Judging Schedule

Link to USACO Competition

Link to CTF Competition

Welcome to Crack the Code's 2025 Concordia University Hackathon!

This hackathon is your chance to build and innovate in the world of cybersecurity. Whether you're crafting the future of authentication, using AI to outsmart malware, or engineering tools to shut down web threats, every second counts.

Crack the Code is about more than just programming. It is about problem-solving under pressure, adapting to new challenges, and creating something that stands out. Judges are looking for creativity, technical execution, and a strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts. Whether you are making a research-driven Cyber at a Glance proposal or developing a functional security tool for Cyber in Depth, your approach and impact will set you apart.

Beyond the main tracks, there are more opportunities to test your skills. Compete in the USACO mock contest to sharpen your knowledge, take on Capture the Flag challenges to prove your security expertise, and push yourself to go further than before.

See the event schedule here

Our Tracks:

Cyber Sentry: Defending Digital Doorways

Modern authentication faces many issues ranging from password fatigue to 2FA. Common authentication methods are becoming obsolete and are inadequate in today’s digital landscape. Conceptualize a novel and secure authentication solution to protect digital assets better. 

SafeSurf: Ensuring Online Integrity

Every day, users face threats involving malware while surfing websites. In this track, we urge participants to investigate vulnerabilities and create new softwares to help users diagnose potential threats to their security online. 

Machine Learning Mayhem: Using AI to Battle Malware

Artificial intelligence has become a popular and powerful tool that is emerging in many new industries. While cybersecurity has begun to use machine learning to diagnose systems and networks, it is still uncommon. Develop a solution powered by AI/ML that can combat modern-level threats.

See the full hackathon handbook here

• Rubrics
  All rubrics will be posted here at the start of the hacking period. General requirements for each track can be seen in our handbook.
• Judging Criteria
  Here is the link to the rubrics: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iQYxzHlx3OkCbyWIjvcggtIsj6oAcP5SPQRooP-vn94/edit?usp=sharing