Theme:
Combating cybersecurity risks + spreading awareness on data privacy & education
The Challenge:
Build innovative solutions that address cybersecurity threats or educate others on digital safety. Whether it’s a tool, app, game, or awareness campaign—your project should help protect users or teach them about cybersecurity best practices.
Requirements
What to Build (Ideas!):
Security Tools: Password managers, phishing detectors, encryption tools, etc.
Educational Apps/Games/Websites: Interactive lessons, quizzes, or simulations for kids/teens.
Awareness Campaigns: Videos, infographics, or social media toolkits.
AI & Automation: Threat detection, scam alerts, or secure chatbots.
Open Innovation: Surprise us with your creative take!
What to Submit
Working prototype (code repo, social media account, live link, etc.)
Visual explanation (video) of how it tackles cybersecurity/education
Optional but encouraged: Pitch deck, user testimonials, or future roadmap.
Prizes
2025 Techinance Cyberhack Winner
The winner of the 2025 Techinance Cyberhack will receive a formal certificate of their achievement crowning them of competing & winning the hackathon.
2025 Techinance Cyberhack Runner-Up
The runner-up (2nd place) of the 2025 Techinance Cyberhack will receive a formal certificate of their achievement crowning them of competing & placing 2nd in the entire hackathon.
2025 Techinance Cyberhack Second Runner-Up
The second runner-up (3rd place) of the 2025 Techinance Cyberhack will receive a formal certificate of their achievement crowning them of competing & placing 3rd in the entire hackathon.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Amelia Adkins
Research Scientist at the University of Alabama, Huntsville Center for Cybersecurity
Vishal Gudhka
Senior Network Architect
Chirag Agrawal
Senior Software Engineer, Alexa+ AI Agent Engineering at Amazon
Judging Criteria
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Impact
What is the potential impact of the project? Could it have meaningful applications or scale beyond Cybersecurity? Does it offer long-term value in terms of user benefit, business, or societal impact? -
Visual Presentation (Video)
How visually appealing and user-friendly is the project? Is the design intuitive, with a clear and attractive user interface, thoughtful color schemes, and a seamless user experience? Does the video accurately demonstrate how the project works? -
Technical Execution
How well is the project built? Does it demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency, scalability, and efficiency? Is the implementation technically sound? -
Relevance
How well does the project address the theme of cybersecurity while combining code? Does it also include an element of educating others on the topic?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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