SS Hacker Team Cybersecurity GLOBAL Challenge 2026

The challenge

Participants will build real-world security tools including:

• AI-based phishing detection
• Malware classification systems
• Web vulnerability scanners
• Threat intelligence dashboards

Top teams will be invited for a potential offline grand finale in Delhi (subject to minimum registrations).

Tracks / categories

This hackathon appears to focus on cybersecurity and AI innovation, with potential for a grand finale.

Required tech & constraints

• Students only
• Team required: 3 to 8 members
• Companies/professional organizations excluded from participation
• All countries/territories, excluding standard exceptions

Submission requirements

Participants must submit:

• GitHub repository link
• Working demo video (3–5 minutes)
• Problem statement & solution explanation
• Deployment link (if applicable)

All submissions must be original work.

Judging criteria

• Innovation: How unique and creative the project idea is in solving cybersecurity problems.
• Technical Complexity: Level of technical difficulty, use of AI/ML models, architecture, and implementation quality.
• Practical Impact: How useful the solution is in real-world cybersecurity scenarios.
• Presentation & Demo: Clarity of explanation, demo quality, and how well the team presents their project.

Prizes

3 non-cash prizes:

• 1st Place Winner: Premium Pro Cyber Tool (Worth ₹50,000) & 100% Lifetime Free Access.
• 2nd Place (1st Runner-Up): Premium Discount Coupons for advanced tools and upcoming bootcamps, Free Workshop Access to selected Paid Cyber Security Classes, Official Digital Certificate of Achievement from SS Hacker Team.
• 3rd Place (2nd Runner-Up): Official Digital Certificate of Winner global level hackathon & Merit from SS Hacker Team.

Bonus / optional points

Not specified.