Archive · 1 Jan 2026
IIT Delhi to host cybersecurity hackathon
IIT Delhi is hosting a big event called the E-Raksha Hackathon 2026.
It's a 36-hour competition where people will work on making the internet safer.
The event is about cybersecurity, which means protecting computers and information from bad people.
It will also talk about using smart computers (AI) to help defend against threats.
This hackathon is part of a bigger event called BECon’26 and will happen before the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
It's a great chance for people to show their skills and learn about keeping our digital world safe.
IIT Delhi and CyberPeace are organizing the E-Raksha Hackathon 2026.
The hackathon will focus on cybersecurity, defence AI, and digital safety.
It will take place from January 16 to 18 at IIT Delhi.
The event is part of BECon’26 and serves as a pre-summit for the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
The hackathon will run for 36 hours.
- Who
- IIT Delhi’s Entrepreneurship Development Cell and CyberPeace
- What
- E-Raksha Hackathon 2026
- When
- January 16-18
- Where
- IIT Delhi
- Why
- To focus on cybersecurity, defence AI, and digital safety
- Event Name
- E-Raksha Hackathon 2026
- Organizers
- IIT Delhi’s Entrepreneurship Development Cell and CyberPeace
- Duration
- 36 hours
- Date
- January 16-18
- Location
- IIT Delhi
- Focus Areas
- Cybersecurity, Defence AI, Digital Safety
- Associated Events
- BECon’26, India AI Impact Summit 2026