The registration for much anticipated Global Cybersecurity Hackathon began by IIT Kanpur. The program is organized by C3iHub of IIT Kanpur. The theme is ‘Hack IITK 2024’ which conceptualized by C3iHub and powered by Techkriti
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This flagship event aims to bring together cybersecurity enthusiasts from across the globe to tackle real-world cyber-security challenges through innovation and competition. With esteemed partners such as Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL), Saptang Labs, NTT DATA, SecureDApps, cloud partner Amazon Web Services (AWS), and platform partners Hack2Skill and Prutor, Hack IITK 2024 promises a world-class competitive experience for all participants.
Hack IIT K will promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students, aspiring startups, and professionals. Participants will engage with real-world problem statements, defined by experts at C3iHub, and develop robust solutions to combat critical cybersecurity threats. the Grand Finale taking place at the IIT Kanpur campus in February 2025. The event will feature a jury panel comprised of eminent cybersecurity leaders from academia and industry.
Prof.Sandeep Shukla said Hack IIT K is not just a competition but a platform for fostering innovation, nurturing talent, and addressing real-world cybersecurity challenges. By bringing together students, professionals, and startups, we aim to create solutions that will shape the future of cybersecurity and drive entrepreneurial growth
Prof. Sandeep Shukla, Project Director of C3iHub, said, “Hack IITK is more than just a competition; it’s a platform for”
Hack IIT K will feature two tracks
Solution Track-it is designed for UG and PG college students and it focuses on IT Security,cyber crime and Web 3 security
Start Up
Startup Track is meant for aspiring startups, with focus areas including IT Security, Web 3.0 Security, Cyber Crime, Security of AI/ML, Automotive Security, Mobile Security, and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
Three rounds for Solution Track
This solution track have three phases these are Qualification Round, Challenge Round, and the Grand Finale at the IIT Kanpur campus.
The Startup Track will involve proposal submissions and solution pitches before a jury panel comprising industry experts. Selected startups will also gain opportunities for incubation support at IIT Kanpur to bring their innovative cybersecurity solutions to market
Prize money
Hack IITK 2024 offers prize money worth over ₹30 lakhs, including ₹5 lakhs in cash prizes and AWS Cloud Credits for winners. Registrations are now open and will close on January 09, 2025. To register and learn more, visit: https://hackathon.iitk.ac.in/.