The registration for the 2026 USA Cybersecurity Olympiad is open.
USA Cybersecurity Olympiad (USACyO)
USACyO organizes the USA Cybersecurity Olympiad (USACyO) for K-12 students.​
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This is the only path way to be on Team USA for International Cybersecurity Olympiad (ICO).
2026 USACyO
Key Dates
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Round 1 date and time
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April 19, 12pm-3pm (U.S. Eastern Time).
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Round 2 date and time
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May 24, 12pm-3pm (U.S. Eastern Time).
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Registration
- Sign up a portal account at Beaver-Edge AI Institute. It partners with us and provides us a platform for the registration.
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Complete the contest registration form and pay the registration fee. ​
Round 1
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How to qualify for Round 1
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Round 1 is open to everyone.​
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Registration
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Click here.​
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Round 2
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How to participate in Round 2
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Qualify via Round 1.​
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​Awards
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Team USA
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Gold​
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Silver
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Bronze​
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Honorable mention
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Team USA
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How Team USA is selected
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From USACyO Round 2.
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Only U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents (green card holders), and international students who are attending secondary schools in the U.S. are eligible.
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Which competition Team USA will participate
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International Cybersecurity Olympiad (ICO)​
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