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CyberShield Hackathon 2026

Presidency University

📅 20 Mar 2026 📍 Bengaluru 🏷️ Paid
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📌 About the Event

CyberShield Hackathon 2026 is a premier national-level cybersecurity innovation challenge hosted by the Presidency School of Computer Science Engineering, Presidency University, Bengaluru. It is designed to empower students to tackle real world digital security threats through practical, technology-driven solutions. The hackathon was officially launched through a Curtain Raiser Ceremony inaugurated by the Honourable Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr. Sivaperumal. The ceremony formally marked the beginning of CyberShield Hackathon 2026 and set the stage for two days of intense innovation, collaboration, and cybersecurity excellence. This is not just another college event. CyberShield 2026 brings together the sharpest cybersecurity minds from colleges across India to build solutions that address threats that affect millions of people every day from data breaches and phishing attacks to network vulnerabilities and digital fraud.

ℹ️ Event Details

  • Category: Tech and Hackathon
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) students from, Students with a passion for cybersecurity, innovation, and secure technology development are encouraged to participate and showcase their skills on a national platform.
  • Team Size: Small teams encouraged. Multidisciplinary teams work best. No strict minimum or maximum stated.
  • Mode: Offline, on campus at Presidency University, Bengaluru
  • Problem Domain: Threat detection, vulnerability assessment, phishing defence, network security, digital forensics, data privacy, and AI powered cybersecurity tools

📅 Important Dates

  • Registration Ends: 20 March, 2026
  • Event Dates: March 27–28, 2026

🏆 Prize & Recognition

CyberShield Hackathon 2026 offers a total prize pool of Rs 50,000 for the winning teams. All participants receive a certificate of participation upon completing the hackathon.

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