CSIR Sponsored A two days national level seminar on "unvelling the shadows: IOT Forensics and Cyber Defense"

As IoT continues to grow, so does the attack surface. Emphasizing the importance of designing inherently secure devices, regular vulnerability assessments, and legal frameworks to support forensic investigations. Promoting awareness among developers, users, and policymakers.

Event information

Date2026-05-08 to 2026-05-09
Academic Year2025-2026
DepartmentB.E. Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML)
VenueL203
Participants90

Related SDGs

SDG 4 - Quality Education
SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Description and outcomes

Limited integration of IoT security, digital forensics, and cyber defense strategies within the existing curriculum, particularly in areas such as secure device design, vulnerability assessment, AI-based threat detection, and the legal/forensic aspects of cyber investigations related to IoT ecosystems.

PO6: Participants will be able to apply IoT security and digital forensic techniques to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats in real-world scenarios.

Key outcomes

This seminar trains participants in advanced IoT forensic tools and cyber defense strategies to protect critical national infrastructure. It drives scientific innovation by encouraging new research into AI-based threat detection and secure device design. By bridging the gap between law and engineering, it builds a skilled community ready to handle complex digital investigations