CyberShield Network — an international hackathon focused on building an AI-powered platform for real-time detection, prediction and prevention of cyber threats.
An international hackathon on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity within the SCO 2026 events
CyberShield Network is an AI-powered platform for real-time detection, prediction and prevention of cyber threats. Participants develop AI solutions to combat modern cyber threats such as ransomware, phishing and deepfakes.
Participants from Uzbekistan, China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and other member states
Students and young professionals with knowledge and experience in cybersecurity, programming or artificial intelligence
Each team consists of 4 members. A total of 10 teams participate. Teams are recommended to include a developer, analyst and designer
Knowledge of Python programming, machine learning fundamentals, data analysis and cybersecurity concepts
Primary programming language. All projects are written in Python
Deep learning frameworks. Building and training models
For NLP models. Pre-trained transformers library
Interactive web interface development. Real-time monitoring dashboard
Datasets. Open datasets and cybersecurity data
Intensive 8-hour sessions over 2 days
Day one starts with data collection, cleaning and analysis. Then continues with AI model design and training. An initial prototype must be ready by end of day.
Day two is dedicated to integrating all components, testing and optimizing the system. The day concludes with a 5–7 minute presentation to SCO delegates.
Projects are evaluated on 5 criteria with a total of 100 points
Novelty and creativity of the solution
25 pointsCode quality and architecture
25 pointsModel accuracy and speed
20 pointsSystem scalability potential
15 pointsUser interface design
15 pointsIndividual prize for each team member
For each team member (×4)
For each team member (×4)
For each team member (×4)
Responsible for managing the hackathon process, announcing results and overseeing general organisational matters
Evaluating code quality, architecture and technical solutions. Experienced software engineering professionals
International experts in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Evaluating innovation and efficiency
Participate in the international hackathon on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity within the SCO 2026 events. Applications accepted until March 20, 2026.