Tools and Technologies

We recommend exploring these tools and platforms to help you build:

Core Security & Infrastructure:

• OWASP Top 10 & CWE/SANS Top 25 documentation for vulnerability analysis

• Snort / Suricata for intrusion detection

• ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for security log analysis

• Zeek for network monitoring

• Splunk (free trial) for SIEM and log management

• OpenVAS or Nessus (community edition) for vulnerability scanning

• Wireshark for network traffic analysis

AI & Machine Learning for Security:

• TensorFlow, PyTorch for building ML models

• Scikit-learn for classification and clustering

• Hugging Face Transformers for NLP-based security analysis

• MLflow for model tracking and deployment

• NVIDIA RAPIDS for GPU-accelerated analytics

• Roboflow for dataset management and annotation

• YOLOv8 for object detection (applicable to security camera/video analysis)

Fintech Security:

• Stripe API (test mode) for payment simulation

• ONFIDO or similar APIs for KYC workflows

• OpenCorporates API for company verification

• Plaid API for financial data (test mode)

General Development:

• GitHub for version control and collaboration

• Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Go, Rust (all great for security tools)

• Docker for containerization and deployment

• PostgreSQL / MongoDB for databases

• FastAPI / Express.js for REST APIs

• Postman for API testing

Communication Channels

• Discord: Main communication hub during the hackathon (link will be shared at kickoff)

• WhatsApp Group: For quick announcements and support

• Email: For official updates (check Devpost for submitter email)

• GitHub Issues / Discussions: For peer-to-peer technical help

Support & Mentorship

• Live Office Hours: Check Discord for scheduled times during the hacking period

• Mentor Matching: We'll facilitate connections with experienced security professionals

• Technical Q&A: Post questions in Discord; organizers and mentors will respond

• Post-Event Mentorship: Top teams will be offered continued guidance

Inspiration & Learning Resources

Security Concepts:

• PortSwigger Web Security Academy (free, comprehensive)

• HackTheBox and TryHackMe for hands-on practice

• Security Now podcast for industry insights

• YouTube channels: John Hammond, NetworkChuck, Nahamsec

Specific Track Guidance:

• Core Cybersecurity: Review recent CVEs and threat reports

• AI + Security: Explore adversarial ML, model robustness frameworks

• Fintech Security: Study PCI DSS, AML/KYC best practices

• Open Innovation: Identify pain points in your local security community

Contact Us & Support Channels

• Hackathon Organizers: [email protected]

• Discord Organizer Channel: #ask-organizers

• Sponsorship & Partnerships: [email protected]

• Technical Issues at Venue: On-site support team (signage at venue)

• Emergency (Bengaluru Venue): Emergency contacts will be posted at the venue

For questions about eligibility, prizes, or logistics, reach out via Discord or email.