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SSyC'26

India's First and Only Hybrid Dev+Bug Bounty National Hackathon

Secure Systems
Challenge 2026 (SSyC'26)

Development That Doesn’t End at Deployment.

Production Is the Real Playground.

Comprehensive event documentation and rulebooks will be provided upon joining.

After registration, participants will access the SSyC platform to manage teams, submissions, and reports.

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What is SSyC?

Real deployment. Real attacks. Real consequences.

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Team-based Development

Build secure, resilient systems under strict requirements. Deploy your infrastructure and defend it against live human attackers. Your code isn't finished until it survives the red team.

  • Build Phase
  • Fix Window
  • Defense Scoring
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Solo Bug Bounty

No simulations. No CTF flags. Attack real infrastructure built by other teams. Find vulnerabilities, exploit them, and report them for points and cash bounties in a live environment.

  • Live Exploitation
  • Re-Test Phase
  • Offense Scoring

Participation_Matrix

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Commitment & Suitability

Time Investment

Moderate/Intensive: Expect a week-long engagement. Active monitoring during attack windows is crucial for defense teams.

Ideal For
  • Real-system deployment
  • Security feedback loops
  • Infrastructure hardening
Not For
  • Idea-only projects
  • Mockup prototypes
  • Passive participation
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Prerequisites Checklist

Developers
  • check_circle Ability to deploy & maintain cloud infrastructure
  • check_circle Ready for rapid patch response cycles
  • check_circle Team size of 2-4 members
Hackers
  • check_circle Applied web security knowledge (OWASP Top 10)
  • check_circle Responsible disclosure mindset
  • check_circle Report writing skills (CVSS scoring familiarity)

Technical_Challenge_Scope

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Problem Statements

🔐 Challenge details will be revealed when the hackathon officially starts.

The technical challenges have been carefully designed and will remain sealed until the event begins. This ensures a fair and equal starting point for all participants. Get ready for the unexpected!

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Round 01
Build & Deploy

Dev Track

TBD
Round 02
Live Bug Bounty

BB Track

TBD
Round 03
Fix Window

Dev Track

TBD
Round 04
Re-Test

BB Track

TBD
Conclusion
Final Ranking
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Awards

Digital certificates issued, rankings published, confidential vulnerability reports.

Rewards_&_Access

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Total Prize Pool

₹3,50,000

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Team Track
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1st Place
₹1,00,000
🥈 2nd Place
₹50,000
🥉 3rd Place
₹25,000

bug_report Bug Bounty

Solo Track
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1st Place
₹75,000
🥈 2nd Place
₹40,000
🥉 3rd Place
₹25,000
4th Place ₹15,000
5th Place ₹10,000

Prize distribution is subject to minimum participation thresholds and sponsorship alignment.

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SSyC Finalist Circle

Exclusive Elite Tier Access

This is reserved for the cream of the crop. Qualifiers of Round 1 (Dev) & Round 2 (Hacker) unlock a lifetime membership to an exclusive ecosystem.

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Private Community

Direct interaction with mentors and peers.

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Exclusive Recognition

Digital verification of your elite status.

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Early Access

Access to future initiatives before public.

Top performers may be considered for selective internship opportunities in Software Development or Junior VAPT at the discretion of Genesis Labs.
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SSyC College Lead

Become the face of SSyC at your campus. Whether you are a developer or a security enthusiast, lead the charge. We select 1-2 representatives per college.

Reward for Top 10 Leads

Official SSyC'26 Black Hoodie + Exclusive Goodies Kit.

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sync_alt How Development & Bug Bounty Are Connected

SSyC creates a symbiotic environment where code quality is directly tested by adversarial action. Developers receive real-time vulnerability reports from Bug Bounty participants. This feedback loop forces developers to understand exploit vectors, while attackers learn how modern defenses are implemented in production. It is a continuous cycle of break, fix, and harden.

info Registration Requirements

  • payments Fee 99 INR
  • group Dev Team
    2-4 Members 99 per Team
  • person Bug Bounty
    Solo Only 99 Solo
  • code GitHub Required

school What You Will Actually Learn

  • Secure Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Real-world vulnerability triage
  • Patching under pressure
  • Offensive security methodologies
  • Production deployment pipelines

visibility Transparency & Fairness

All scoring logic is open-source. Bug bounty reports are validated by neutral judges from Genesis Labs. Development uptime is monitored by independent probers. We commit to a level playing field where skill is the only variable.

campaign Official Communication & Support

All critical updates, technical clarifications, and results will be announced via the official dashboard and Discord server. Participants are expected to monitor these channels for real-time adjustments during the live phases.

How SSyC Will Evolve

SSyC starts as a specialized event for secure systems engineering but aims to become the standard benchmark for full-stack security skills.

Future iterations will introduce automated red-teaming bots, complex microservices architectures, and cross-team collaboration phases. We are building a community where the line between builder and breaker dissolves into pure engineering excellence.

FAQ - Time & Effort

Is this a 24/7 event?

While the infrastructure stays live, specific attack windows are defined to ensure participants can rest. Check the detailed schedule upon registration.

Can I participate in both tracks?

No. To ensure fairness and focus, you must register as either a Developer (Team) or a Bug Bounty Hunter (Solo).