Event Title: 3-Day Practical Cyber Security Workshop & One-Day CTF Hackathon

Date: 11-02-2026 to 14-02-2026

Time: 09.00 AM to 4:00 PM

Venue: Gallery Hall 3, Block V

Event Convenor
Dr. N. Krishnamoorthy, AP, MCA
Dr. G. Lalitha, AP, MCA

Organizing Head
Dr. R.Agusthiyar, Head of the Department, MCA

Advisors
Dr. J Dhilipan, Vice Principal – Admin, FSH.
Dr. S. Thirumagan, Dean, FSH.

Summary of the Event

The PG Department of Computer Applications, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai Ramapuram, in association with Supraja Technologies, Vijayawada, successfully organized a Three-Days Practical Cyber Security Workshop followed by a One-Day Cyber Security Capture the Flag (CTF) Hackathon with Internship Opportunities

(Through MoU and Centre of Excellence) from 11th to 14th February 2026.

The programme was conducted from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Gallery Hall-3, Block-V, with enthusiastic participation from UG and PG students from various colleges.

Inaugural Session – 11.02.2026

The inaugural session was conducted in a formal and dignified manner in the presence of faculty members, students, and distinguished dignitaries.

Welcome Address

The programme commenced with a warm welcome by Dr. R. Agusthiyar, Head, MCA, who extended greetings to the dignitaries, trainers, faculty, and participants. He highlighted the growing importance of cyber security education and emphasized the need for industry-oriented learning to bridge the gap between academics and industry.

About the Hackathon

Dr. N. Krishnamoorthy, Assistant Professor, MCA, explained the objectives of the programme and the significance of the MoU signed with Supraja Technologies in 2023.

He emphasized the role of practical training, hackathons, and live cyber challenges in preparing students for real-world cyber security careers.

Felicitation Address

The felicitation address was delivered by Dr. J. Dhilipan, Vice Principal (Administration), who spoke about the steady growth and academic excellence of the MCA Department. He highlighted the importance of emerging technologies such as cyber security, artificial intelligence, and digital forensics in today’s competitive environment.

He encouraged students to develop technical expertise, innovation, ethical responsibility, and research orientation, and to actively participate in CTF competitions, real-time simulations, and internships to become competent professionals.

Presidential Address

The presidential address was delivered by Dr. S. Thirumagan, Dean, Faculty of Science and Humanities. He delivered an inspiring speech emphasizing that cyber security is a national and global necessity.

Technical Sessions & Hackathon Activities:

The hands-on technical sessions were conducted by expert trainers Mr. Krishna, Mr. Sunil, and Mr. Srinivas from Supraja Technologies. Over three days, students received intensive practical exposure in:

Encoding and Decoding

Network Sniffing

Steganography

Ethical Hacking Techniques

Cyber Security Tools

Capture the Flag (CTF) Challenges

The sessions were highly interactive, involving live demonstrations, cyber attack and defense simulations, security exercises, and problem-solving activities, which enabled students to gain real-time practical experience.

6-Hour Non-Stop CTF Hackathon – 14.02.2026

The final day featured a 6-hour non-stop Cyber Security CTF Hackathon, where participants solved challenges in:

Cryptography

Digital Forensics

Networking

Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration Testing

Based on performance, the top five teams were shortlisted. Internship offers were announced by Supraja Technologies, and a technical evaluation test was conducted to identify the most deserving candidates for industry exposure.

Valedictory Session – 14.02.2026

The Valedictory Session began with a welcome address by Dr. G. Lalitha, Assistant Professor, who highlighted the successful completion of the programme and the enthusiastic participation of the students.

Dr. S. Thirumagan, Dean, Faculty of Science and Humanities* , distributed the certificates to best performers, congratulated the internship awardees, and motivated all participants to continue enhancing their cyber security skills and pursue professional excellence.

Certificates were issued to all participants, and Certificates of Excellence were awarded to students selected for internships.

The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks, expressing gratitude to the trainers, dignitaries, faculty members, and students.

Conclusion:

The 3-Day Cyber Security Workshop and CTF Hackathon was a resounding success. It provided students with industry-relevant skills, real-world cyber exposure, analytical thinking, teamwork, and career readiness, marking a significant milestone for the PG Department of Computer Applications, SRM Institute of Science and Technology.

OUTCOME OF THE EVENT BASED ON SDG:

SDG 4 – Skill Development for Future Careers

The intensive hands-on sessions on Encoding & Decoding, Network Sniffing, Steganography, Ethical Hacking, and Cyber Security Tools provided practical, industry-relevant technical skills, enhancing students’ employability and promoting experiential learning beyond textbooks.

The Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges encouraged problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world cyber defense strategies, aligning with SDG 4’s focus on equipping youth with relevant technical and vocational skills for employment and entrepreneurship.

SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Exposure to modern cyber security tools and ethical hacking techniques strengthened students’ understanding of secure digital infrastructure, fostering innovation and resilience in IT systems—key to building sustainable and secure industrial ecosystems.

The hackathon format simulated real-world cybersecurity scenarios, encouraging innovation in threat detection and mitigation. This supports SDG 9 by nurturing a culture of research, innovation, and technology-driven solutions.

SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

The collaboration between the academic institution and industry experts from Supraja Technologies reflects multi-stakeholder partnerships, enabling knowledge transfer, capacity building, and industry-academia collaboration—core to achieving SDG 17.