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Ethical Hacker (Competition Participant)
About the Company
TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) is seeking students and enthusiasts who are passionate about ethical hacking, building a secure digital future, and confidently maneuvering within an interconnected world. The TCS Cybersecurity Practice focuses on establishing a resilient and reliable cyber landscape and contributing to a secure future where every action reinforces defenses against potential cyber risks over the long term.
Job Description
TCS HackQuest Season 10 is a cybersecurity competition designed for students to demonstrate their expertise in the field. Participants compete in Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges across Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert levels. Successful participants have the potential to secure an interview with the TCS Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and win prizes. The competition consists of three rounds: an online CTF (Round 1), a remotely proctored online round (Round 2), and an in-person final round at TCS premises (Round 3).
| Company Name | TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) |
|---|---|
| Role | Ethical Hacker (Competition Participant) |
| Location | India (Round 3: TCS Premises) |
| Salary | Prizes valued at up to INR 5 Lakhs |
| Job Type | Competition/Contest |
Responsibilities
- Participate in Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges.
- Solve cybersecurity challenges across Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert levels.
- Capture flags in the online portal.
- Create detailed reports outlining the step-by-step approach used to solve challenges.
- Adhere to contest rules and guidelines.
- Participate in penetration testing on hosted challenges (Round 2).
- Explain solutions to challenge statements to a jury panel (Round 3).
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in recognized colleges, universities, or academic institutions in India.
- Expected to graduate in the academic year 2026.
- Eligible degree programs include:
- Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech)
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E)
- Master of Technology (M. Tech)
- Master of Engineering (M.E.)
- Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.)
- Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. / B.S.)
- Master of Science (M.Sc. / M.S.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Students currently enrolled in recognized colleges, universities, or academic institutions in India and expected to graduate in the academic year 2026 are eligible. Eligible degree programs include B.Tech, B.E, M.Tech, M.E., B.C.A., M.C.A., B.Sc./B.S., and M.Sc./M.S.
The competition consists of three rounds: an online CTF (Round 1), a remotely proctored online round (Round 2), and an in-person final round at TCS premises (Round 3).
Skills include Ethical Hacking, Capture the Flag (CTF), Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Web Application Security, Network Security, Reverse Engineering, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Threat Hunting, and Malware Analysis. Programming experience in Java/J2EE, PHP, Python, and GO is also beneficial.
The registration deadline is 2025-11-18.
Other Information
Registration Deadline: 2025-11-18
Round 1 Date: 2025-12-13 (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM IST)
A valid TCS NextStep reference ID (CT/DT number) is required for registration in TCS HackQuest Season 10.
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