CyberSecurity Summit,

About the event

**FIREWALL ’26** is a national cyber security summit and Capture The Flag (CTF) championship organized by Kristu Jayanti Institute of Technology (Kristu Jayanti University, Bengaluru) in collaboration with Cynuxera and CompTIA.

**Date & Venue:** 28 August 2026 at Kristu Jayanti Institute of Technology.

**Event structure:**
- **Morning:** Cyber Security Conference featuring a keynote by an industry expert, discussions on the latest trends, and an interactive Q&A.
- **Afternoon:** CTF competition with real-world challenges, hands-on experience, and team-based play (sponsored by CompTIA).

**Prizes & benefits:**  
CTF prize pool of ₹40,000, with the 1st prize being a CompTIA Security+ voucher. All participants receive LMS cyber-security content access, exclusive learning resources, internship opportunities (via Imagine X), a participation certificate, and other goodies.

**Fees:** ₹250 per individual participant / ₹500 per team participant.  

Registration is available via the QR code on the poster.

Why should you sponsor?

**Here’s a clear, sponsor-ready pitch for FIREWALL ’26:**

### Why sponsor FIREWALL ’26?

FIREWALL ’26 is a **national-level Cyber Security Summit + Capture The Flag (CTF) Championship** hosted by Kristu Jayanti Institute of Technology (Kristu Jayanti University, Bengaluru) on **28 August 2026**, in collaboration with Cynuxera and CompTIA.

Sponsoring this event gives you direct access to a highly relevant, engaged audience in one of the fastest-growing tech domains.

#### Key benefits for sponsors

| Benefit | Why it matters |
|---------|----------------|
| **Targeted visibility** | Reach cybersecurity-focused students, faculty, and early-career professionals from across India. Your brand appears on event materials, stage, digital promotions, and participant communications. |
| **Talent pipeline** | The CTF and conference attract motivated students actively building practical security skills. Ideal for spotting interns, fresh talent, or future employees. |
| **Brand association** | Align with a reputable university event and existing partners (CompTIA, Cynuxera). Positions your organisation as a supporter of cybersecurity education and skill development. |
| **Content & engagement opportunities** | Possibility of keynote slots, panel participation, workshop sessions, or branded challenges within the CTF — giving you meaningful interaction rather than just logo placement. |
| **Measurable reach** | Participants receive LMS access, learning resources, certificates, and internship opportunities. Sponsors can be linked to these benefits (e.g., co-branded resources or recruitment pathways). |
| **Growing domain relevance** | Cybersecurity talent is in high demand. Supporting a national CTF + conference demonstrates commitment to building the next generation of security professionals. |

#### Event highlights that strengthen the case
- Full-day format: Morning conference (keynote + trends + Q&A) + Afternoon hands-on CTF.
- Prize pool of ₹40,000 + CompTIA Security+ voucher as 1st prize.
- Multiple participant benefits (learning access, resources, certificates, internship pathways).
- Clear registration fees and professional organisation under a deemed university.

**In short:** Sponsoring FIREWALL ’26 lets you connect with future cybersecurity talent, gain relevant brand exposure, and support practical skill-building in a high-demand field — all in a single, well-structured national event.

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Ezra Pandith

**About Us**

**Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University)** is a leading higher education institution in Bengaluru, India, managed by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). Established in 1999, it was conferred Deemed-to-be University status under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, in July 2025.

The university holds the highest **NAAC A++ grade** (CGPA 3.78/4) and ranked **34th** among colleges in India in the NIRF 2025 rankings. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across Arts, Science, Management, Commerce, Law, and Technology, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, industry relevance, values-based education, and holistic development.

**Kristu Jayanti Institute of Technology (KJIT)**, the technology-focused arm of the university, specialises in computing and emerging technologies. It offers programmes such as MCA, M.Sc. Cyber Security, and M.Sc. Data Science, with a focus on practical skills, research, innovation, and industry collaboration in areas including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science, and cloud computing.

**FIREWALL ’26** is organised by Kristu Jayanti Institute of Technology as a national platform to advance cybersecurity awareness, skill-building, and talent development. Through the combination of an industry-oriented conference and a competitive Capture The Flag (CTF) championship, the event aims to connect students with real-world challenges, expert insights, and career opportunities in one of the most critical domains of the digital age.

With a legacy of academic excellence, strong industry linkages, and a commitment to nurturing future-ready professionals, Kristu Jayanti continues to contribute to education and societal progress under its motto **“Light and Prosperity.”**

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