MyGov Global Cyber Challenge Peace-a-thon 2017

Organisation : MyGov
Competition Name : Global Cyber Challenge Peace-a-thon 2017
Contest Last Date : 25-10-2017
Terms & Conditions : https://innovate.mygov.in/cyber-challenge/
Website : https://www.mygov.in/task/global-cyber-challenge-peace-thon/

Global Cyber Challenge Peace-a-thon :

With the objective of enablement and empowerment of cyber security, Cyber Peace Foundation (CPF) and Policy Perspectives Foundation (PPF) in collaboration with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY) and National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Center (NCIIPC), are organizing the Global Cyber Challenge at the Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS), 2017.

Related : MyGov BIRAC-Innovation Challenge Award 2017 : www.contest.net.in/27335.html

Challenge Details :
Global Cyber Challenge 1: Innovate Hackathon to build ideas and technological solutions based on identified themes.
National Cyber Challenge 2: Capture the Flag event to test participants’ ethical hacking, forensics and IT Security skills.

The Hackathon or Innovate Cyber Challenge will be based on different problem statements to which participants will render an effective solution in the form of an app/project.

The Capture the Flag event on the other hand will require the participants to first qualify an eligibility test in the form of a quiz and then take up practical technical tasks spread across different domains of IT/OT Security like bug hunting, secure coding, network implementation and forensics etc.

Problem Statements :
1. Protection of Navigation Technology Infrastructure
2. Mitigating Public Sector Cyber Cascades
3. Security of Internet of Things
4. Security of CII and Digital Payments
5. Customer Empowerment for Digital Banking Security
6. Technology as a Resolve to Cyber Risks to Child
7. Driving Innovation to Monitor Online Sexual Abuse Against Children
8. Honeypots
9. Fake News
10. Security of Women Online
11. Integrated Recourse for Digital Fraud Victims
12. Mobile Security
13. Digital Awareness

Important Dates :
** Registration Starts on: 5th October, 2017
** Last Date of Submission: 25th October, 2017

Awards :
** Goodies, awards and certificates from a reputed personality
** Opportunity to attend Global Conference on Cyber Space- 2017 in New Delhi to meet the International and National personalities active in the Cyber world
** Travel and stay
** Internship with Government of India
** Chance to deploy the solutions at Civil Society Organizations working to address the social problems and also Government of India
** YourStory will do a story on the winners and the winning team
** Internet and Mobile Association of India will mentor the winning teams

MyGov – FAQ :
What is my MyGov
MyGov is an innovative platform to build a partnership between Citizens and Government with the help of technology for growth and development of India. Through this platform, the Government aims to encourage Citizen Participation towards Good Governance by seeking their ideas, suggestions and grass roots level contribution.

Citizens can participate in this unique initiative of nation building. For the very first time in the history of this country, citizens from across India will come together to share their expert thoughts, ideas and suggestions with the Government in areas related to various policies, programs, schemes etc. MyGov aims to empower citizens to work hand in hand with the Government.

How can I join My Gov
Register on mygov.in to participate. You will be asked for personal details such as name, email id etc. You will also be required to mention the kind of skills you have & the issues on which you may like to provide inputs.

Please note that MyGov do not share any personally identifiable information volunteered on this site with any third party (public/private). Any information provided to this website will be protected from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Why should I participate?
MyGov is a unique platform for citizen engagement through participatory governance. By registering in MyGov, you get the opportunity to share your views and ideas on issues of public importance through discussions and also directly take part in the governance initiatives through the tasks which are earmarked on this portal to address issues of public concern.

Most importantly MyGov also enables you to take part in various initiatives towards public good and lets you to voice your opinion on the policy initiatives of the Government. MyGov makes you an agent of change and gives a golden opportunity to contribute in the journey towards nation building and towards attaining ‘Surajya.’

What are the benefits of participating?
Get credit points by posting views on Discussions, completing Tasks that you volunteer for, and sharing ideas and viewpoints on social media. MyGov through its various features and initiatives provides you a readymade interface to connect with the government on a regular basis and contribute towards policy formation and governance.

Incentives based on credit points will be announced in the future. Periodically, select volunteers/achievers can get to meet and present their views directly to the Ministers and/or even to the Hon’ble PM of India.

Moreover, MyGov gives you an opportunity to help in nation building making you an integral part of participatory governance.