International Junior Cybersecurity Olympiad (IJCO)
International Junior Cybersecurity Olympiad (IJCO) is open to ALL Year 7 to 13 (Secondary 1 to A-Lvls/STPM) students who are studying in Malaysia.
Students who have won ππΌπΉπ±/ π¦πΆπΉππ²πΏ/ ππΏπΌπ»ππ² Award in IJCO 2026 will be invited to compete in STEAM AHEAD: International Junior Cybersecurity Olympiad (IJCO) Global Finals 2026.
STEAM AHEAD: IJCO Global Finals
Year Level: 7 to 13 (Secondary 1 to A-Levels/ STPM)
*According to Year Level in January 2026
Language(s): English
πππππππ ππππ: 11-16 December 2026 @ Tashkent, Uzbekistan
πππ π’π¬ππ«πππ’π¨π§ πππππππ: 28 October 2026
ππ»π³πΌ π₯π²πΎππ²ππ: CLOSED
How to Register
Step 1: Fill in the Info Request Form: CLOSED
*Note that this is not the Registration Form
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Step 2: Invitation will be sent to your email when you are eligible to participate.
*Take note that Info Request Form is not βRegistration Formβ.
What is IJCO?
Cybersecurity is no longer a geek hobby but a global safety concern. With the rapid digitalization of the world in recent years, people, companies, and governments have become targets of a new threat: cyber attacks.
In 2023, the FBI reported receiving 880,418 complaints of Internet scams, which caused a loss of US$ 37.5
billion. Faced with this scenario, companies and governments worldwide urgently seek professionals capable of protecting their systems from anonymous international attackers.
The International Junior Cybersecurity Olympiad (IJCO) is designed to introduce young people to the technologies and knowledge they need to become the next generation of cyber professionals. With a certificate accredited by the National Cybersecurity R&D Lab (NCL) and the Centre for Nurturing Computing Excellence (CeNCE), both hosted at the School of Computing, NUS. The IJCOβs outstanding students will have the recognition to pursue their futures at the world’s best universities.
Mission
Popularize the field of cybersecurity among high school and university students, organize additional training in cybersecurity to enhance students’ knowledge and interest in a possible future profession, and stimulate the desire to study additional technology and cybersecurity topics.
International Junior Cybersecurity Olympiad (IJCO) is opened to all Year 7 to 13 (Secondary 1 to A-Lvls/STPM) students studying in Malaysia.
Students that have won ππΌπΉπ±/ π¦πΆπΉππ²πΏ/ ππΏπΌπ»ππ² Award in IJCO 2026 will be invited to compete in STEAM AHEAD: IJCO GF 2026. Contest entry is available on a first come first served basis, so register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Date
Year Level: 7 to 13 (Secondary 1 to A-Lvls/STPM)
*According to School Year Level in January 2026
Language(s): English
πππππππ ππππ: 26 September 2026 @ Online (9.00am)
πππ π’π¬ππ«πππ’π¨π§ πππππππ: 24 August 2026
πππ π’π¬πππ« π‘ππ«π: CLOSED
Format
| Questions | 40 Multiple-Choice Questions |
| Language | English |
| Sections (According to syllabus) | 4 (10 Questions for each section) |
| Points Awarded | Correct: 2.5 points, Incorrect/ Blank: 0 points |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
Click here to view Syllabus, Format, Awards, Team behind IJCO.
Awards
The top 50% of the participants will receive medal and award certificate.
| Gold | Top 8.3% |
| Silver | Next 16.7% |
| Bronze | Next 25% |
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