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HACKATHON
CYBER
FORENSIC

India's premier cyber forensic & digital security hackathon. Unite elite minds, crack unsolvable challenges, and defend cyberspace at the international stage.

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CERT-IN Certified
₹25L+ Prize Pool
28 Countries
5000+ Participants
National CTF 2025
MeitY Partner
ISO 27001 Platform
48-Hour Hackathon
Malware Analysis
OSINT Challenges
CERT-IN Certified
₹25L+ Prize Pool
28 Countries
5000+ Participants
National CTF 2025
MeitY Partner
ISO 27001 Platform
48-Hour Hackathon
Malware Analysis
OSINT Challenges
Who We Are

India's Cyber Defense Hub

HCF India empowers the next generation of cybersecurity experts through world-class competitions, forensic training, and real-world threat scenarios at international level.

Digital Forensics

Advanced training in memory forensics, disk imaging, log analysis, and evidence preservation using industry-grade tools like Autopsy, Volatility, and FTK.

Malware Analysis

Static and dynamic malware analysis labs. Reverse-engineer threats, analyze suspicious binaries, and build detection signatures for enterprise environments.

Network Security

PCAP analysis, intrusion detection, threat hunting, and network forensics. Master tools like Wireshark, Snort, and Zeek in real attack scenarios.

CTF Competitions

Capture The Flag challenges spanning cryptography, steganography, web exploitation, reverse engineering at international difficulty levels.

Cloud Security

Cloud-native security challenges on AWS, Azure, and GCP. Identity forensics, container escape, Kubernetes misconfiguration, and more.

Incident Response

Real-world incident response playbooks. From detection to containment to post-mortem reporting — sharpen your SOC and DFIR skills.

Why Choose Us

Why HCF India Leads the Way

Trusted by India's top cybersecurity professionals, government agencies, and Fortune 500 security teams.

CERT-IN
NASSCOM
MeitY
DSCI
EC-Council
Palo Alto
CrowdStrike
Wipro Cyber

Forensic Lab

Industry-grade virtual labs

Red Team Ops

Offensive security training

Blue Team SOC

Real-time defense skills

CTF Arena

Competitive hacking

Certification

HCF globally recognized cert

Featured Program

Digital Forensic
Investigation Lab

State-of-the-art virtual forensic labs where participants investigate real cybercrime scenes — from mobile extraction to enterprise disk imaging.

Recommended
HCF SecureOps

Enterprise security program

AI Threat Hunter

ML-powered threat detection

Cloud Forensics Pro

AWS, Azure, GCP labs

New: CTF Horizon 2025

Next-level capture the flag

₹25L+
Prize Pool
48 Hrs
Hackathon Duration
500+
Teams Competing
100%
Skill-Based Ranking
 The Good News

AI Powering Rapid
Cyber Transformation

HCF India leverages cutting-edge AI and machine learning in all training modules — empowering participants to detect, analyze, and neutralize threats at machine speed.

78%
~1.5x Growth
in AI usage last 12 months
94%
Development
enterprises using AI security
 The Threat Landscape
2025 Exploits YoY66%
Threat Surge 202573%
Exposure Growth 202556%
 The Bad News
Attackers are supercharging their speed and scale — making AI-powered defense skills more critical than ever.
So you can defend at speed and scale.

AI-Powered Cyber Defense

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Securing everyone at every level from the latest threats. Built for Zero Trust and powered by AI.
95%
Top 100 Orgs
70%
Customers
48h
Avg Response
CERT-IN
Recognized
Forensic Platform 2025
EC-Council
Partner
Certified Training Hub
NASSCOM
Leader
Cyber Excellence 2025
DSCI
Certified
Top DFIR Institute
What We Provide

Robust Cybersecurity
Services & Training

Protect your skills from ever-evolving cyber challenges with our end-to-end forensic programs.

01Digital Forensic Investigation

State-of-the-art virtual forensic labs where participants investigate simulated cybercrime scenes using Autopsy, FTK, and Volatility.

02Ethical Hacking & Red Team Ops

Full-spectrum red team operations — OSINT, phishing simulations, Active Directory attacks, and post-exploitation techniques.

03SOC Analyst & Blue Team Training

Real-time threat monitoring using SIEM platforms, EDR analysis, and log forensics. Train on live attack emulation.

04Identity & Access Management

Managing user identities and access with MFA, role-based control, and Zero Trust architecture.

05HCF Certified Forensic Analyst

Earn internationally recognized certification in cyber forensics, penetration testing, or incident response.

06Security Configuration & Hardening

CIS Benchmarks, STIG compliance, and vulnerability management workshops.

Services
2.4K+
Hours of Training
98%
Placement Rate
150+
Industry Partners
9 Yrs
of Excellence
Flexible Plans

Transparent Pricing for Every Level

Enterprise-grade security training and competition access without hidden costs.

Monthly Yearly Save 35%
Starter
Core access for students & beginners.
499/mo
Normally ₹799
325/mo
Billed ₹3,899/yr
Top Features
  • CTF Practice Arena
  • Basic Forensic Labs
  • Learning Resources
  • Community Access
Professional
Advanced tools for growing security pros.
1,499/mo
Normally ₹2,199
975/mo
Billed ₹11,699/yr
Top Features
  • Everything in Starter
  • Live Malware Labs
  • SIEM Training Access
  • Red Team Modules
Recommended
Elite
Full-suite for multi-domain organizations.
2,999/mo
Normally ₹4,499
1,949/mo
Billed ₹23,399/yr
Top Features
  • Everything in Professional
  • HCF Certification Track
  • Cloud Security Labs
  • IR Playbook Access
  • Hackathon Priority Entry
Enterprise
Custom infrastructure for large organizations.
Custom
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Custom
Annual enterprise pricing
Top Features
  • Everything in Elite
  • Dedicated Security Expert
  • Threat Intelligence Feeds
  • Custom Policy Management
Upcoming Events

Competitions & Challenges 2025

Compete against the sharpest minds across India and internationally.

CTF
15JUL
Open
CTF

National Forensic CTF 2025

India's biggest forensic CTF — 48-hour challenge covering all forensic domains and real-world attack scenarios.

Delhi + Online 1200+ Teams
Malware
22AUG
Reverse Engineering

Malware Hunt Championship

Reverse-engineer advanced persistent threats and write detection rules for enterprise environments.

Bengaluru 400+ Teams
OSINT
10SEP
OSINT

Global OSINT Investigation

International open-source intelligence challenge. Trace digital footprints using only public data sources.

Worldwide Online 3000+ Participants
Real Study Cases

Real-World Cyber Success Stories

Explore how our programs have helped participants overcome critical cybersecurity challenges.

E-Commerce
Forensics

E-Commerce Platform Breach

Full forensic investigation of a major e-commerce data breach. Traced attacker TTPs and submitted digital chain of custody to CERT-IN.

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Cloud
Cloud Security

Cloud Misconfiguration Audit

Eliminated critical AWS S3 and IAM misconfigurations for a fintech firm. Reduced attack surface by 78%.

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Law Firm
Incident Response

Law Firm Ransomware Response

Responded to ransomware within 4 hours. Recovered 99% of data and implemented full DFIR documentation.

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Our People

Meet the Expert Team

World-class cybersecurity professionals, forensic investigators, and ethical hackers behind HCF India.

Arjun

Arjun Sharma

Founder & DFIR Lead
Priya

Priya Nair

Forensics Director
Rajan

Rajan Mehta

Red Team Architect
Sneha

Sneha Kapoor

CTF Challenge Designer
Community Voice

Hear It from Our Champions

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HCF India took my forensic skills from zero to placement-ready. The challenges are realistic, the community is supportive, and the recognition is genuinely respected in the industry.

Vikram Singh
CTF 2024 Winner, ISRO
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Competing at HCF was a turning point in my career. The malware analysis track introduced techniques I had never encountered. Landed my dream job at a global SOC after winning.

Ananya Reddy
Malware Track Champion, PwC
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As a CTO, I send my entire security team to HCF events every year. The quality of challenges is at par with global standards like DEFCON and Black Hat CTFs.

Rahul Joshi
CTO, CyberShield Technologies
Partners & Sponsors

Trusted by Industry Leaders

CERT-IN
NASSCOM
MeitY
DSCI
Palo Alto
Fortinet
CrowdStrike
Wipro CyberSec
EC-Council
ISACA India

Ready to Defend Cyberspace?

Join thousands of India's best ethical hackers and forensic experts. Register for HCF 2025 today.

Get In Touch

Contact & Registration

Have questions, want to sponsor, or ready to register? Reach out within 24 hours.

Let's Connect

Whether you're a student, professional, corporate partner, or government agency — HCF India welcomes you to be part of the mission.

Emailsupport@hcf.org.in
Phone+91 94162-99979
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India — 110001
Support HoursMon – Sat, 9 AM – 8 PM IST
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