**Policy Summary: Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025**
The Indian Army, in collaboration with IIT Madras, the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC), and CyberPeace, is conducting the "Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025," a national-level cyber challenge focused on addressing defence and cybersecurity threats through emerging technologies. This initiative, part of the Decade of Transformation, aims to unite experts from academia, industry, and government to foster innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Quantum Computing, and Drone Technology.
The Cyber Quest features two tracks:
* **Track One: Bug Hunting Challenge:** A cybersecurity hackathon culminating in a 36-hour live bug hunt on the BOSS Linux system, where finalists will identify OS-level vulnerabilities in a simulated Indian Army environment.
* **Track Two: Datathon:** A data-centric challenge focused on predictive threat intelligence and anomaly detection using large-scale datasets to build robust technological solutions for defence and national security.
The event will also present challenges related to drone flight anomaly detection and quantum-enhanced malware/ransomware identification. Track One finalists in the Grand Finale will participate in an attack-defence style challenge centered on critical infrastructure, while Track Two finalists will develop a deepfake detection system using AI/ML within 36 hours.
**Key Dates:**
* Registration: July 23 – September 07, 2025
* Preliminary Round: September 08 – September 17, 2025
* Grand Finale: September 24 – September 26, 2025
* Award Ceremony: October 07, 2025
Winners will be recognized by the Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, and will receive prizes for their contributions to national security.
Interested participants can register through the official Indian Army website: www.indianarmy.nic.interriercyberquest2025.pdf. Registration closes on September 07, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
INDIAN ARMY TERRIER CYBER QUEST 2025: A national-level cyber challenge focused on emerging technologies, organized by the Indian Army.
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry responsible for the country's defense.
IIT Madras: Indian Institute of Technology Madras, collaborating with the Indian Army for the Cyber Quest.
Indian Army Research Cell IARC: An Indian Army research organization involved in the Cyber Quest.
CyberPeace: Organization collaborating with the Indian Army for the Cyber Quest.
New Delhi: The location where the Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025 event will be held.
BOSS Linux: The Linux system used in the Bug Hunting Challenge.
General Upendra Dwivedi: Chief of the Army Staff who will honour the winners of the competition.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN ARMY TERRIER CYBER QUEST 2025:
NATIONAL CYBER CHALLENGE FOCUSED ON
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES LIKE AI, ML,
QUANTUM AND DRONE TECHNOLOGY
Posted On: 27 AUG 2025 5:18PM by PIB Delhi
As part of the Decade of Transformation, the Indian Army’s Territorial Army in collaboration with IIT
Madras, Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) and CyberPeace, is conducting Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest
2025 a national-level challenge designed to address real defence and cybersecurity threats. The event will be
held in New Delhi.
The initiative, advertised on the Indian Army website (www.indianarmy.nic.in/terriercyberquest/2025.pdf),
seeks to unite India’s brightest minds from academia, industry, and government to confront modern defence
challenges through technology. The Cyber Quest will foster innovation and collaboration in critical domains
such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Quantum Computing and Drone Technology. It
underlines the growing importance of a robust digital defence strategy and serves as a call to action for skilled
individuals to become warriors on the digital battlefield.
The competition features two key challenges to build stronger systems for India using AI and ML, offering
participants a unique platform to directly contribute to national security:
Track One: Bug Hunting Challenge – A high-stakes cybersecurity hackathon culminating in a 36-
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hour live bug hunt on the BOSS Linux system. Finalists will uncover OS-level vulnerabilities in a
simulated Indian Army environment, helping to build stronger systems for the nation.
Track Two: Datathon – A data-centric challenge designed to test participants’ ability to build
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robust technological solutions for defence and national security. The 2025 focus is on predictive
threat intelligence and anomaly detection using large-scale datasets.
Schedule of the Event
Registration: 23 July – 07 September 2025
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Preliminary Round: 08 – 17 September 2025
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Grand Finale: 24 – 26 September 2025
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Award Ceremony: 07 October 2025
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The event will also provide cutting-edge problem statements at the intersection of AI, Quantum Computing,
and Cybersecurity. Challenges such as drone flight anomaly detection and quantum-enhanced
malware/ransomware identification will enable participants to develop advanced real-time detection systems.
The initiative aims to promote indigenous innovation in quantum machine learning, foster critical thinking,
and generate prototype solutions that can strengthen national security and defence technology infrastructure.
In the Grand Finale, Track One finalists will engage in an attack–defence style challenge focused on critical
infrastructure hacking and defence, while Track Two finalists will have 36 hours to develop a fully functional
deepfake detection system using AI and ML.
Winners will be honoured by Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi and will also receive
exciting prizes, recognising their innovative solutions and contributions to national security.
Desirous participants may register through the official website of the Indian Army at
www.indianarmy.nic.in/terriercyberquest/2025.pdf. Registration will remain open till 07 September 2025.________________________________________________________________
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