Phase 2: Capture the Flag

The Cisco Cyber Games Americas Capture the Flag challenge is open to students who have completed the Ethical Hacker course on netacad.com with a score of at least 70% during the Cisco CyberGames Americas 2026 marathon. Put your skills to the test and secure your place—registration is limited to the first 1,500 eligible students.

Eligible students must register for the Capture the Flag event between June 15 and June 24. All participants are required to read and agree to the terms and conditions before completing their registration.

 

Timeline - Capture the Flag

15 June 2026
Registration Opens
24 June 2026
Registration Closes
29 June 2026
Enrollment Link
30 June 2026 [9:00 am to 12:00 pm Pacific Time]
Capture the Flag Challenge
30 June 2026 [2:30 pm Pacific Time]
Winners Announced

Awards - Capture the Flag

Top 10 students to finish with the highest score will receive a Certificate of Recognition, a Cisco Ethical Hacker Certificate voucher from Cisco U. and a Cisco Store prize kit.

All participating students who complete at least 25% of the challenge will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Top 10 instructors and academies associated with the Cyber Champions will receive a Certificate of Recognition.