Lockheed Martin CYBERQUEST

# Lockheed Martin CYBERQUEST CYBERQUEST is Lockheed Martin's annual high school cyber competition, held across numerous Lockheed Martin sites with virtual options for U.S. students. Built by the company's own cybersecurity engineers, the event uses a Capture the Flag (CTF) format in which teams have three hours to solve as many security challenges as they can. ## What You'll Do - Compete in a 3-hour Capture the Flag with your team - Tackle challenges in reverse engineering, web exploits, full OS hacks, forensics, open-source intelligence, cryptography, and cybersecurity awareness - Solve puzzles created by working Lockheed Martin cyber engineers - Compete in person (2026 sites included Bethesda MD, Denver CO, Fort Worth TX, Marietta GA, and Orlando FL) or through a virtual U.S. region ## Who Should Apply High school students curious about offensive and defensive security - from first-time CTF players to CyberPatriot veterans. Teams register through the official registration site when the window opens; site-specific eligibility details are posted with registration. The 2026 events have concluded, and 2027 competition dates are announced in the fall (mailing list: cyberquest.info@lmco.com). ## Outcomes Students get hands-on experience with the exact challenge categories used in collegiate and professional CTFs, direct contact with Lockheed Martin cyber professionals, and a competitive cybersecurity credential for college applications. Winners at each site are recognized by the company.