IIT Kanpur Opens Registration for C3iHub’s Global Cybersecurity Challenge ‘Hack IITK 2024’
C3iHub, the Cybersecurity Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Kanpur announced the Global Cybersecurity Hackathon, Hack IITK 2024. The event offers exciting prizes worth over ?30 lakhs, including ?5 lakhs in cash and AWS Cloud Credits. Registrations are now open interested participants can fill out the registration form until January 9, 2025, by visiting the official website at “hackathon.iitk.ac.in”.
What is Hack IITK 2024?
Hack IITK 2024 is a global platform for cybersecurity enthusiasts, organized by C3iHub and supported by Techkriti. The hackathon brings all students together along with startups and professionals to solve real-world cybersecurity problems through innovative solutions. Top partners such as:
- Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL).
- Saptang Labs.
- NTT DATA.
- AWS and others are involved in making this event a remarkable experience.
Global Cybersecurity Hackathon: Key Highlights
Here are the key points of the Cybersecurity Hackathon:
- Two distinct competition tracks for students and startups.
- Hybrid structure, with online qualification rounds and an on-campus finale.
- The Grand Finale will be held at IIT Kanpur in February 2025.
- A panel of top cybersecurity experts from industry and academia.
Hack IITK 2024
Here are the complete details:
- Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Focus areas include IT Security, Cyber Crime, and Web3 Security.
- Three stages: Qualification Round, Challenge Round, and the Grand Finale.
- Geared towards startups interested in cybersecurity innovation.
- Covers areas like AI/ML Security, Mobile Security, Automotive Security, and more.
- Startups will submit project proposals, and pitch solutions, and may receive incubation support from IIT Kanpur to launch their innovations.
C3iHub’s Global Cybersecurity
Prof. Sandeep Shukla, the Project Director of C3iHub said “Hack IITK is not just a contest. It’s a platform to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in cybersecurity. We want to bring together bright minds worldwide to address critical challenges in this field and create solutions that can shape the future”.
Whether you're a student ready to showcase your skills or a startup looking to make an impact in cybersecurity, Hack IITK 2024 is your stage to shine. Register now and be part of a global movement driving change in the digital world.
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