About the Competition
CodeShield – Build Your Own Cyber Defense Tool Competition 2026 is a cybersecurity innovation challenge organized under Project CyberShield, an initiative of Naksh Foundation promoting cyber awareness and digital safety.
The competition encourages students to design and develop practical cybersecurity tools that address real-world digital threats and strengthen cyber defense systems.
Possible Project Areas
- Password strength checking tools
- Phishing detection systems
- Vulnerability scanning tools
- Network monitoring tools
- Malware detection tools
- Encryption & data protection tools
Competition Highlights
- Build real cybersecurity solutions
- Present ideas before expert judges
- Hands-on learning in cyber defense
- National level participation
- Prizes worth ₹10,000
- Certificates for participants