WorldSkills UK hosted a 3-day Cyber Hackathon from 4 – 6 March, allowing learners from across the country to showcase their skills and talents in Cyber Security. Over 100 learners participated in teams of two, competing for six hours each day in a Capture the Flag activity (CTF) on a new platform developed in collaboration with WorldSkills UK and Security Impossible. Each day, learners were presented with a variety of challenges of increasing difficulty, aiming to capture the most flags and secure the top position on the leaderboard.
Sureshkumar (WorldSkills UK International Training Manager) said:
“Success in a hackathon is more than just writing code or discovering flags; it’s about the connections you build, the ideas you spark, and the enthusiasm you unleash. Keep innovating, collaborating, and allowing your creativity to guide you to new possibilities. Well done to everyone who participated.”
Mateen Padela: Director, Security Impossible said: “Cyber security is a journey filled with numerous intriguing virtual stops, each offering unique lessons. The foundation of this journey is built on diverse security pillars. Participating in a hackathon engages you in various ways and stimulates your mind to think outside the box. It’s common to encounter roadblocks and feel stuck; however, remaining open to learning and adapting enables you to continue making progress. The goal isn’t to find all the answers but to understand that each answer you uncover requires a depth of knowledge.”
Congratulations to everyone who took part! The leaderboards for each day are listed below.
Day 1 Leaderboard
| Organisations | Team | |
| Stafford College | dotdev | 1 |
| North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire college | SLC T2 | 2 |
| Burton and South Derbyshire College | Team D | 3 |
Day 2 Leaderboard
| Organisations | Team | |
| DISC College | DISC Drive | 1 |
| Bournemouth University | Team A | 2 |
| SERC | Crypto Knights | 3 |
| The Studio School | Team Studio Delta | 4 |
| The Studio School | Team Studio Charlie | 4 |
| The Studio School | Team Studio Kilo | 4 |
| SERC | CtrlAltDefeat | 5 |
| SERC | Shadow | 5 |
| SERC | diver downers | 5 |
| Cross and Passion College | CPC | 6 |
Day 3 Leaderboard
| Organisations | Teams | |
| The Studio School | Team UTC Minerva | 1 |
| The Studio School | Team UTC Neptune | 2 |
| Lakes College | Trojan Troubleshooters | 3 |
| Lakes College | Firmware Force | 3 |
| Lakes College | Network Nomads | 3 |
| Staffordshire University | Marmite | 4 |
| The Studio School | Team UTC Trident | 5 |
| Burton and South Derbyshire College | Byte Me | 5 |
| Burton and South Derbyshire College | Hackstreet boys | 6 |
| Burton and South Derbyshire College | Green tree | 6 |
| Burton and South Derbyshire College | Rip It Back | 6 |
| Lakes College | Error 404: Team Not Found | 7 |
| Lakes College | Router Rascals | 7 |
| Tameside College | CipherCrafters | 8 |
| The Studio School | TeamUTC Mars | 9 |
