ECSC Team Albania conducts preparatory bootcamp in Valbona

ECSC Team Albania conducts a preparatory bootcamp in Valbona - AKSK Kalo to main content CVE-2026-93616 – Check Point Security Management ECSC Team Albania conducts a preparatory bootcamp in Valbona On the eve of the European Cyber Security Challenge 2026, the team representing Albania held a four-day bootcamp organized by the National Authority for Cybersecurity. One of the key moments was participation in FAUST CTF – Attack Defence, where 502 teams from around the world competed and the Albanian representative ranked 6th. The bootcamp also included the first Cyber Escape Room in Albania, designed by experts from the National Authority for Cybersecurity, a format that challenged team members with interconnected tasks, combining cybersecurity knowledge with logic, analysis, coordination, and teamwork. At the end of the program, members received certificates as part of ECSC Team Albania, confirming the team that will represent Albania at the European Cyber Security Challenge 2026. For AKSK, participation in ECSC is part of ongoing efforts to identify and develop new talents, create competitive experience, and strengthen Albania's representation in cybersecurity. AKSK expresses gratitude to the GIZ Partnership for Strengthening Cybersecurity Project, United Nations Development Programme in Albania, Valbona Resort & SPA, UPay Albania, and Unionnet – Western Union for supporting ECSC Team Albania and contributing to youth development in this field.