Summary
The competition features three tracks: a bug‑hunting challenge using simulated critical‑infrastructure environments, an Artificial Intelligence and machine‑learning track for predictive threat intelligence, and a creators challenge for digital media campaigns against deepfakes, phishing and misinformation.
Registrations close on 31 August, with an online qualification phase from 1 to 10 September, followed by a live finale in New Delhi from 6 to 8 October and an award ceremony on 9 October.
The initiative seeks to harness technical talent from academia, industry, research institutes and the armed forces to strengthen national digital security.