Lockheed Martin Canada proudly hosted CyberQuest® 2026 on Saturday, March 28th, welcoming high school students to our Kanata, Ontario and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia facilities for a full day of hands‑on cybersecurity competition and learning.
Now in its second year of participation for both Canadian sites, CyberQuest® continues to grow as a volunteer‑led event designed to spark student interest in cybersecurity careers while building real‑world problem‑solving skills.
CyberQuest® is Lockheed Martin’s annual cybersecurity competition for high school students aged 14–18. Using a Capture the Flag (CTF) format, teams of three to five students tackled challenges created by Lockheed Martin cybersecurity engineers, including cryptography, reverse engineering, web exploits, forensics, open‑source intelligence, and cybersecurity awareness — all within a high‑energy, three‑hour time limit.
Across both Canadian locations, the event welcomed 14 high schools, 58 students, and nine coaches.
In Kanata, 12 teams from local high schools competed closely, with top honours going to Team CB1 (Colonel By Secondary School), followed by Team EOM2 (Earl of March Secondary School) and Team CB4 (Colonel By Secondary School).
In Dartmouth, students from two high schools demonstrated strong teamwork and technical skill, with West Bedford and Team ctrl‑alt‑defeat (Citadel High School) earning top placements.
While students competed, Lockheed Martin volunteers hosted “Coaches Corner” sessions for teachers and coaches, sharing insights into cybersecurity careers, skill development, and pathways to future roles at Lockheed Martin.
Globally, CyberQuest® 2026 marked the program’s 10th anniversary, hosting competitions across 15 locations worldwide, including two virtual events. More than 300 teams registered globally, supported by approximately 570 Lockheed Martin volunteers.
Events like CyberQuest® reflect Lockheed Martin’s ongoing commitment to STEM education, community engagement, and developing the next generation of cyber professionals — right here in Canada and around the world.
