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

DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2025--

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.

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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.

Global Vehicle Cybersecurity Competition (VCC) participants of all skill levels—from first-time players and university students to seasoned professionals pursuing careers in automotive cybersecurity—can compete head-to-head in offense and defense scenarios mimicking real-world attacks and countermeasures on modern connected vehicles and software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a season-high 10 strikeouts in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, Ryan Ward hit his first major league homer in his Dodger Stadium debut, and Los Angeles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1 on Sunday.

Alex Freeland homered and drove in two runs for the Dodgers. Max Muncy also went deep as Los Angeles bounced back to take the three-game series after floundering late in a 4-3 loss Saturday.

Alex Call provided a two-run single and Freddie Freeman had two RBIs for the Dodgers, who have won 14 of 17 overall.

Philadelphia catcher J.T. Realmuto exited with a bruised left wrist after getting hit by a pitch in the third inning. Realmuto was examined by an athletic trainer and remained in the game until being replaced behind the plate by Rafael Marchán when the Phillies came out on defense in the fourth.

The team said Realmuto would undergo further evaluation.

Yamamoto (5-4) won consecutive starts for the first time this season. He struck out Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner to end the fifth and escape his only spot of trouble unscathed after the Phillies had runners on second and third.

Ward and Freeland homered in the fourth, with Andrew Painter (1-6) getting the hook after Freeland sent a splitter 344 feet to right field to put Los Angeles up 4-0.

Ward’s 400-foot shot to right came in the 28-year-old's eighth career at-bat in three games with the Dodgers.

Bryson Stott homered in the Philadelphia ninth to break up the shutout.

Phillies: Head home for a three-game series against San Diego, with RHP Aaron Nola (3-4, 5.72 ERA) getting the start Tuesday night.

Dodgers: Open a four-game series at Arizona on Monday night. Los Angeles has won each of the past four starts made by RHP Emmet Sheehan (3-1, 4.70).

AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers to the plate during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Justin Crawford crashes into the wall after making a leaping catch of a ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers' Andy Pages during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani strikes out during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy (13) beats a throw to Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto, right, for a run during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers to the plate during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)