SANS Services Cup

At SANS Cyber Defense Initiative® 2026 Washington D.C. | December 16th & 17th

Soldiers in Uniform Using Computers and Tracking Threats

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THE SANS INSTITUTE IS PROUD TO PRESENT

The 11th Annual SANS Services Cup

The SANS Services Cup is a unique event that occurs during the SANS Cyber Defense Initiative® 2026, tailored exclusively to members of the United States Department of Defense. The winning team of this championship qualifies to compete in the 2027 International Services Cup!

2026 SANS Services Cup Agenda

Event Location: Grand Hyatt Washington | Room TBD Event Address: 1000 H Street NW, Washington D.C. 20001 Phone: 202-483-3000

December 16th, Wednesday:

*1715 - 1730: Room opens for participants to claim tables and setup laptops
1730 - 1845: Welcome Reception
1845 - 2130: Night 1 of Competition

*Be respectful to students departing the classroom.

December 17th, Thursday:

1800 - 1830: Room opens for participants to claim tables and setup laptops
1830 - 2130: Night 2 of Competition
2130 - 2200: Award Ceremony

A representative from SANS will reach out to team leaders with more information.

Two Soldiers in Dark Room Using Computers

Invited Teams

A Five-member Team from Each of the Following Branches is Invited to Represent Their Service

US Air Force
US Air Force Reserve
US Army
US Army Reserve
US Coast Guard
US Marine Corps
US Marine Corps Reserve
US National Guard
US Navy
US Navy Reserve
US Space Force

Close Up of Soldiers Saluting and American Flag Patch

2025 Services Cup Winner

After an intense competition showcasing incredible skills, strategy, and teamwork, we’re thrilled to announce National Guard Bureau (NGB) Team - Ctf4antz as the winner of the SANS Services Cup 2025!

Click here to see photos from the 2025 event.

The Services Cup Legacy

Year	United States DoD Branch	Team's Name	Cyber Range
2025	National Guard	Ctf4antz	Special Range
2024	US Air Force	Byte Force One	Special Range
2023	National Guard	Ctf4antz	Special Range
2022	National Guard	Ctf4antz	Cyber Defense NetWars
2021	National Guard	Ctf4antz	Cyber Defense NetWars
2020	National Guard	Ctf4antz	Cyber Defense NetWars
2019	US Air Force	ed_skoudis	Castle vs Castle NetWars
2018	US Air Force	67th Cyberspace Wing	Castle vs Castle NetWars
2017	US Army	-	Core NetWars 5.0
2016	US Air Force	-	Core NetWars 4.0