Events

PSOCSE Cybershield Hackathon 2026

March, 2026
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
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Organised by Presidency School of Computer Science and Engineering (Specialisation Division)

 

Date
27th–28th March 2026

 

Venue
F Block Seminar Hall (Inauguration)
E-Block Old Prayer Hall (Hackathon)

 


 

About the Event
The Cybershield Hackathon 2026 was a dynamic two-day innovation challenge focused on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, organised by the School of Computer Science and Engineering (Specialisation Division).

 

The event brought together talented students to develop innovative solutions addressing real-world cybersecurity challenges. Participants worked on industry-relevant problem statements provided by organisations such as VisionNet and CySecK.

 

A total of 20 teams participated, engaging in continuous development, collaboration, and innovation. The hackathon featured a structured five-round evaluation process, culminating in final presentations evaluated by industry experts. A prize pool of ₹50,000 was awarded to recognise excellence and innovation.

 


 

Winners & Achievements

 

Winner

Niharika K P, Aryan Dubey, Gopreeth Saharsh P, Francis Reuben R
Team: The Last Commit (CSH_16)
RV University, Bangalore

 

1st Runner-Up
Himanshu Awasthi, Ritika Mahato, Suhani Singh, Subhanga Dahal
Team: AXIS Z (CSH_08)
Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru

 

2nd Runner-Up
Pranathi M, Lahari GM, Anusha M, Vaishnavi A
Team: Team Vigilants (CSH_24)
Presidency University, Bangalore

 


 

Programme Highlights

  • 2-day intensive hackathon
  • AI-driven cybersecurity solutions
  • ₹50,000 prize pool
  • 92 student participants
  • 84 external participants
  • Industry-driven problem statements
  • Multi-round evaluation

 

Key Focus Areas

  • AI-based phishing detection
  • Deepfake and fake news detection
  • Cyber fraud prevention
  • Insider threat detection
  • Cloud and API security
  • Zero-day malware detection
  • Adaptive AI firewalls

 

Key Outcomes

  • Enhanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Hands-on experience in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions
  • Improved technical competencies in security and AI
  • Strengthened teamwork and collaboration
  • Exposure to industry practices and emerging trends