VicOne and Block Harbor Launch Global Vehicle Cybersecurity Competition to Equip and Inspire Next Generation of Experts in Automotive Defense

DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VicOne, an automotive cybersecurity solutions leader, and Block Harbor, a trusted automotive cybersecurity engineering company, today launched the Global Vehicle Cybersecurity Competition (VCC), to take place online Aug. 22-25 and Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Participants in the “Capture the Flag”-style event will compete head-to-head in both offense and defense scenarios mimicking real-world attacks and countermeasures on modern connected vehicles and software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The overall VCC competition winner will be sponsored to attend Pwn2Own Automotive 2026, the world’s largest zero-day vulnerability discovery contest focused on connected cars and software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 is scheduled for Jan. 21-23, 2026, at Automotive World in Tokyo.

WHO: Individuals of all skill levels—from first-time players to seasoned professionals pursuing careers in automotive cybersecurity—to learn, upskill and contribute to building a safer future for connected vehicles and SDVs

WHAT: Global VCC, powered by VicOne and Block Harbor

WHEN: Aug. 22-25 and Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2025

WHERE: Visit https://vicone.com/vehicle-cybersecurity-competition.

WHY: Sharpen skills and learn alongside a community of security enthusiasts, students and professionals. Earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Compete for cash, tokens, titles and round-trip flight and three-night hotel stay to attend Pwn2Own Automotive 2026.

HOW: Register online

About Block Harbor
Block Harbor was established in 2014 in direct response to the Jeep Hack – the moment the industry took notice to the risk of cyberattacks to vehicles. In launching with several of the Automakers, Suppliers, and Auditors that were quick to act in vehicle cybersecurity, Block Harbor has always operated at the forefront, solving new challenges and building new solutions alongside our customers. Block Harbor’s platform, the Vehicle Security Engineering Cloud (VSEC), combined with Block Harbor’s services from our Vehicle Security Operations team and our Vehicle Cybersecurity Labs team leads the industry with solutions that are tailor fit for the mobility ecosystem. Learn more at blockharbor.io.

About VicOne
With a vision to secure the vehicles of tomorrow, VicOne delivers a broad portfolio of cybersecurity software and services for the automotive industry. Purpose-built to address the rigorous needs of automotive manufacturers and suppliers, VicOne solutions are designed to secure and scale with the specialized demands of the modern vehicle. As a Trend Micro subsidiary, VicOne is powered by a solid foundation in cybersecurity drawn from Trend Micro's 30+ years in the industry, delivering unparalleled automotive protection and deep security insights that enable our customers to build secure as well as smart vehicles. For more information, visit vicone.com.