c0c0n 2023 International Hacking and Cyber Security Conference

Let us take a brief peep into the 16th Annual edition of c0c0n which will be held from Friday 6th October to Saturday 7th October at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Kochi India and see what it offers for cyber security enthusiasts, IT professionals, Law Enforcement officers, Researchers, Students and others.

C0C0N is an annual International Cyber Security, Data Privacy And Hacking Conference organised by the international Public-Private partnership led by Kerala Police, with Information Security Research Association (ISRA), The Society for the Policing of Cyberspace (POLCYB, a not-for-profit society based in British Columbia, Canada), UNICEF, ICMEC, WeProtect and a host of other agencies. This conference aims at providing a platform to discuss, showcase, educate, understand and spread awareness on the latest trends in information, cyber and hi-tech crimes. It will also facilitate discussions and sharing of new information and latest trends in cyber crimes, across the world.

Cyberdome (http://www.cyberdome.kerala.gov.in/) is the best example that shows the success story of public-private partnership. Cyberdome, technological research and development Centre of Kerala Police Department conceived as a Cyber Centre of excellence in cyber security as well as technology augmentation for effective policing. It envisages as a high tech public-private partnership Centre of collaboration for different stakeholders in the domain of cyber security and handling of cybercrimes, in a proactive manner.

The 2022 event was one of the most notable conferences in cybersecurity, data privacy and hacking in India. With eminent speakers from different police and security forces and many key private players and technology experts from around the globe, the conference addressed the challenges and solutions of today's cyberspace security and data privacy. c0c0n is a rare platform to discuss, showcase, educate, understand and spread awareness on the latest trends in information safety, cyber security and hi-tech crimes. It also aims at providing a common platform for security forces, government, industrial leaders, startups, students, and professionals to get hands-on exposure to the latest technological advancements in the field.

c0c0n XVI - 2023, the 16th Edition of our Annual two day Hacking and Cyber Security Briefing, is scheduled to be conducted from 04th - 07th October, 2023 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Bolgatty, Kochi, Kerala, India. Kerala Police. The first two days (4th -5th of Oct 2023) are where the Workshop will be conducted and the Main Conference would be on 6th-7th of Oct 2023. The Mission of the Conference is "Connect | Collaborate | Contribute", emphasizing the importance of bringing all stakeholders together, in the cyber security domain.

Speaking to Oneindia Manoj Abraham, Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Kerala gave a brief about the conference. He said, "c0c0n@16 offers attendees a unique opportunity to experience firsthand, witness captivating demonstrations, and engage with the latest groundbreaking innovations that are reshaping our world. c0c0n@16 offers visitors a chance to experience hands-on demonstrations and interact with cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping our world. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness the Jet Suit in action during flying demonstrations, just one of many awe-inspiring technologies on display at the conference."

"The trainings are designed and delivered by top industry experts ensuring content quality and help participants discover new technology domains, explore the best practices adopted and followed by the industry and to network with industry peers and leaders," he added.