The HackXploit competition 2020 is inviting applications from Nigerian hackers between the age of 18 – 30.
HackXploit is a Hacking competition organised by a group of cybersecurity enthusiasts seeking to identify other Nigerian Hackers with skills that would benefit Nigeria and reward them.
If you have what it takes to compete with other hackers well here is a chance.
The competition intends to test candidates in System hacking, Mobile hacking, Network hacking, Forensics, Malware analysis and reporting. The competition has 3 phases, namely:
- Online registration which is free.
- Online Aptitude test coming up in January 2021 at the end of the registration.
- The Physical event which would take place in January 2021.
Objectives of the Competition
- Discover the next generation of ethical hackers of Nigerian descent who would champion cybersecurity revolution across the country.
- Provide a platform for capacity building for the nation’s teeming youth in this novel area.
- This competition is a superb opportunity for you to showcase your ethical hacking skills in solving cybersecurity puzzles at an international level.
Prizes
- First Prize: One Million Naira (N1,000,000)
- Second Prize: Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000)
- Third Prize: Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Naira (N250,000)
Eligibility
Participants must be
- A Nigerian,
- Between 18 – 30 years of age and,
- Have Government-issued means of Identification.
Competition Key Dates
- Test Start and End Date: January 4, 2021 – January 5, 2021.
- Arrival Date: January 20, 2021.
- Event Start and End Date: January 21, 2021 – January 22, 2021.
Participation is free, interested candidates can APPLY HERE.