Hack the Machine - Austin

Calling all Hackers! Get ready for the U.S. Navy’s premiere hackathon series for building a Community of Practice in Maritime Cybersecurity. HACKtheMACHINE Austin, Texas February 17th-19th. Join us at Capital Factory for three competitions that will excite and engage experts and enthusiasts across the spectrum of cybersecurity.

Maritime Capture The Flag • You have seen cell phones hacked at DefCon. You have seen cars hacked on YouTube. Join us for the first ever attempt to hack a ship at HACKtheMACHINE.

Data Science and the Seven Seas • The United States Navy has big datasets on maritime traffic. Compete to design algorithms that provide maritime domain awareness, identify anomalous behavior and solve real world problems like human trafficking and piracy.

Designing Safer Oceans • Design Thinking is increasingly the way in which new products are brought to market. Join with Austin area tech startups and industry leading corporations alongside Navy and Department of Defense scientists to compete in a design thinking sprint targeting safer alternatives to GPS for maritime Precision Navigation and Timing.

Due to Ethics and Gift regulation, all DoD participants will pay for food and beverages served during HACK the MACHINE. The flat rate of $108.00 charged for meals is the $54 per diem rate for two days in Austin, TX.