Security Camp 2026 National / Next / Junior to be Held [Free Participation]
The Security Camp Council announced it will hold 'Security Camp 2026,' a training event for young information security talent. The event will be held free of charge near Tokyo in August, and applications are open until May 11.
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The Security Camp Council, an association aiming to discover and cultivate world-class young information security talent from Japan, has decided to hold "Security Camp 2026 National / Next / Junior" for 6 days and 5 nights from Monday, August 10, to Saturday, August 15, 2026, near Tokyo (planned). Accordingly, we are accepting participant entries until Monday, May 11, 2026.
This event is a valuable opportunity to hone practical security skills while learning cutting-edge technology and ethics to foster the next generation of information security talent. We look forward to applications from young people interested in information security. Participation is free, and we accept applications from all over the country.
[Category Overview & Application Details]
This event will be held in three categories according to age and skill: "National," "Next," and "Junior." Each has specific eligibility requirements based on age and skill. Those wishing to participate should be sure to check the detailed eligibility for the relevant category.
National
Target: Students enrolled in schools in Japan who are 13 years or older as of April 1, 2026, and 22 years or younger as of April 1, 2027.
Content: Must have the Japanese language ability to understand advanced and specialized lecture content, and to participate in Q&A and group discussions. Since 2004, it has produced over 1,200 talents and is highly regarded both inside and outside the industry.
Details:https://www.ipa.go.jp/jinzai/security-camp/zenkoku.html
Next
Target: Students enrolled in schools in Japan who are 13 years or older as of April 1, 2026, and 25 years or younger as of April 1, 2027 (at or above the National level).
Content: A special program for graduates of the National camp and those with equivalent skills. It is held concurrently with the National camp and provides advanced technical education aiming to develop next-generation full-stack engineers.
Details:https://www.ipa.go.jp/jinzai/security-camp/next.html
Junior
Target: Residents of Japan who are 15 years or younger as of April 1, 2027, and are enrolled in elementary or secondary education under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.