{ Hackathon 2026 }
Data Security Council of India (DSCI) is hosting a Cybersecurity Hackathon on the side-lines of the Annual Information Security Summit 2026, organized physically in Delhi.
10th in the series
Capture the Flag by DSCI
Pullman, Aerocity, New Delhi
AISS 2026, 9 December 2026
9 challenge areas
From GenAI to Cryptography
{ About }
The hackathon is the 10th in the series of Capture the Flag competitions that DSCI has been hosting. It will aim to recognise & reward the best brains & talent in Cyber Security in the country.
Open for participation from
- Student
- Researcher
- Security Professional
{ Challenges }
Ethical hackers will compete in a series of challenges in the areas of GenAI, Digital Forensics, Network & Cloud Security, Application Exploitation, System Exploitation, Blockchain, Reverse Engineering, Cryptography & Programming.
. Registrations are open
Ready to capture the flag?
Registrations are now open, inviting candidates & teams from all over India to come and participate in this challenge of Cyber Security in India.
{ Have Any Doubts? }
Instructions for the participants/teams, in quick questions.
How do I register?
To register, please click on the registration link on this page and complete the online registration form.
Can I join alone or only as a team?
Candidates can register as individual participants or as a Team.
Do I have to fill every field in the form?
All fields in the Registration Form are mandatory and required to be filled with due care.
Which ID document do I need?
A Valid Govt. Identification Document is required to be filled out for participants.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on 23rd November 2025.
Who do I contact with a query?
In case of any query, write to us at ctf.hackathon@dsci.in
Operational Office – 4th Floor, NASSCOM Campus, Plot No. 7-10, Sector 126, Noida, UP -201303
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