Hacktify empowered the next generation of cyber defenders through expert mentorship, challenge curation, and thought leadership at India’s premier cybersecurity event.
A National Platform to Shape the Future of Cybersecurity
Hacktify Cyber Security joined forces with top national and institutional stakeholders at the National Cybersecurity Conclave 2025, hosted at NIT Calicut. Co-organized by CERT-IN, ISAC, CITI 2.0, and SKILLABLERS, the conclave served as a strategic platform to bridge the academia-industry divide and foster a future-ready cybersecurity ecosystem.
As a leading name in cybersecurity education and challenge curation, Hacktify was invited as an official Hackathon Partner to contribute both technically and strategically to the three-day event.
Hacktify’s Mission: Inspire, Educate, Defend
Hacktify’s involvement extended across multiple verticals of the conclave, amplifying impact through:
Challenge curation for the flagship Cyber Kushti Hackathon
Mentorship and evaluation of hackathon participants
Knowledge-sharing sessions led by leadership
At the heart of this initiative was Dr. Rohit Gautam, Hacktify’s Chief Information Security Officer, who delivered a high-energy keynote session packed with real-world case studies, advanced hacking techniques, and the need for proactive defense mechanisms in today’s volatile cyber environment.
This session attracted hundreds of cybersecurity students and professionals, sparking vital conversations around ethical hacking, zero-day exploits, and the evolution of digital threats.
Driving Skill and Innovation in Real Time
Hacktify’s curated hackathon challenges tested participants across a blend of offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills, mirroring real-world threat scenarios. With Hacktify’s expert team evaluating the submissions, students not only gained hands-on experience but also valuable industry insights.
Hacktify’s efforts went beyond tech—by mentoring participants, the team also focused on upskilling, confidence-building, and practical exposure for budding cybersecurity talent.
The event also featured leadership conclaves and student engagement forums, offering a multi-layered experience that blended policy, education, and future-forward thinking.
Measurable Outcomes and National Impact
- Challenges successfully solved by hundreds of participants
- High engagement in ethical hacking & defensive methodologies
- Industry-student knowledge exchange at scale
- National exposure for Hacktify as a skill-building leader
- Strengthened collaboration between academia, industry, and government through hands-on cybersecurity initiatives
