IWCD Global Cyber Scavenger Hunt — Cipher Sisters 2025

 The Cipher Sisters 2025 scavenger hunt is designed to inspire women to take part in technical challenges, raise awareness of their vital contributions to cybersecurity, and educate the community through fun, practical puzzles. By blending skill-building with recognition, we aim to award scholarships, open doors to new opportunities, and celebrate International Women in Cyber Day together with our partners on a global scale. 

 The scavenger hunt is open to women in cybersecurity and allies worldwide who are 18 years of age or older. Participation is free, with one entry per person, and all submissions must be made individually through the official IWCD form. Partners, volunteers, and organizers may take part for fun but are not eligible for prizes. 

 By participating in the inaugural IWCD online challenges, entrants agree to follow the IWCD/WCS2 Code of Conduct, play fairly without sharing answers, and submit only one entry per person. Scholarship winners must complete their awarded training within six months and provide a valid mailing address to receive WCS2 swag or prizes. By entering, participants also consent to having their names and photos published for recognition on our websites, newsletters, and social media. Organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries that violate these rules. 

 🎯 You may edit your submission until the final deadline on September 15, 2025. However, only your last saved answers will count.  1 response per participant. 

The new IWCD scavenger hunt is a positive, inclusive event celebrating women in cybersecurity. Participants agree to play fairly, respect others, and avoid sharing answers or attempting to disrupt the game. Only official IWCD/WCS2 materials should be used, and winners must complete any awarded scholarships within six months, provide a mailing address for prizes, and consent to recognition on our websites and social media. Failure to follow these rules may result in disqualification. 

The hunt will run from September 1 to 10, with one new challenge released each day across our social channels and websites. All ten challenges will also be shared in our September 10 newsletter for those who wish to complete them all at once. Participants must submit their answers through the official IWCD Google Form by the final deadline of September 15 at 11:59 PM PT. Winners and finalists will be announced on September 20 on the IWCD and WCS2 websites and social media, followed by a community wrap-up session on September 30 to celebrate together. 

 We invite you to take part in the Cipher Sisters 2025 scavenger hunt and celebrate International Women in Cyber Day with us! This is your chance to have fun, test your skills, and enjoy a series of puzzles designed to inspire and connect our global community. All ten challenges are beginner-friendly, making them accessible to anyone curious about cybersecurity, but each one builds in complexity as you progress from Challenge 1 through Challenge 10. Whether you’re new to the field or looking for a playful way to sharpen your eye for detail, we encourage you to join in, enjoy the experience, and see how far you can go.