Visakhapatnam, NFAPost: Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (APIS), the state level nodal agency for promoting the growth of innovation, entrepreneurship, and startups, has called application for Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 2024.
As cyber security is emerging as a hot topic across the globe, APIS is organising Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 2023 under the aegis of Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (APIS) and in collaboration with Andhra Pradesh Technology Services (APTS), National CoE (NCoE) – Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and VIT-AP University.
AP Innovation Society (APIS) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anil Kumar Tentu said the state is giving maximum support to entrepreneurs, researchers, students, citizens, and government officials who can contribute significantly to the development of the State.
“Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 2024 is an avenue via which APIS wants to improve the startup ecosystem across the state, especially in the space of cyber security which has emerged a hot topic in information technology parlance,” said AP Innovation Society (APIS) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anil Kumar Tentu.
APIS has expanded the Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 2024 a pan India event as the event eligibility criteria is expanded this time compared to the last year event. Besides DPIIT startups across India, Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 2023 is opened for academic & independent researchers and institutions and its faculties.
This time Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 2024 also includes a special category for student ideas in Cyber Security. All applicants should showcase how their Cyber Security Solutions align with government requirements.
As part of the event, APIS has given all prospective participants to explore followng problem statements:
1️⃣ Detecting and Mitigating Alteration of Duplicate Websites
2️⃣ Detecting and Mitigating Phishing Emails Luring Users to Pay False Claims
3️⃣ Enhancing Cybersecurity for Remote 3D Printing Operations to Prevent Intellectual Property (IP) Theft
Besides first prize winner, the event has allotted a total price money worth Rs 30 Lakhs for 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up. In addition to the cash prize, selected startups will gain invaluable access to following things:
🏢 Incubation Space: A nurturing environment to foster innovations.
🧑🏫 Mentoring: Expert guidance to refine solutions and strategies.
💰 Access to Funding Schemes: Assistance in securing necessary capital.
📦 Procurement Support: Guidance for prototyping and piloting opportunities within the state.
The last day to join the competition by fighting for a safer digital future of the world is January 23. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gV5R4bFV Also, participants can share their application via email id: [email protected]
AP Innovation Society (APIS) has requested all stake holders in startup and entrepreneurship space to spread the word and encourage all possible networks to participate at Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 2023.
Speaking to NFAPost, TiE Bengaluru President Madan Padaki said cyber security is an ever evolving area in startup landscape as more Fortune 500 companies are scouting for innovative solution.
“It is a reality that cyber threats and threat actors are increasing across the globe. India is also vulnerable to it as we have a data base of 1.5 billion people. It is high time we should come up with solid cyber security solutions to preserve our privacy and for Fortune 500 companies to share their work for our services companies. I believe startups can play an important role in space,” said TiE Bengaluru Chapter President Madan Padaki.
According to Arvian Research there is a common commitment to protect critical information infrastructure, both on premise and on cloud. Here stake holders should be given various training sessions, live fire exercises, and strategic exercises.
It is high time that all participants should get insights into key cybersecurity areas such as Intrusion Detection Techniques, Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP), Vulnerability Handling and Penetration Testing, Network Protocols and Data Flows, and Digital Forensics, among others, states Arvian Research.
