Welcome to the official journey of the UK Cyber Team! Your one-stop shop to follow the cybersecurity champions representing the United Kingdom at prestigious international Capture the Flag (CTF) events. From high-energy competitions to world-class training and global showcases, this is where you can track their progress, celebrate their successes, and discover what it takes to stand among the best in the world of cybersecurity.
This extraordinary team has risen through the ranks of the UK Cyber Team Competition, held earlier in January 2025, where they showcased their talent, determination, and innovative problem-solving skills. As the nation's top cybersecurity talent, the team is ready to tackle complex challenges, demonstrate its expertise, and make the UK proud on the global stage.
Stay tuned for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and training highlights as they embark on this thrilling adventure representing the UK.
📸 Pictured above: The team during their first in-person training session.
Say hello to the incredible 2025 UK Cyber Team, a powerhouse of emerging cyber talent selected from hundreds across the country. These are the future defenders, innovators, and leaders of cybersecurity. From reverse engineering whizzes to cryptography enthusiasts, this team brings together a unique mix of skills, perspectives, and personalities.
Meet the full squad (in no particular order):
Alana Witten, Sasha Shaw, Alice Conibere, Millie Ellis-Webber, Andrej Ljubic, Cameron Howes, Daisy Mallion, Eddie Hart, Emily Dennison, Finlay Richardson, Finley Denton, Imogen Bartin, Isaac Badipe, Isaac Richardson, Isaiah Rennalls, James Harvey, Joseph Bunce, Katy Harrington, Lewis Clarke, Nicholas Gregory, Nils Andre, Oliver Tafe, Reva Banthiya, Sam Leonard, Smitha Bhabal, Sourish Sharma, Tallie Blanshard.
Held at the iconic Croke Park and featuring over 300 participants across 128 teams, this was no ordinary Capture the Flag (CTF) event, it was the UK Cyber Team's first official international outing. Divided into three sub-teams - UKCT Elite, UKCT Discovery, and UKCT Team 3 - our players brought not only their technical firepower but also remarkable collaboration, leadership, and resilience.
The result? Finishing 2nd, 4th, and 11th overall, placing all three sub-teams in the top 9% of the leaderboard. An extraordinary outcome that speaks volumes about the talent and preparation of this inaugural cohort.
Beyond the scoreboard, the competition served as a proving ground for team dynamics and international camaraderie. The UK Cyber Team exchanged ideas with their counterparts from Slovakia (the event winners) and friends from Team Ireland, laying the groundwork for future cross-border collaboration.
Watch the event highlights and relive the energy, intensity, and triumph of the day.
Training doesn't stop at selection; it accelerates. The UK Cyber Team follows a dynamic programme combining hands-on technical labs, CTF simulations, soft skills coaching, and real-world scenarios. This multi-modal approach equips the team with the tools, mindset, and teamwork needed to compete and lead on the global cyber stage.
In-person welcome ceremony and soft skills training, followed by a virtual technical training session.
12 team members participated in the ZeroDays CTF, where their 3 subteams placed 2nd, 4th, and 11th out of 128 teams.
Sponsored advanced online labs and challenges that enable UK Cyber Team members to deepen their technical expertise through self-paced exploration of offensive and defensive cyber skills.
UK-based annual event that brings together educators, students, and industry to share innovative practices and research in cybersecurity education, featuring an exciting assisted threat hunting CTF with Exabeam.
Online, hands-on cyber ranges to provide UK Cyber Team members with continuous skills development opportunities tailored to real-world challenges and competition readiness.
A hands-on, technical day full of interactive sessions for the team ahead of the ECSC.
The team will take part in a packed month of activity, including virtual training and friendly CTF competitions with Team Europe and Faust.
An annual competition that brings together young cybersecurity talents from across Europe to compete, collaborate, and develop their skills through Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges in a team-based, international environment.
A mix of presentations, workshops, practical activities, industry talks, guest speakers, and a chance to hear from programme sponsors, partners and supporters.
We sincerely thank the industry partners and organisations supporting the UK Cyber Team through their invaluable training and expertise. Your contributions are empowering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals to excel on the global stage.
