The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) organized a four-day workshop titled “Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques and Tools” from July 10th to July 15th, 2025. Conducted by Mr. Kshitij Barapatre, Senior Security Analyst at KPMG, and coordinated by Prof. Poonam Mahakalkar, the sessions ran daily from 11:15 AM to 4:15 PM in the BS-14 Lab. The workshop was designed for final-year Cyber Security students to gain hands-on exposure to current cybersecurity tools and practices.
The workshop began with training on Nessus, where students learned to configure and run vulnerability scans, and analyse results to assess risk levels. It then explored Operational Technology (OT) Infrastructure Security, focusing on vulnerabilities in industrial systems like SCADA through case-based discussions.
Further sessions covered Threat Modelling strategies to identify and mitigate system-level vulnerabilities. API Security was addressed with an emphasis on common threats and secure implementation of REST and SOAP APIs.
Participants also gained practical skills in Android Penetration Testing using DIVA, Genymotion, and APKTool, as well as network traffic analysis through Wireshark for PCAP inspection and anomaly detection.
Overall, the workshop offered students valuable practical insights and up-to-date knowledge, preparing them to address modern cybersecurity challenges effectively.