isea@iitjammu.ac.in
HACKATHON ON MOBILE DEVICE AND APPLICATION SECURITY | September 2025

About Hackathon

Hackathon Under Information Security Education Awareness (ISEA) on theme Mobile Device and Application Security at IIT Jammu. The main objective is to identify Talent, Innovative Ideas and Technological Solutions and to establish linkages with Individuals, Industry, Start-ups and Educational Institutions.

Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) is an initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India for generating human resources in the area of Information Security and creating general awareness on Cyber Hygiene/Cyber Security among the masses.

Hackathon Objectives

  • Enhance Awareness: Educate participants on mobile device security threats and best practices.
  • Encourage Innovation: Foster innovative solutions to counter mobile security vulnerabilities.
  • Skill Development: Provide a platform for participants to enhance their technical skills in mobile security and ethical hacking
  • Industry Collaboration: Facilitate knowledge exchange between academia, industry experts, and cybersecurity professionals
  • Prototype Development: Encourage the creation of proof-of-concept solutions that can be further developed into robust security applications.

Hackathon Timeline and Structure:

The hackathon will be conducted over a period of 5 months with three rounds of evaluation.

  • Phase 1: Registration - Call for participation through portal.
  • Phase 2: Evaluation 1 - Presentation for Shortlisting top 40-50 teams based on innovation and feasibility of solutions. (Online)
  • Phase 3: Prototype Development Evaluation 2 - Teams develop prototypes with mentorship support. Mid-term evaluation shortlists top 20-30 teams. (Online) (Presentations and DEMO)
  • Phase 4: Final Evaluation & Presentation - Finalists present working solutions before a panel of judges, which undergoes continuous evaluation. Winners are selected. (IIT Jammu) (20-30 Teams)

Timeline:

Grand Challenge Launch

25th March 2025

Last Date for Registration of Team and submission of idea

02nd May 2025

First Round of Evaluation

May 2025

Last date for Submission after the First Round of Evaluation

June 2025

Second Round of Evaluation (Demo/PoC)

July 2025

Last Date of Submission of Final Product (After Second Evaluation)

August 2025

Result for Grand Finale Teams

August 2025

Grand Finale

September 2025

Awards Ceremony

To be announced

About IIT Jammu

Established in 2016, is a leading institute of national importance dedicated to excellence in education, research, and innovation. Located in the picturesque region of Jammu, the institute offers state-of-the-art infrastructure and a vibrant academic environment. With a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and industry collaboration, IIT Jammu is committed to addressing global challenges. Hosting this workshop reflects its mission to foster knowledge exchange and technological advancements in the Cyber Security and Mobile Security Domain.

News and Updates

Registration is open.


The hackathon will be conducted over a period of 5 months with three rounds of evaluation.


HACKATHON ON MOBILE DEVICE and Application Security

September 2025

Contact:
isea@iitjammu.ac.in