Financial News: Youth Program for the "Cybersecurity in Finance" Forum: Applications Now Open.

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Source: Central Bank of Russia

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Full-time students majoring in information security and IT are eligible to participate in the cyber championship. It will be held from February 16–20, 2026, at the "Cybersecurity in Finance" forum in Yekaterinburg.

After submitting their applications, students will participate in online practice-oriented training provided by the Bank of Russia and a qualifying round consisting of team competitions. Ten strongest finalist teams will be selected. At a cyber training ground in Yekaterinburg, participants will use their acquired knowledge to investigate major information security incidents. Their results will be evaluated by the Bank of Russia's management and representatives of financial and technology companies partnering with the youth program. The winners will receive cash prizes and gifts from the forum's partners.

Applications will be accepted until January 16, 2026.youth program website.

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