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Army & CyberPeace Launch Terrier Cyber Quest 3.0
23 Aug
Summary
- Hackathon focuses on cybersecurity, defence, and digital threats.
- Three tracks include Bug Hunting, AI Kavach, and Creators Challenge.
- Registrations close August 31; finale in New Delhi Oct 6-8.

The Territorial Army, in collaboration with CyberPeace, has initiated Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 (TCQ 3.0), a nationwide hackathon. This event is dedicated to identifying innovative solutions for cybersecurity, defence, and digital threats facing the nation. It aims to unite expertise from academic institutions, industries, research bodies, government agencies, and the Armed Forces.
Participants can engage through three distinct tracks. The Bug Hunting track challenges individuals to find security vulnerabilities in simulated critical infrastructure. AI Kavach focuses on developing AI and machine learning solutions for threat detection and cyber defence enhancement.
The Creators Challenge invites content creators to develop digital campaigns highlighting threats like deepfakes and misinformation. Registration for TCQ 3.0 remains open until August 31, 2026. Shortlisting will occur from September 1 to 10, with the Grand Finale scheduled in New Delhi from October 6 to 8, followed by an award ceremony on October 9.