IIT Kanpur Opens Registration for C3iHub’s Global Cybersecurity Challenge ‘Hack IITK 2024’

C3iHub at IIT Kanpur has opened registrations for the Global Cybersecurity Hackathon, ‘Hack IITK 2024.’ Those interested can complete registration by January 9, 2025.

Global Cybersecurity Challenge

C3iHub, the Cybersecurity Technology Innovation Hub at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, has opened registrations for the Global Cybersecurity Hackathon, Hack IITK 2024. Candidates can complete registration until January 9, 2025. To register for Global Cybersecurity Hackathon, they can visit the official website: hackathon.iitk.ac.in. Participants stand a chance to win prizes worth over INR 30 lakhs, including INR 5 lakhs in cash and AWS Cloud Credits.

Organised by C3iHub and powered by Techkriti, Hack IITK 2024 aims to unite cybersecurity enthusiasts worldwide to solve real-world challenges through innovation and competition. With esteemed partners like Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL), Saptang Labs, NTT DATA, SecureDApps, cloud partner AWS, and platform partners Hack2Skill and Prutor, the event promises a world-class experience for participants.

About Hack IITK

Hack IITK, created by IIT Kanpur professors, promotes innovation and entrepreneurship in cybersecurity. Open to students, startups, and professionals, participants will tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges set by C3iHub experts. The hybrid hackathon includes online qualification rounds and a Grand Finale at IIT Kanpur in February 2025, judged by leading cybersecurity experts from academia and industry.

The hackathon features two tracks:

• Solution Track: Open to UG/PG students, focusing on IT Security, Cyber Crime, and Web3 Security. It includes three phase: Qualification Round, Challenge Round, and the Grand Finale at IIT Kanpur.
• Startup Track: Designed for aspiring startups, covering IT Security, Web3 Security, AI/ML Security, Automotive Security, Mobile Security, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Participants will submit proposals and pitch solutions to a jury of industry experts. Selected startups may receive incubation support at IIT Kanpur to bring their cybersecurity innovations to market.

Prof. Sandeep Shukla, Project Director of C3iHub, said, “Hack IITK is more than just a competition; it’s 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”

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