Cyber Challenge (Escape Game) - Fall 2022

Put yourself in the mindset of a hacker and join us for an interactive Cyber Escape Game with EY’s Cybersecurity and Business Resilience Consulting Team. Do you have what it takes to beat the game and learn more about EY’s Cybersecurity and Business Resilience work in the process? Top participants will have the opportunity to win an internship/traineeship with the team in Switzerland.

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We welcome students from all experience levels

Have you always wanted to understand how cybersecurity consulting works at a leading global consulting firm or learn more about cybersecurity in general? The Cyber Challenge – Cyber Escape Game – Fall 2022 is your chance. Regardless of how much experience you have - everyone can register.

If you are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Management Technology, Business, or Economics with a strong interest in cyber security, data privacy, or data protection, then don't miss this golden opportunity.

As a participant of Cyber Challenge – Cyber Escape Game – Fall 2022 (held in English), you will compete against students from all over Switzerland and the neighboring countries. The team that performs best in the different challenges has the opportunity to win an internship/traineeship with EY Switzerland.

How successful teams will proceed

Upon a completed registration with your CV, your application will be reviewed. Should you be successful, you will receive the confirmation and final invite within a few days. 

On the event day, teams will be formed to compete against one another in the Cyber Escape Game. An apero will be hosted after the event to allow you to mingle with other students and informally socialize with EY consultants. Please mark and reserve 27 October 2022 in your calendar after you have registered with us.

Eligibility criteria

► Swiss citizen or Swiss residence permit B or C, or EU citizen
► Proof that you are currently studying in Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria or Liechtenstein
► Good command of English, depending on your region German, Swiss-German or French desired
► Submission of your updated CV

Application with your CV

Register now for the Cyber Challenge (Escape Game) - Fall 2022 on the 27 October 2022 from 4pm to 8pm in the EY Zurich office, Maagplatz 1.  Entries closed on the Sunday, 23 October 2022.

Discover your career opportunities with the EY organisation

During the challenge, you will have the opportunity to explore further details on cybersecurity consulting, meet the EY cyber teams, get an overview of the current cybersecurity practice and examples of typical projects. Ask any questions you might have, you'll only gain valuable insights. Furthermore, you'll also get to experience and solve a Cyber Escape Game that we routinely perform with our clients.

Most importantly, you will have plenty of time to discover the career opportunities at EY organization and enter into personal talks with EY colleagues. This will help you learn about the day-to-day work in cybersecurity consulting at EY and make valuable contacts for your best career start.

How you can register

 Please follow the above-mentioned instructions and register by 21 October 2022.

► Please note that the number of participants is limited. We'll check your registration information and let you know by email after 17 October 2022 whether you are invited.

If you are registering as part of a team, please provide the names of your fellow teammates in your respective CVs. Otherwise the EY team will assume that you have registered as an individual and are open for us to allocate you into a team of three.

Do you still have questions about Cyber Challenge (Escape Game) - Fall 2022?

Please send an email to
Natalia Studer

We look forward to hearing from you.