SRM Institute Wins UST’s GenCyS 2025 National Cybersecurity Challenge
In a high-stakes battle of next-gen cyber talent , UST wrapped up the 2025 edition of its national cybersecurity challenge, GenCyS (Generation Cyberstars) , with SRM Institute of Science and Technology clinching the top spot. UST Crowns Cyber Champs The Capture the Flag (CTF) finale , hosted at UST’s campus in Thiruvananthapuram , brought together the top 50 shortlisted teams from an initial pool of more than 1,000 student and early-career professionals across India . SRM’s Winning Edge The three-member SRM team showcased exceptional skill across real-world problem domains— cryptography, reverse engineering, web security, network analysis, and IoT vulnerabilities . Their stellar performance earned them a ₹1.5 lakh cash prize and a conditional job offer from UST , highlighting the competition’s mission to spot and nurture India’s brightest cybersecurity minds . The second and third places went to Tata Consultancy Services and Poornima University , respectively. More Than Jus...