Crimeathon 2026
SIMATS Sentrix Cyber Club
📌 About the Event
Crimeathon 2026 is a 24-hour, on-site cybersecurity investigation hackathon organized by SIMATS Sentrix Cyber Club at SIMATS Engineering, SIMATS University, Chennai. Participants work on simulated cyber incidents, analyze digital evidence such as logs and traces, reconstruct attack timelines, identify attack methods, and develop practical detection, mitigation, and defense strategies. The event focuses on evidence-based investigation, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and technical problem-solving. Participants will present their findings to an evaluation panel.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Event Name: Crimeathon 2026 — Cybersecurity Investigation Hackathon
- Organizer: SIMATS Sentrix Cyber Club
- Host Institution: SIMATS Engineering, SIMATS University
- Event Type: Cybersecurity Hackathon
- Mode: Offline / On-site
- Venue: SIMATS Engineering, SIMATS University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Team Size: 1–4 members
- Registration Fee: ₹400 per team
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: 15 November 2026, 11:59 PM
- Inauguration: 19 November 2026, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Hackathon Begins: 19 November 2026, 12:00 PM
- Hackathon Ends: 20 November 2026, 12:00 PM
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- The event is open to student participants.
- Teams may consist of 1–4 members.
- Participants should bring a laptop, charger, and valid college ID card.
- Teams must follow the organizers’ instructions and event conduct guidelines.
- Cybersecurity activities must remain within the authorized scope of the event; unauthorized access or attacks on external systems are prohibited.
- Changes to team members or team details must be communicated to the organizers in advance.
- Registration fees are non-refundable.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Practical experience investigating simulated cybersecurity incidents.
- Exposure to digital evidence analysis, incident reconstruction, and security problem-solving.
- Opportunities to develop detection, mitigation, and defense strategies.
- Experience presenting investigation findings to an evaluation panel.