--- title: AMA-EV-2026-AMA Hackathon description: Join the Zero-Day Checkmate AppSec Hackathon by Checkmarx. Build and secure AI-driven apps, gain hands-on experience, and win exciting prizes. --- [Go Back Up ](https://info.checkmarx.com/zerodaycheckmate#top) ![Logo - Signal Orange](https://info.checkmarx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20-%20Signal%20Orange.png?width=250&height=32&name=Logo%20-%20Signal%20Orange.png "Logo - Signal Orange") - [Why Join?](https://info.checkmarx.com/zerodaycheckmate#Join) - [Attractive prizes to be won!](https://info.checkmarx.com/zerodaycheckmate#hotel) - [FAQ](https://info.checkmarx.com/zerodaycheckmate#FAQ) - [Register now!](https://amahackathon.checkmarx.net/) Jump to Section Jump to Section Why Join? Attractive prizes to be won! FAQ Register now! ![virtual-event-icon](https://info.checkmarx.com/hubfs/virtual-event-icon.svg) VIRTUAL EVENT 8th May 2026 3pm (SGT) | 5pm (AEST) | 12.30pm (IST) | 10am (GST) # ZERO-DAY Checkmate A hands-on hackathon to build and secure AI-driven applications [ See you on 8th May! ](https://info.checkmarx.com/zerodaycheckmate#form) **CHECKMARX ZERO-DAY CHECKMATE** **Secure What’s Next in the Age of AI** Turn your code into your strongest defense. Join us for this virtual hackathon, where you will design and build secure, AI-driven applications using Checkmarx One - a unified AppSec platform that helps you identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities in real time. In today’s AI-powered development world, speed is no longer the advantage - secure speed is. What's more! Stand a chance to win attractive prizes and exclusive Checkmarx swag. ## Why Join? AI is accelerating how code gets written - but not all of it is secure. Join Zero-Day Checkmate to learn how to take control early, build with a security-first mindset, and stand out as a developer in the AI era. ### Get Hands-on experience Step into the mindset of both attacker and defender as you create AI-driven applications and secure them in real time. ### Compete with the best and win attractive prizes! Test your skills against developers across the region and see how you stack up. ### Tools and resources Get access to industry-leading AppSec tools and resources, including Checkmarx One - a unified platform to identify, prioritize, and fix vulnerabilities as you build. ## Prizes Worth Competing For! Put your skills to the test and stand a chance to win attractive prizes - plus exclusive Checkmarx swag. Plus bragging rights! ### Champion! PlayStation 5 ### Runner-up Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses ### 2nd Runner-up Razer Gaming Chair YOU MAY NEED TO KNOW ## Frequently Asked Questions What is Checkmarx Zero-Day Checkmate? Zero-Day Checkmate is a virtual AppSec hackathon by Checkmarx, designed for developers to build and secure AI-driven applications. Participants will take on real-world scenarios, identify vulnerabilities, and apply secure coding practices using Checkmarx One. Who is this hackathon for? This hackathon is designed for developers, DevOps engineers, and security professionals who want to strengthen their application security skills in today’s AI-driven development environment. What is the format of the hackathon? This is a **live, 3-hour virtual hackathon** where participants will complete a series of real-world AppSec scenarios within a fixed time. You will be challenged with multiple scenarios, and your score will be based on **how quickly and accurately** you identify and resolve them. Points are awarded for correct answers, and **penalties will apply for incorrect submissions**, so both speed and precision matter. Do I need prior AppSec experience to participate? Not at all. Whether you’re new to application security or experienced, the hackathon is structured to help you learn, explore, and apply secure coding practices at your own level. What do I need to participate? You will just need: - A laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection - A modern web browser (e.g. Chrome) - A corporate email address for registration and access - Your registered account (we’ll provide access details upon confirmation) No additional setup is required - everything will be provided for you. What tools will I be using during this session? You’ll get hands-on access to **Checkmarx One**, a unified AppSec platform that helps you identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities in real time. How will winners be selected? Participants will be ranked based on their total score, which considers both **accuracy and speed** in completing the challenges. The highest scorers on the leaderboard will win. What do I get after participating? Beyond prizes, you’ll gain hands-on AppSec experience, practical skills in securing AI-driven applications, and exposure to real-world security challenges. And of course - **bragging rights!** Winners will receive **LinkedIn badges** to showcase their achievement and share their success with their network. Checkmarx is the leader in agentic application security, delivering enterprise-grade protection while helping organizations lower engineering costs and accelerate development velocity. The Checkmarx One platform scans trillions of lines of code each year, enabling companies to cut vulnerability density by more than half. Autonomous security agents continuously detect and counter AI-driven threats across the software development lifecycle, delivering prevention-first protection for legacy, modern, and AI-generated code at enterprise scale.