The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently engaged with ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary, who exposed critical security vulnerabilities in their On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. The meeting, attended by an IIT expert team, aimed to understand the specific vulnerabilities Adhikary identified and the methods he used to uncover them. A source from CBSE stated that the interaction was not intended to re-evaluate the board's IT systems but to appreciate Adhikary's contributions. Among the vulnerabilities he flagged was a hard-coded 'master password' that could grant unauthorized users access to evaluate answer sheets. Initially, CBSE had pushed back against Adhikary's claims, but they later recognized the role of ethical hackers in enhancing system security. The board is now exploring potential collaboration with Adhikary for future initiatives aimed at strengthening their security protocols. This engagement marks a significant shift in CBSE's approach towards addressing cybersecurity concerns raised by external experts.