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Kaspersky Partners with Manipal Institute of Technology to Launch HackSky Hackathon
Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, has collaborated with the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Bengaluru, to introduce HackSky, a 48-hour on-campus hackathon. The event, scheduled to take place from July 29th to 30th, 2025, is open to tech students, young cybersecurity professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts from across India. It will be hosted at the MIT Bengaluru campus.
The winner (individual or team) will receive a grand prize of ₹1 lakh, along with cybersecurity training courses and mentorship from Kaspersky experts. The prize money is sponsored by MIT Bengaluru, MAHE.
The Need for Cybersecurity Experts
According to Evgeniya Russkikh, Head of Cybersecurity Education at Kaspersky, "As cyberthreats grow more sophisticated and widespread, the need for a new generation of cybersecurity experts has never been greater." The hackathon aims to bring together the brightest tech minds, coders, cybersecurity professionals, and enthusiasts to tackle real-world challenges like disinformation, deepfakes, and AI-driven scams.
HackSky Tracks
HackSky will feature three challenge tracks, each designed by Kaspersky experts to reflect real-world, high-impact cybersecurity threats:
- The Transformation of ICS and the Emergence of Cyber Threats: Participants will identify vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and design solutions to protect critical infrastructure from evolving threats.
- AI vs AI: Detecting Deepfakes and Misinformation: This track challenges participants to harness AI to detect and neutralize deepfakes, malicious algorithms, and AI-powered scams.
- Trapping the Honey Trapper: Participants must develop techniques to detect and dismantle malicious content and fake profiles used to manipulate and extract sensitive information.
Partnership with MIT Bengaluru
Dr. Iven Jose, Director, Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, said, "We are delighted to host HackSky in collaboration with Kaspersky at our Bengaluru campus. This prestigious event offers a dynamic platform for emerging and established tech talent to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges."
Registration and Eligibility
Participants can register as individuals or in teams of up to three members. HackSky is open to all residents of India aged 16-25 years who are enrolled at academic institutions in the country.
KIPS Game
In addition to the hackathon, Kaspersky will also host the Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS) competition on July 31st, 2025, at the same venue. KIPS is a game-based cybersecurity training that simulates real-world cyberattacks, helping participants build security awareness and incident response skills.
Initiative and MoU
This initiative follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Kaspersky and MIT Bengaluru in October 2024, aimed at promoting knowledge exchange, curriculum development, and the expansion of India’s cybersecurity talent pool.
Published On May 27, 2025, at 09:22 AM IST
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