotely or on-site (5 may participate on-site on a first-registered, first-served basis).
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|
| An invitation to participate in-person at the National Final CTF in Montreal on June 17th, including up to two nights’ accommodation, and up to $500 CAD for each team member towards travel to Montreal. | $50 CAD gift card per player. | $25 CAD gift card per player. |
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Macon – University of British Columbia | club.eh 1 – MacEwan University | UofR CTF – University of Regina |
February 7, 2026
Saturday, February 7, 2026
9 am – 4 pm ET
Rogers Cybersecure Office, Brampton, ON
Teams may participate remotely or on-site (a limited number may participate on-site on a first-registered, first-served basis).
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|
| An invitation to participate in-person at the National Final CTF in Montreal on June 17th, including up to two nights’ accommodation, and up to $500 CAD for each team member towards travel to Montreal. | $50 CAD gift card per player. | $25 CAD gift card per player. |
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|
| Go Go Squid – University of Toronto | J'HACK Daniel – Université du Québec à Chicoutimi | UofT CTF – University of Toronto |
February 28, 2026
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9 am – 4 pm AT
Remote
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place – An invitation to participate in-person at the National Final CTF in Montreal on June 17th, including up to two nights’ accommodation, and up to $500 CAD for each team member towards travel to Montreal. | $50 CAD gift card per player. | $25 CAD gift card per player. |
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|
| Status 451 – Dalhousie University | The Flames – Mount Allison University | Cyb3S_NBCC – New Brunswick Community College |
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, Montreal, Quebec.
Teams may participate remotely, or on-site. The NCC can accommodate a limited number of teams on-site (TBA). Teams are expected to arrange their own transportation and accommodation, if necessary.
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|
| $100 CAD Mastercard gift card per team member | $50 CAD Mastercard gift card per team member |
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|
| Status 451 – Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS | CHADS – University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB | Poutine bel Hrissa – École de Technologie Supérieure, Montreal, QC |
When you are forming your team, aim for a mix of skills. A well-rounded team might include members skilled in web exploitation, cryptography, reverse engineering, and forensics. Clear communication and task delegation are key!
Mastercard does not assume any responsibility for the products and services offered under this Event. The products are sold, and services are provided solely by the relevant vendors, under such terms and conditions as determined by such vendors, and Mastercard accepts no liability whatsoever in connection with such products and services. The products and services have not been certified by Mastercard, and under no circumstances shall the inclusion of any product or service in this Event be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of such product or service by Mastercard.