Cybersecurity Hackathon: A Weekend of Innovation and Inspiration 

At the end of October, the Ludovika University of Public Service, in collaboration with the Hungarian Association of Digital Companies (IVSZ) and Cyber Islands, hosted an inspiring Cyber Security Hackathon in a dynamic hybrid format. This event served as a thrilling pilot for next year’s eagerly awaited European Cybersecurity Hackathon. Participation was exclusively for students in the university’s Cybersecurity Innovation Course, ensuring a focused and enriching experience. 

Throughout an engaging weekend, participants dedicated themselves to solving critical cybersecurity challenges. The hackathon created a vibrant atmosphere where students transformed their visionary ideas into groundbreaking solutions. Among the pressing issues tackled were combating online fraud and developing defenses against sophisticated deepfake technologies, highlighting both technical skill and creative spirit. 

The final day concluded with team presentations before a distinguished panel of judges. Selecting a winner was a formidable challenge, as the level of innovation and commitment displayed by all participants was remarkable. Ultimately, the most outstanding ideas were celebrated for their creativity and potential. 

Organisers also announced plans to nurture the most promising projects on their journey to becoming start-ups, emphasizing the event’s significance not just as a competition, but as a launchpad for future cybersecurity innovators. This hackathon represents a pivotal moment in cultivating talent and devising solutions to confront the ever-evolving challenges in the field of cybersecurity. 

Thanks to the mentors who helped the students to create their concepts Csaba Krasznay, Akos Csertán, Péter Balogh, Péter Bányász, Éden Krisztina Forgács! Thank you to the jury who had a hard time choosing the best solution Gábor Illés, Levente Szepsi-Szűcs, Attila Molnár, Péter Bányász, Péter Balogh. And of course thanks to all the students who participated in the event, we hope they will continue to work on the selected ideas!