A structured cyber hackathon where teams move from idea to prototype to final defense — built for sharp minds, secure systems, and practical innovation.
CRYPTAURA 2.0 is a cyber-security focused hackathon conducted by the Department of Cyber Security, VTMT — designed around progressive submissions and an onsite final presentation.
The department promotes hands-on learning in cybersecurity, secure computing, digital investigation, and responsible technology practices. CRYPTAURA 2.0 extends that learning into a practical team challenge.
Cipher Squad is the student club organized by the Department of Cyber Security at VTMT, focused on practical cybersecurity learning, technical events, teamwork, and innovation.
Club Instagram ↗Every stage gets more concrete: present the idea, prove the prototype, then defend the solution in person.
Substantial cash prizes, prestigious trophies, and merit certificates for top cybersecurity innovators.
Top performing team with highest technical merit, defense presentation, and implementation quality.
Outstanding prototype architecture, robust problem solving, and impactful demonstration.
Exceptional innovation, clear security relevance, and practical engineering execution.
Use the official problem statement to align your concept with the hackathon challenge before you register or submit.
Download and review the challenge document prepared for CRYPTAURA 2.0.
Registration opens through the official Google Form provided by the organizing team.
Faculty leadership, student coordination, and technical execution behind CRYPTAURA 2.0.
Faculty Coordinator
Head of the Department
DEAN - Computing
Principal · VTMT
Club President
Student Coordinator
Technical Coordinator
Everything you need to know about eligibility, team size, submissions, and the finale.
Students from engineering and technical institutions interested in cybersecurity, software development, cloud security, and computer science are welcome to register.
Teams can consist of 2 to 4 members. Interdisciplinary participation within the team is allowed and encouraged.
Round 1 (PPT) and Round 2 (Prototype) are evaluated online. Selected finalists will be invited to the VTMT campus for the in-person defense on 09 October 2026.
High-speed campus network/Wi-Fi access, presentation facilities, mentor guidance, refreshments, and official certificates will be provided.
Explore VTMT, the Department of Cyber Security, and Cipher Squad through official channels.