




by CyberKurukshetra Hackathon
Red Alert is a high-intensity cybersecurity hackathon designed to challenge ethical hackers, developers, and security enthusiasts to defend, attack, and innovate in the digital battlefield.
In today’s world, cyber threats are evolving faster than ever. From data breaches to ransomware attacks, organizations face constant digital risks. This hackathon aims to build the next generation of cybersecurity experts by providing real-world challenges that simulate modern attack and defense scenarios.
Participants will compete in teams to solve security-based challenges, identify vulnerabilities, secure systems, and develop innovative security tools. Whether you're a beginner in ethical hacking or an advanced penetration tester, this event will test your technical skills, analytical thinking, and teamwork.

Participants must identify and exploit vulnerabilities in a simulated web application environment. The objective is to uncover security flaws such as SQL injection, XSS, authentication bypass, CSRF, and insecure APIs.

Participants will analyze network traffic logs to detect malicious activities such as DDoS attacks, brute-force attempts, malware communication, and suspicious packets.
Participants will be given vulnerable source code. Their task is to:

Participants must:
2026-02-23 20:00 - 2026-04-01 23:59
Open registration for Cybersecurity Hackathon. Participants must register individually or as a team. Ensure correct email and contact details are provided
2026-04-02 00:00 - 2026-04-27 18:00
Teams must finalize members before the deadline. No member changes will be allowed after team formation closes. Each team must select a team leader for communication.
2026-04-27 18:01 - 2026-04-27 19:07
Hackathon rules, judging criteria, and challenge explanations will be discussed. Attendance is mandatory for at least one team member.
2026-04-27 19:08 - 2026-04-28 20:08
Participants will work on assigned cybersecurity challenges. Mentors will be available for guidance. Submissions must be uploaded before the deadline.
2026-04-28 20:09 - 2026-04-28 22:00
Meet link will be shared
2026-04-28 22:01 - 2026-04-30 16:10
Judges will evaluate based on innovation, security implementation, complexity, impact, and presentation clarity. Top teams will be shortlisted.
2026-04-30 16:11 - 2026-05-02 19:01
Top 3 winners and special category awards will be announced. Certificates and prizes will be distributed during the ceremony.

LAST DATE TO REGISTER
Apr 1, 2026
Students or Entrepreneurs
Team size: 1 to 4 members

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