VICHARA MANTHANA 2.0 – State-Level CTF 2026
VICHARA MANTHANA 2.0 – State-Level CTF 2026
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, City Engineering College, Bengaluru, in association with IEEE Student Branch and IEEE Bangalore Section organized Vichara Manthana 2.0 – State-Level Capture The Flag (CTF) Competition 2026 on 28 October 2026.
The competition aimed to enhance students' cybersecurity knowledge, technical skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities through practical challenges.
A total of 190 participants took part in the competition, which covered eight cybersecurity domains: Web Security, Cryptography, PWN, Reverse Engineering, Digital Forensics, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), Steganography, and Miscellaneous Challenges.
The competition was conducted in three rounds: Warm-up Round, Main Round, and Final Round. Participants worked in teams to solve cybersecurity challenges, identify hidden flags, and earn points.
The event provided valuable hands-on experience in cybersecurity, encouraged teamwork and innovation, and promoted awareness of ethical hacking and information security.
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- City Engineering College, Doddakallasandra, Bengaluru
- Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
- India 560062
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Dr. Veeresh Patil of Amruta Institute of Engineering & Management Sciences
Cybersecurity Awareness and the Role of IEEE Activities in Developing Future-Ready Engineers
Dr. Veeresh Patil, Professor and Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Amruta Institute of Engineering & Management Sciences, Chief Guest of Vichara Manthana 2.0 – State-Level Capture The Flag (CTF) Competition 2026, addressed the participants on the growing importance of cybersecurity in today's digital world. He highlighted the need for students to understand cybersecurity threats, data protection, ethical hacking, and the importance of developing practical security skills.
He emphasized that hackathons, CTF competitions, and IEEE technical events play an important role in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications. Such platforms encourage students to apply their technical knowledge, improve problem-solving abilities, think creatively, and work effectively in teams.
He also highlighted the role of IEEE in providing opportunities for technical learning, professional networking, innovation, and industry exposure. He encouraged students to actively participate in IEEE activities, hackathons, workshops, and technical competitions to enhance their skills, build confidence, and prepare themselves for future career opportunities in emerging technologies.
Biography:
Dr. Veeresh Patil is a distinguished academician with over 22 years of experience in engineering education. He currently serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Amruta Institute of Engineering & Management Sciences.
He is a member of the VTU Academic Senate and has made significant contributions to academic leadership, research, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration. His areas of expertise include IoT, Robotics, and emerging technologies.
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