About the challenge

The BSI Hackathon 2024 is your chance to showcase your skills and creativity in Cybersecurity and Information Security. With the theme “Crack the Code, Secure the Future”, participants are invited to develop innovative solutions addressing critical challenges in the modern digital landscape. This event promotes teamwork, inclusivity, and impactful problem-solving, offering not just recognition but an opportunity to make a difference.

 

Get started

  • Form a Team: Assemble a team of up to 4 members (at least 1 female member is encouraged).
  • Choose a Topic: Select a problem statement from one of these domains:
    • Prevention and User Education
    • Detection and Monitoring
    • Response and Mitigation
    • Policy Compliance and Business Continuity
  • Submit a Proposal: Prepare a document that includes an abstract and detailed methodology (flowchart or pseudo-algorithm).

Requirements

What to Build

Participants are tasked with developing innovative solutions in Cybersecurity/Information Security that address:

  • Educating users on security best practices.
  • Enhancing threat detection and monitoring.
  • Designing efficient response and mitigation mechanisms.
  • Ensuring policy compliance and business continuity strategies.

 

What to Submit

  • Proposal Document: Abstract and methodology details.
  • Final Project: Fully functional code or prototype.
  • Demo Video: A brief walkthrough of your solution (optional but recommended).

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$1,700 in prizes
1st Prize
1 winner

2nd Prize
1 winner

3rd Prize
1 winner

Participation Certificates
999 winners

Awarded to all participants.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

SecureXBSI
Organizer

Judging Criteria

  • Judging Criteria
    Submissions will be evaluated based on the Proposal Document, which should clearly outline the abstract and methodology; focusing on the functionality, completeness, and usability of the code or prototype; and an optional but recommended Demo Video.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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