Cyber Warriors Wanted: NCIIPC and AICTE Launch Nationwide Ethical Hacking Contest

NEW DELHI: India is on the lookout for ethical hackers! The National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have teamed up to find skilled individuals who can help protect the country’s digital space. They’re inviting people who are good with technology, eager to learn, and full of new ideas to join a special program.

The goal? To find talented ethical hackers who can test and improve the security of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)’s systems. Those who make the cut will get a chance to work on important security projects.

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How the Competition Works

There are two main rounds in this competition:

• First Round: An online contest in a fun, game-like format from March 15 to 17, 2024. The best 25 teams and 100 solo participants will move on to the next stage.
• Second Round: The finalists will meet in person from April 2 to 4, 2024, to compete and show off their hacking skills.

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Ready to Join?

If you’re into cybersecurity and think you’ve got what it takes, sign up now! Just head over to https://pentathon2024.in/login to register. The competition starts tonight at midnight, so don’t wait too long.

This is a great chance to learn more, test your skills, and maybe even help make India’s digital world safer. Don’t miss out!