PSB’s Cybersecurity Hackathon 2024-25
In Collaboration with IIT Kanpur
Event Timeline: December 2024 – March 2025
Prize Pool: Up to Rs.11 Lakhs
Application Deadline: 1st January 2025
Punjab National Bank (PNB) is proud to host the prestigious PSB’s Cybersecurity Hackathon 2024-25, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur. This initiative is powered by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) (Ministry of Finance)/Indian Bank Association (IBA) aims to foster innovation, prototype development, and entrepreneurship in the banking and financial sectors.
About the Hackathon
PSB`s Cybersecurity Hackathon is a national-level initiative powered by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) (Ministry of Finance)/Indian Bank Association (IBA) to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities in public sector banks. This platform offers talented students from all institutes/universities, the chance to explore their potential in innovation and collaboration while solving real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Selected teams will work on critical problem statements, and the event will culminate in March 2025 with the presentation of winning prototypes showcasing their potential for real-world implementation.
Why You Should Participate:
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Exciting Prizes: Win rewards worth up to Rs 11 Lakhs.
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Recognition: Winners will be honored at the closing ceremony, receiving national-level recognition for their innovations.
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Certificates of Excellence, Merit, or Participation for all participants.
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Skill Development: Tackle cybersecurity challenges and enhance your expertise in malware detection, analysis, and trend visualization.
Problem Statement:
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Level 1: Basic Malware Detection.
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Level 2: Advanced Malware Analysis and Prevention.
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Level 3: Comprehensive Trend Analysis and Visualization.
For more details, Kindly refer “Hackathon Problem Statement” section in below link:
https://pnbnet.org.in/Hackathon/
Eligibility
This hackathon is open for all students from any institutes/universities.
Timeline
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Registration of Participants & Teams
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20th December- 1st January 2025
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Session for participant Clarification
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30th December 2024
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Idea submission by the registered teams
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27th December-10th January 2025
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Shortlisting of Teams based on Submitted Idea(Virtual Presentation)
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30th December – 10th January 2025
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Final Shortlisted Teams announcement
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11th January 2025
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Final presentation of prototype
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10-15th February 2025
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Prize Announcement and Closure
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2nd Week of March 2025
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How to Register:
Interested students can register through the following link: https://pnbnet.org.in/Hackathon
Don’t miss this unique chance to showcase your talent, learn from the best, and tackle pressing cybersecurity challenges. Let’s gear up for this exciting journey and make it a remarkable experience!
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