Surpassing the preliminary round featuring hundreds of domestic and international competing teams, the LHU02 team from the Information Security major at Lac Hong University has officially earned the right to participate in the Group B Final Round of the 2026 Students with Information Security competition.
The team competed under the guidance and mentorship of Mr. Trần Đức Toàn and Mr. Nguyễn Vũ Thiên Phúc. This achievement serves as an encouraging recognition of the professional competence, dedication to learning, and competitive spirit of LHU's Information Security students.
Surpassing 334 Teams from ASEAN Nations in the Preliminary Round
The preliminary round of the 2026 Students with Information Security competition was held online on September 25, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The competition attracted 334 teams from 70 higher education institutions across ASEAN countries, including 294 teams from Vietnam and 40 international teams. Following the competition period, 317 teams successfully scored points on the system.
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Image showing participation in the online competition format comprising 334 teams from 70 higher education institutions across ASEAN nations.
Teams were required to collaboratively handle multiple cybersecurity challenges within a limited timeframe. Alongside professional knowledge, the competition demanded analytical capabilities, logical reasoning, task division, and rapid responses to emerging situations.
Amidst this competitive environment, the LHU02 team completed the round and became the representative of Lac Hong University to secure a spot in the Group B Final Round.
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Announcement image regarding LHU02 advancing to the final round.
An Academic Playground Bridging Classroom Knowledge with Practical Action
The 2026 Students with Information Security competition serves as an academic playground for students to validate their knowledge and capabilities through highly practical challenges.
Concepts learned in the classroom—such as system security, cybersecurity, vulnerability analysis, cryptography, and incident investigation and response—were contextualized into specific scenarios. Students needed not only to understand the theory but also to select appropriate tools, analyze data, and rapidly determine solutions.
Each challenge represented a practical problem, requiring members to simultaneously apply technical knowledge, technological skills, and team coordination. This also provided an opportunity for students to identify missing competencies, continue self-learning, and refine their professional capabilities.
Through the competition, Information Security students gained the conditions to:
- Apply acquired knowledge to real-world cybersecurity problems;
- Hone skills in analysis, detection, and problem handling;
- Familiarize themselves with time pressure and challenge difficulty;
- Develop self-learning abilities and solution-seeking skills;
- Enhance task coordination and team division skills;
- Network and learn from the regional information security student community.
From the lecture hall to the cybersecurity arena, students directly tested their personal competencies and progressively shaped their professional mindset.
The Imprint of LHU Information Security Students
The LHU02 team securing its ticket to the final round further affirms the proactive learning spirit and application capabilities of LHU Information Security students.
Throughout preparation and competition, the team received professional guidance and support from Mr. Trần Đức Toàn and Mr. Nguyễn Vũ Thiên Phúc. Both lecturers accompanied the students as faculty advisors, helping build plans, reinforce knowledge, and maintain morale in the face of challenges.
MSc. Trần Đức Toàn, Head of the Information Security Major, directly guiding and encouraging students before the competition.
This outcome not only demonstrates the efforts of the competing team but also reflects the training orientation of linking theory with practice within the Information Security major at the Faculty of Information Technology, Lac Hong University.
Students are encouraged to participate in academic playgrounds to accumulate experience, build professional portfolios, and progressively approach the practical demands of the cybersecurity field.
LHU02 Competes Alongside Vietnamese and ASEAN Teams
According to the Organizing Committee's announcement, the Group B Final Round features 47 teams, comprising 33 teams from Vietnam and 14 teams from higher education institutions across ASEAN countries.
The final round is scheduled for October 16, 2026, organized online in a Jeopardy format over eight hours. Teams will sequentially navigate system challenges spanning various cybersecurity knowledge and skill domains to find answers, score points, and improve their rankings on the leaderboard.
In this round, the LHU02 team will have the opportunity to continue testing its capabilities while networking and learning from students across numerous regional universities, academies, and training institutions.
Ready to Conquer the Final Round
The ticket to the Group B Final Round is the result of persistent efforts by the members of team LHU02 alongside the guidance and accompaniment of Mr. Trần Đức Toàn and Mr. Nguyễn Vũ Thiên Phúc.
This serves both as a commendable achievement and as motivation for the team to continue practicing, refining skills, and preparing optimally for the next stage of competition.
Wishing team LHU02—from the Information Security major at Lac Hong University—steady morale, effective coordination, and confidence in conquering the challenges of the 2026 Students with Information Security Final Round!
From classroom knowledge to resilience in the practical arena—LHU Information Security students are ready to conquer new challenges!
