Event: Seminar on "Cyber Security Certifications: Bridging Academic Learning and Industry Careers"

Date: 08.09.2026 (Tuesday)

Venue: Block V, Gallery Hall 3

Resource person: Mr. Kumara Guru, CEO, GE-Unit, Chennai

Event convener: Dr. J. Jebamalar Tamilselvi, Associate Professor and Head

Event coordinators: Dr. T. Kanimozhi, Dr. S. Chitra, Assistant Professors, Cyber Security

Participants: 112

Event overview

The Department of Cyber Security, School of Applied Sciences, organized a seminar on "Cyber Security Certifications: Bridging Academic Learning and Industry Careers" on 08.09.2026. The seminar aimed to create awareness among students about the importance of professional certifications in the field of cyber security and their role in bridging academic learning with industry requirements.

The session was addressed by Mr. Kumara Guru, CEO, GE-Unit, Chennai, who shared industry-oriented insights on cyber security careers and the significance of developing relevant professional competencies. The programme helped students understand how academic knowledge can be complemented with certifications and industry-oriented skills, and the evolving expectations of the cyber security industry.