An initiative of

This is India’s Mission to Build a Nation of Cyber-Aware Digital Citizens. Hashtag Suraksha is a national initiative aiming to empower our youngest cyber citizens to become informed, confident and responsible digital citizens through learning and competition.

Two Verticals. One Mission.

In the Age of Information and Intelligence, Empowerment through a Structured Curriculum and Assessment of Knowledge are the Two Key Pillars of this Vision.

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Meet CASK AI, a structured cyber learning platform designed to make learning accessible, engaging and easier to understand.

  • Learn from experts: Learn through a carefully designed and curated curriculum, deliberated by our nation’s cyber experts.
  • Choose your learning style: Explore concepts through video tutorials, mind maps, practice quizzes, flashcards, whiteboard tutoring, presentations and more.
  • Learn in your language: Explore learning resources in 12+ Indian languages, including your own.
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Introducing India’s first National Cyber Olympiad, an AI-driven online competition that brings cybersecurity learning and friendly competition together.

  • Compete nationally: Compete with peers in your grade from across India.
  • Win exciting rewards: Earn certificates, medals and cash prizes too as you advance through the competition.
  • Earn your Cybernaut title: Progress through the rounds to earn the titles of Cyber Cadet and Cyber Defender, and compete for the coveted title of The Cybernaut at the National Awards.

Turn your curiosity into confidence, learn to navigate online risks, and discover what it takes to become a Cybernaut!

Building India’s Most Cyber-Aware Nation

You’re growing up in a world where being a digital citizen is no longer optional. Are you ready for it?
As AI reshapes the way we learn, communicate and experience the world, knowing how to navigate cyberspace safely is an essential life skill. Being a digital citizen, you need more than the ability to use technology. You need the knowledge to make informed decisions, the confidence to recognise risks and the skills to protect yourself as you explore an ever-evolving digital world.

This is where Hashtag Suraksha comes in.
Hashtag Suraksha is a national initiative by CERT-In, India’s national agency for cybersecurity, under the aegis of The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in collaboration with Cyber Buddha, designed to bring digital safety into Indian homes through an intelligent, technology-enabled ecosystem.
Through AI-powered learning, a national cyber competition and opportunities for student leadership, the initiative helps you develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to navigate the digital world more safely.
Become an informed, confident and responsible digital citizen.

An initiative of MeitY & CERT-In

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India has been designated to serve as National agency for incident response under Section 70B of the Information Technology Act, 2000. CERT-In operates 24x7 incident response Help Desk for providing timely response to reported cyber security incidences. CERT-In provides Incident Prevention and Response services as well as Security Quality Management Services.

As part of its mandate, CERT-In regularly carries out various activities for development of cyber security capacities, skill building, awareness and citizen sensitization with respect to cyberattacks and cyber frauds. In order to create security awareness within the Government, Public and Private Sector organizations, CERT-In regularly conducts trainings / workshops to train officials of Government, Public and Private sector organizations across all sectors and citizens on focused topics of Cyber Security.

We are pleased to announce the launch of #Suraksha, a national initiative by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) in collaboration with the Cyber Buddha, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity talent and awareness among students.

Dr. Sanjay Bahl
Dr. Sanjay Bahl Director General, CERT-In & Controller of Certifying Authority

"Cybersecurity is no longer a matter of choice in the current era of rapid digital transformation."

"As India advances towards becoming a global digital leader, it is imperative that our next generation grows not only technologically adept but also cyber-aware, resilient, and responsible.

CERT-In and Cyber Buddha are launching a joint awareness campaign #Suraksha, a nation-wide movement to embed cybersecurity into the cultural foundations of our schools and communities, making it an integral hygiene part of education and daily life. By blending knowledge with creativity, competition with collaboration, it offers students a unique platform to learn, lead, and shape the narrative of a secure digital India.

At CERT-In, we believe cybersecurity is not merely a technical safeguard but a shared responsibility, a societal imperative, and a strategic national priority. Through this joint initiative of #Suraksha, CERT-In goes beyond awareness, aiming to instill both the mindset and skillset necessary for building a resilient and secure digital India. Together, let us build not only a cyber-aware nation, but a cyber-empowered nation."

Cyber Buddha

Cyber Buddha is a premier organisation at the intersection of Cyber Safety, Integrated Security and Data Privacy. Combining deep expertise in technology and law, Cyber Buddha designs and delivers impactful programmes that empower citizens, institutions and businesses to thrive securely in the digital age. Our work extends beyond consultancy into national-scale awareness campaigns, educational initiatives and public-private partnerships.

Cyber Buddha has pioneered literature that translates complex cyber and privacy issues into accessible, actionable guidance for the public. Flagship titles such as The Good, The Bad & The Cyber Buddha, Why Smart People Get Hacked? (commissioned and Published by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting) and The New Age of Privacy (commissioned by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Kohima, Nagaland) have reached diverse audiences, from school children to senior executives, shaping safer online behaviour nationwide.

As the co-creator of #Suraksha, The National Cyber Suraksha Olympiad, Cyber Buddha brings together government bodies, academia and private partners to build the country’s largest cyber awareness movement. Through its integrated approach and proven track record, Cyber Buddha continues to set new benchmarks in advancing digital literacy, data protection and cyber resilience across India.

Your digital world is full of possibilities. Are you ready for it?

You learn, play, socialise and explore online every day. But do you know how to spot the risks, protect your privacy and make smart decisions when things go wrong?

From online grooming and cyberbullying to image misuse and digital fraud, the online world comes with growing challenges you should never have to figure out alone. And learning to navigate them isn't just for tech experts. It's an essential skill for everyone growing up in a digital world.

That's where CASK comes in.

CASK is an AI-powered learning environment developed with the knowledge and expertise of our nation's cyber experts, designed to help you recognise online threats and respond to them with confidence. Through interactive learning experiences in multiple formats and 12+ Indian languages, CASK makes cyber education accessible to children across India. And because it works entirely offline, you can learn even in areas with limited connectivity.

Explore the digital world. Understand its risks. Learn how to navigate it on your terms.

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National Cyber Suraksha Olympiad · 2026 Season

What You Compete For

Think you know the digital world? Prove it.

India’s National Cyber Suraksha Olympiad
Students Across India. One National Challenge.

Put your cybersecurity knowledge to the test, compete with students from across the country and earn recognition for your skills.

What can you win?

  • Cyber Badges: Earn the titles of Cyber Cadet, Cyber Defender and The Cybernaut.
  • Recognition: Win trophies, medals and certificates.
  • Rewards: Compete for cash prizes and official merchandise.
  • More Learning: Access exclusive courses and training.

One challenge. National recognition. A chance to become a Cybernaut.

What starts as a competition today could be the skill that sets your child apart tomorrow.

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CyberCadet(Qualifier)
Level 1
CC
  • Cyber Cadet Badge
  • Participation certificate
CyberDefender(Zonal)
Level 2
CD
  • Medal
  • Cash prize of 10k per STD
  • Cyber Defender Badge
  • Official merch
CYBERNAUT(National)
Level 3
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  • Champions Trophy
  • Cash prize of Rs 25k per STD
  • Cybernauts Badge

What if you could see what it really means to be a Cybernaut?

Meet Malvika, Raghav and Swamy! Three young Cybernauts who are learning to navigate a world that is becoming a bigger part of all our lives: cyberspace.

As they explore this world, they discover that being a Cybernaut is not just about knowing technology. It is about knowing how to find your way through the digital world, understanding what to do when something goes wrong and being able to help someone else when they need it.

And that is what makes their journey so exciting. They learn, they explore, they face situations that test what they know and, along the way, become the kind of Cybernauts who can help themselves and those around them navigate cyberspace safely.

So, are you ready to meet Malvika, Raghav and Swamy and discover the world of the Cybernauts?

Ever wondered what your teenager is actually saying online?

Welcome to Slanglish, where understanding your teen’s digital world gets a whole lot more fun! Decode words like rizz, ghosting and ragebait through fun crosswords, quizzes and a slang dictionary.

Because Digital Literacy starts with understanding your child’s world, one word at a time!

Rizz
CHARM / GROOMING

Natural charm that attracts people online — scammers weaponise this to groom victims over DMs.

If someone online is too charming too fast, that's a red flag, not a vibe.

RizzBaeGhostSimpRagebaitCatfishStanNo CapLowkeyFlexSlayFinstaGhostedCloutSaltyVibe CheckBrainrotFOMORatioSusPeriodtBestieShipTeaSimp RizzBaeGhostSimpRagebaitCatfishStanNo CapLowkeyFlexSlayFinstaGhostedCloutSaltyVibe CheckBrainrotFOMORatioSusPeriodtBestieShipTeaSimp
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The Hashtag Suraksha Ecosystem

Hover over each partner type to see what we build together.

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Imaginate Solutions
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