ELCanHack CWC ‘24 is a hackathon for beginners looking to enter the cybersecurity field - no prior experience or education needed! This competition is divided into two streams: incident response and cyber threat intelligence.

The competition takes place virtually over 6 weeks, where participants develop soft skills and technical expertise needed for success in the field. Participants will have access to real industry tools used for incident response and cyber threat intelligence.

Two finalists will be selected from each stream, and invited to present their findings at siberX’s Canadian Women in Cybersecurity Conference 2024, in-person on May 14

Chance to gain first-hand experience in cybersecurity and/or intelligence for students and/or professionals who are new to the field and are looking to grow their expertise.

One-on-one mentorship with a member of ELCanHack’s esteemed advisory board to prepare for the final presentation at siberX’s Canadian Women in Cybersecurity Conference 2024, in-person on May 14

Training on platforms used to complete the challenge, including vendor tools which will be available for participating teams.

All finalists will receive a complimentary overnight stay in Toronto to present their final findings.

Ample networking opportunities with Canadian security executives at SiberX’s Canadian Women in Cybersecurity Conference 2024, in-person on May 14 and within the advisory team for the hackathon.

Finalist present at the conference. Going into its fifth year, this event will highlight the achievements and innovations of various cybersecurity leaders in Canada who come from diverse educational, technical, social, and personal backgrounds.

Winners will receive a custom trophy, exclusive apparel, and free access to all future siberX events! (Only for eligible events.)