SRM RAMAPURAM
CYBERSECURITY SYMPOSIUM
2026
CYBERCARNIVAL 26
WHERE CYBERSECURITY
MEETS INNOVATION
7 & 8 OCTOBER | SRM RAMAPURAM
01 / INTRODUCTION
EVERY SYSTEM
HAS AN ENTRY POINT.

CYBERCARNIVAL 2026
CyberCarnival is SRM Ramapuram's flagship cybersecurity symposium — a full day where students, researchers, and industry operators break systems, defend them, and rebuild them better. From live capture-the-flag arenas to red team exercises and hands-on workshops, this is where offensive curiosity meets defensive discipline.
ONE DAY. SEVEN ARENAS. ZERO SANDBOXES.
02 / EVENTS
THE ARENAS
- 01CAPTURE THE FLAGCOMPETITION
Put your cybersecurity skills to the ultimate test in a 6-hour Capture The Flag (CTF) competition featuring hands-on challenges inspired by real-world security scenarios. Participants will identify vulnerabilities, analyze systems, solve security problems, and capture hidden flags across multiple cybersecurity domains. With challenges ranging from beginner to advanced difficulty, teams must combine technical knowledge, logical thinking, creativity, and teamwork to climb the live leaderboard and emerge victorious.
- 02BUG BOUNTYCOMPETITION
Get ready for an exciting Bug Bounty where participants solve hands-on security challenges by identifying vulnerabilities and capturing flags. Inspired by challenge-based Capture-the-Flag (CTF) formats, the event features real-world scenarios with varying difficulty levels and a competitive leaderboard to test participants' cybersecurity skills.
- 03RED TEAM × BLUE TEAMCOMPETITION
Red Team vs Blue Team is a cybersecurity attack-and-defense competition where participants experience the offensive and defensive sides of cybersecurity in a realistic, controlled environment. Teams are randomly assigned as either Red Team or Blue Team. The Red Team identifies and exploits vulnerabilities in a designated web application to capture flags, while the Blue Team analyzes logs, detects malicious activities, and reconstructs attack scenarios. Success depends on technical skills, teamwork, analytical thinking, and strategic decision-making. A live leaderboard tracks team performance throughout the event.
- 04PAPER PRESENTATIONRESEARCH
Showcase your research, innovative ideas, and technical expertise through an engaging Paper Presentation competition. Participants are invited to present original concepts, research findings, emerging technologies, case studies, or problem-solving approaches across various domains of Computer Science and related fields. The event provides a platform to demonstrate analytical thinking, technical knowledge, communication skills, and creativity while presenting ideas before a panel of judges. Teams will be evaluated based on the quality of their research, presentation skills, innovation, and ability to respond to technical questions.
- 05CYBER CONCLAVE 26PANEL
Where industry meets innovation. Cyber Conclave brings top cybersecurity experts, ethical hackers, and tech leaders together for powerful panel discussions on the future of digital security. From AI-driven threats to building resilient digital infrastructure — get real insights from professionals shaping the next decade of cybersecurity.
- 06TOOL EXPOEXHIBITION
Tools Expo is a platform for students to showcase innovative cybersecurity tools and solutions developed by them. Participants can bring their own tools, explain the problem they aim to solve, and demonstrate how their solution works. The event focuses on encouraging students to transform their cybersecurity knowledge into practical solutions. Through live demonstrations and interaction with the judging panel, participants get an opportunity to showcase their creativity, technical skills, and understanding of real-world security requirements.
- 07WORKSHOPSHANDS-ON
Guided deep-dives with Supraja Technologies and Algorand. Bring a laptop, leave with a skillset.
03 / FEATURED EVENT
CAPTURE
THE FLAG
- DATE
- 7 — 8 OCTOBER
- DURATION
- 6 Hours
- VENUE
- SRM RAMAPURAM
- TEAM SIZE
- MAX 2 MEMBERS
04 / REWARDS & BENEFITS
REWARDS & PARTICIPANT BENEFITS
More than just a competition — CyberCarnival rewards participation, innovation, and excellence.
1200+ Security Keys
Security resources and benefits for CyberCarnival participants.
Antivirus for All Participants
Security and antivirus benefits available for every participant.
Gift Boxes for 1st Place Winners
Gift boxes for all first-place winners across technical events.
₹5K Vouchers for Technical Champions
₹5,000 vouchers for first-place winners in technical events.






