EVENT TITLE  : Workshop on Cyber Security Tools & Techniques – A Digital Security Guard (Skill Elevation Program)

DATE : 18.03.2026

TIME : 09.00 AM – 03.00 PM

VENUE: Block 5, 4th Floor Lab

EVENT CONVENER: Dr. S.Umashankari

EVENT COORDINATORS  : Dr. S. Suganya, Mr. D. Jocil

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS  : 53

SUMMARY OF THE EVENT:

●     The Head of the Department, Dr. S. Uma Shankari, welcomed the gathering and highlighted the importance of cybersecurity.

●     The session aimed to provide a strong foundation in cybersecurity concepts and tools.

●     Resource persons delivered expert sessions on real-world cybersecurity applications.

●     Key topics included vulnerability assessment and network security.

●     Students were introduced to incident response techniques.

●     The workshop provided exposure to modern cyber threats and defense mechanisms.

●     Practical insights were shared on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.

●     Students actively participated and engaged in interactive discussions.

●     The session clarified career opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

●     Overall, the workshop enhanced students’ knowledge and preparedness in digital security.

OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM: (Based of SDG)

●     Students gained awareness of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and real-time applications.

●     Participants developed knowledge in vulnerability assessment, network security, and incident handling.

●     The session helped students understand current cyber threats and defense mechanisms.

●     Enhanced technical skills and preparedness for careers in cybersecurity.

●     Strengthened industry-academia collaboration through interaction with C-DAC experts