These are the terms for the 2027 $20,000 IT Security Exam Challenge. These terms may be updated.
- Up to 10 winners each receive all four exam fees refunded, plus $1,000
- Up to $1000 in exam fees refunded
- You must pass at least one exam from each level to qualify
- Last date for joiners is 31 December 2026
- The challenge ends 31 December 2027 (we reserve the right to extend the end date)
- Only exams passed after 15 July 2026 are accepted
- All proof must be uploaded within 30 days of passing
- You must have sent a photo of you holding the certificate, exam receipt, and verification message
- You must have paid for your exam yourself (not your employer or a free coupon)
- A CISSP exam pass counts even without the work experience (Associate of ISC2)
- You must be outside of any trial period
- You must not reuse any trial vouchers
- No gaps in membership from joining until the draw (no pausing, or cancelling and rejoining)
- One prize per person
- If more than 10 people qualify, the 10 winners will be chosen by a weighted draw in January 2028 (more points = more entries)
- We reserve the right to change the points allocation
- All prize money payments are via PayPal
- This offer can’t be used in conjunction with any other offer
- We reserve the right to use your photos for marketing purposes
- All decisions are final
