The Infosec University Hackathon 2024 is a nationwide challenge for college students to showcase their cybersecurity skills and win exciting prizes, including an internship at Synchrony.
ROUND 1 - Qualifier Round: Dec 21-22, 2024
ROUND 2 - Finals: Jan 11, 2025
14 October, 2024
The Indo-Dutch Cyber Security School is an annual large-scale event organised by a number of Dutch and Indian organisations for students and young professionals interested in cyber security issues.
5 September, 2024
FTCCI, HyderabadJoin us for the Sub Summit on Cybersecurity in AI, a groundbreaking event jointly hosted by the Centre of Cybersecurity Excellence (CCOE) and the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI). Set to take place on September 4, 2024, at FTCCI, Hyderabad, this summit is your gateway to understanding the critical intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
9 August, 2024
The Great AppSec Hackathon is a nationwide competition organised for students to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities via fun gamified approaches.
ROUND 1 Assessment Test (MCQ)
9th and 10th August, 2024
ROUND 2 Capture the Flag Challenge
17th and 18th August, 2024
23 April, 2024
TelanganaCCoE, under Dr. Sriram Birudavolu's leadership, organised the Cybersecurity and Privacy Conference for Telangana Government Departments. This milestone event united government and industry stakeholders to tackle cybersecurity challenges. With thought-provoking keynotes & insights from key leaders, a startup innovation showcase, and awards for outstanding contributions by leading enterprises, the event showcased collaborative efforts in enhancing cybersecurity.
21 March, 2024
HICC Novotel, HyderabadCCoE collaborated with the Consulate General of Israel to South India & Ministry of Economy & Industry for the 'Business Network Meeting on CyberTech' at HICC Novotel. Dr. Sriram Birudavolu, as Guest of Honour, joined the event where Israeli companies presented their cybersecurity solutions to expand in Hyderabad, India, fostering closer ties between the two nations in cybersecurity
13 March, 2024
Maturi Venkata Subba Rao (MVSR) Engineering CollegeCCoE signed an MoU with MVSR Engineering College. Dr. Sriram Birudavolu shared insights on cybersecurity careers with 150 CSE students, highlighting diverse career paths in the field.
26 February, 2024
VJIT, Hyderabad - TelanganaDr. Sriram Birudavolu engaged with students focussing on the diverse career opportunities within cybersecurity & privacy. He focussed on the burgeoning significance of these fields, & also discussed various career paths, industry trends, & essential skills.
26 February, 2024
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of TechnologyDr. Sriram Birudavolu was the chief guest at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology's Cybernexa, where he inaugurated the event & shed light on the significance of cybersecurity in our digital age. He shared key insights on navigating the cyber terrain, from safeguarding personal data to fortifying corporate networks.
13 February, 2024
The Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCoE) hosted an industry visit for 38 faculty members from various engineering colleges to CtrlS Datacenters Ltd as part of a Faculty Development Program (FDP) organized by G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science. During the visit, the faculty members had the opportunity to tour the Security Operations Center (SOC) of CtrlS, where the CtrlS team shared insights on SOC operations and data center management. Additionally, CCoE delivered a lecture on Security Operations Centers and the opportunities available for CCoE-partnered colleges, providing valuable knowledge and networking opportunities for the faculty members.
2 February, 2024
The Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCoE) proudly participated in the E-Summit 2024 - AAROHATI: ASCENT TO THE SUMMIT, hosted by ECell IIT Hyderabad. The event provided an excellent platform for CCoE to engage in meaningful discussions, build valuable connections, and demonstrate its expertise in cybersecurity. The team's active involvement and contributions significantly enhanced the summit's dynamic and informative atmosphere.
Dates:2nd , 3rd and 4th Feb
30 January, 2024
The Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCoE) successfully launched the inaugural session of the PrivSec Spotlight-CISO & DPO series, attracting a remarkable attendance of 140 participants. This unique series aims to provide exclusive insights from the industry's leading experts, addressing the challenges, advancements, and trends that shape the digital defence landscape. The session, led by Srinivas Poosarla, Senior VP & Group Chief Privacy Officer at Infosys, offered an in-depth exploration of data privacy intricacies, the future of privacy professionals, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Stay tuned for more updates on this enlightening series.
28 January, 2024
The Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCoE) celebrated Data Privacy Day, #DPD2024, with a series of engaging sessions aimed at fostering a privacy-conscious culture. Industry experts, including Dr. Sai Sushanth Samudrala from SUSHANTH IT LAW ASSOCIATES and Ibrahim Khatri FIP (CIPM, CIPP/E) - Founder & CEO of privEzi, shared their insights on securing data principal consent, drafting impactful notices, and exploring novel approaches to data privacy. The event saw enthusiastic participation from over 80 professionals and students from academia and industry, highlighting the collective commitment to #BePrivacyConscious and shape a safer tomorrow.
19 January, 2024
CCoE organized a startup connect event, which witnessed participation from all incubated startups, the government, and our industry partners. CCoE presented a glimpse into the incubation programs and unveiled its plans for 2024 and 2025. This event served as a dynamic platform for CCoE-incubated cybersecurity and privacy startups to delve into the strategic goals of incubation and foster potential collaborations within the ecosystem. It encourages sharing thoughts and challenges to customize support while facilitating meaningful conversations with fellow startups and industry experts. Rama Devi Lanka graced the event as chief guest, Srinivas Rao Mahankali, CEO of, T-hub as a distinguished guest, and Raghavendra Hunasgi, Santosh Ganesh, Srinivas Kollipara, and Shyam Penumaka as speakers.
19 January, 2024
The CCoE team attended the 18th edition of the Annual Information Security Summit (AISS), which took place on December 19-20, 2023. The event covered various cybersecurity and privacy-related topics and witnessed a footfall of 2600+ people. The Summit aimed to facilitate collective learning, experience sharing, and consensus building on security and privacy issues. Speakers from various backgrounds shared their perspectives in multiple sessions. CCoE exhibited a stall at the event, interacted with professionals from the cybersecurity industry and international delegations, and discussed possible areas of collaboration.
8 January, 2024
Dr. Sriram Birudavolu led a session on 'Career Opportunities in Cybersecurity & Privacy and Project Ideas for Students' as part of a Faculty Development Program organized by G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science. The program focused on 'Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing on Web Applications using Tools,' providing valuable insights and guidance for faculty members to enhance their understanding of cybersecurity and its applications.