Events & Collaborations
Comprehensive technical architecture, operational parameters, and defense partner scope for Hacktify-powered cyber operations, military drills, and national hackathons.
Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024
Conducted by the Defence Cyber Agency from 20 to 24 May 2024, Exercise Cyber Suraksha 2024 was attended by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan on May 22, 2024. The CDS underscored the paramount importance of strengthening India’s cyber defence capabilities and highlighted the critical need for jointness among all stakeholders in the cyber domain. The comprehensive exercise fostered tri-services jointmanship and synergy among military and prominent national organizations to work towards a unified, robust cyber defence posture.
Defence Cyber Agency & CDS Review
Conducted by Defence Cyber Agency (HQ IDS) with tri-services participants and prominent national organizations, reviewed on-site by CDS Gen Anil Chauhan.
Cyber Defence Framework
Fostering jointmanship and synergy in planning and preparation of a national Cyber Defence Framework to safeguard national security in cyberspace.
I4C Ecosystem Integration
Aligning with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) ecosystem, including Threat Analytics, Forensic Laboratories, and Joint Investigation teams.
Threat Mitigation & Readiness
Operational defense strategies tackling Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, botnets, phishing, identity theft, and collaborative trigger mechanisms.
Cyber Suraksha 2025: Empowering Defenders
Conducted from 16 to 27 June 2025 under the aegis of Defence Cyber Agency (HQ IDS), Cyber Suraksha 2025 was a 12-day multi-phased exercise bringing together over 100 participants from CERT-In, NCIIPC, NTRO, DRDO, IB, CDAC, and DoT. It integrated hands-on technical skill development across specialized defensive tracks with executive crisis management at a dedicated CISO Conclave.
Track 1: Forensics & SOC Mastery
5 days technical training, 2 days CTF competitions, and live-fire simulation testing multi-stage attack scenarios.
Track 2: Defensive Operations
Strengthening SOC competencies, detection engineering, operational incident response, and consolidation CTF.
CISO Conclave & Leadership TTX
Strategic executive decision-making and Table Top Exercise simulating large-scale national cyber crisis response.
Hacktify Cyber Range Architecture
Live-fire scenario architecture, attack simulation battleground range, and real-time participant scoring engine.
CYBER FLARE 3.0: Capture The Flag!
Held on 8–9 October 2024, CYBER FLARE 3.0 was Hacktify Cybersecurity’s flagship security event at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RGIT Mumbai). Co-hosted with ABIT, it was held as a 24-hour non-stop online Capture The Flag competition. Kicking off on 8 Oct at 9:00 AM and wrapping on 9 Oct at 9:00 AM, participants arm themselves against digital exploits in real-world scenarios across web, crypto, forensics, OSINT, and reverse engineering, and compete on a live leaderboard. Standout hackers earn exclusive goodies, certificates, and coveted Hacktify internship opportunities felicitated at the 9 Oct prize ceremony.
Organiser / Partner
Association of Information Technocrats (official IT committee of RGIT Mumbai) with Hacktify Cybersecurity as assessment partner.
Competition Format
24-Hour non-stop online CTF across web exploitation, cryptography, digital forensics, OSINT, and reverse engineering.
Prizes & Hacktify Internships
Podium winners take home the spotlight at the 9 Oct ceremony with exclusive Cyberflare swag, certificates, and internships with Hacktify.
Event Leadership & Fair Play
Coordinated by event heads Swara Yerunkar and Faizan Shaikh with live scoreboard, strict anti-brute-force monitoring, and challenge evaluation.
Terrier Cyber Quest (Indian Army)
Organized by the Indian Army (Territorial Army) in strategic partnership with CyberPeace Foundation, Terrier Cyber Quest is a national stage for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and frontier defense technology, engaging armed forces personnel, researchers, and security professionals.
Organiser / Defense Partner
Indian Army (Territorial Army) & CyberPeace Foundation, bringing national defense stakeholders together.
Competition Format
Online CTF qualifiers shortlisting top squads for an intensive 36-hour in-person Grand Finale.
Hacktify Role
Official CTF battleground infrastructure, scoring engine & scenario simulation support.
Operational Scope
Critical infrastructure defense, vulnerability severity analysis, artificial intelligence & tactical forensics.
CYBER FLARE: Sparking Cybersecurity Passion
Organized by Hacktify Cybersecurity in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RGIT Mumbai) in March 2025, the 2-day hands-on workshop and competitive drill CYBER FLARE combined foundational learning, offensive/defensive tradecraft, and culminated in a high-octane 24-hour Capture The Flag competition. Serving as a gateway for budding engineers into the high-demand, high-impact world of cybersecurity, it equipped participants with technical depth, real-world tools, and professional mentorship to spark lifelong learning.
Day 1: Comprehensive Foundations
Core principles, system reconnaissance, defense-in-depth, and essential security concepts delivered by senior instructors.
Day 2: Practical Tooling & Hacking
Dynamic sessions focusing on network security, real-time toolsets, and ethical hacking techniques to protect, defend, and test systems effectively.
Day 3: 24-Hour CTF Grand Finale
High-stakes 24-hour CTF competition where student teams solve live vulnerabilities under pressure, coordinated by Uddesh Vaidya, Smit Save, and Zenas Rumao.
Leadership & Mentorship
Guided by academic patron Dr. Sanjay Bokade (Principal), HOD Dr. Sunita Patil, and Convener Prof. Vaibhav Ghorpade.
CYBER SAGE: The Cyber Mastery and Network Skills Workshop
Hacktify Cyber Security, in collaboration with IET XIE On Campus, proudly hosted CYBER SAGE at Xavier Institute of Engineering. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, CYBER SAGE bridges the gap between academic learning and industry readiness, empowering, educating, and elevating the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through rigorous hands-on practice, network packet capture, and simulated ethical hacking challenges.
IET XIE & Hacktify Collaboration
Co-hosted by Hacktify Cyber Security and IET XIE On Campus at Xavier Institute of Engineering, flawlessly coordinated by Smit Save, Ojas Mhatre, and Zenas.
Distinguished Speaker Faculty
Expert masterclasses by Prof. Stella J (Linux & Networks), Dr. Shifa Cyclewala (Fundamentals), Dr. Rohit Gautam (Web Security), and Dr. Vaishali Gaikwad (Forensics).
Wireshark & Practical Network Labs
Attendees captured live packets with Wireshark, navigated Linux systems, and mastered secure coding principles in an immersive lab environment.
Interactive Ethical Hacking & Awards
Dynamic sessions led by Uddesh Vaidya and Aftab Khan simplifying complex attack concepts, culminating in problem-solving challenges celebrating top winners.
Wonder Woman CTF (BSides Bangalore)
Held in collaboration with BSides Bangalore (ACSC), the Wonder Woman CTF celebrates and advances diversity in cybersecurity, bringing together security researchers, ethical hackers, and students for a high-intensity, community-driven competitive cyber drill.
Organiser / Partner
BSides Bangalore & Annual Cybersecurity Conference (ACSC).
Competition Format
Live CTF jeopardy-style challenges covering web exploitation, cryptography, forensics, reverse engineering, and cloud security.
Hacktify Role
Official CTF challenge architecture, scoring engine platform, and technical mentor support.
Mission & Impact
Empowering women in cybersecurity through practical skills validation, community networking, and career advancement.
