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International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH) is an autonomous university, founded as not-for-profit public private a partnership (N-PPP) in 1998, and is the first IIIT in India under this model. Over the years, the institute has evolved strong research programmes in various areas, with an emphasis on technology and applied research for industry and society. The institute facilitates interdisciplinary research and a seamless flow of knowledge. Several world-renowned centres of excellence are part of IIITH's research portfolio. It has established various joint collaboration and co-innovation models with an industry outreach spanning significant national and multinational companies.
Cybersecurity remains one of the most pressing challenges in the modern digital era, with increasing cyber threats causing significant financial and security risks worldwide. As cybercriminals leverage advanced techniques to exploit vulnerabilities, there is a growing need for experts to stay ahead through continuous learning and innovation.
This 5-Day National Workshop and BootCamp on Cyber Security and Blockchain 2025 is designed to provide an immersive learning experience. Participants will not only gain theoretical knowledge of evolving cyber threats and blockchain security but will also engage in hands-on practical sessions and interactive BootCamp exercises. These sessions will cover real-world cybersecurity challenges, best practices, and defense mechanisms, enabling attendees to develop the technical skills required to combat modern cyber threats effectively.
The workshop will feature expert-led discussions, live demonstrations, and industry case studies, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of cutting-edge cybersecurity measures. Through this initiative, we aim to equip students, researchers, and professionals with the practical knowledge and experience needed to enhance cybersecurity awareness and resilience.
| Date | 01 Mar'25 | 02 Mar'25 | 03 Mar'25 | 04 Mar'25 | 05 Mar'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
| 09:00 - 09:30 AM | INAUGURATION & OFFLINE REGISTRATIONS | ||||
| 09:15 - 10:40 AM | Kannan Srinathan (IIIT Hyderabad) | Neminath Hubballi (IIT Indore) | Ashok Kumar Das (IIIT Hyderabad) | Sujit Gujar (IIIT Hyderabad) | Manisha Padala (IIT Gandhinagar) |
| 10:40 - 11:10 AM -- BREAK (TEA) -- | |||||
| 11:10 - 12:30 PM | Krishna Suri (IBM Bangalore) | Bhushan Gulabrao Borase (IPS, Hyderabad) | PR Lakshmi Eswari (CDAC Hyderabad) | Elisa Bertino (Purdue University, USA) | Manisha Padala (IIT Gandhinagar) |
| 12:30 - 13:30 PM -- LUNCH BREAK -- | |||||
| 13:30 - 14:50 PM | Vivekananda Bhat K (MAHE, Manipal) | C. Pandu Rangan (IISc Bangalore) | Vanga Odelu (IIIT Sri City) | Sushanta Karmakar (IIT Guwahati) | Kishore Kothapalli (IIIT Hyderabad) |
| 14:50 - 15:20 PM -- BREAK (TEA) -- | |||||
| 15:20 - 16:40 PM | SK Hafizul Islam (IIIT Kalyani) | Ankit Gangwal (IIIT Hyderabad) | Sathya Peri (IIT Hyderabad) | Ankit Gangwal (IIIT Hyderabad) | Ankit Gangwal (IIIT Hyderabad) |
| 16:40 - 18:00 PM | Ankit Gangwal (IIIT Hyderabad) | Feedback, Networking, and Discussion | Ankit Gangwal (IIIT Hyderabad) | Feedback, Networking, and Discussion | Closing Ceremony and Feedback |
This event aims to discuss and raise awareness in the following areas:
| Date | Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar'25 | 09:15 - 10:40 | How To Solve It by/for Cryptography | Dr. Kannan Srinathan |
| 11:10 - 12:30 | Overview of Blockchain Interoperability | Mr. Krishnasuri Narayanam | |
| 13:30 - 14:50 | Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security | Dr. Vivekananda Bhat K | |
| 15:20 - 16:40 | Provably Secure Blockchain-based Data-sharing Framework | Dr. SK Hafizul Islam | |
| 16:40 - 18:00 | Hands-On | Dr. Ankit Gangwal | |
| 02 Mar'25 | 09:15 - 10:40 | To be announced soon | Dr. Neminath Hubbali |
| 11:10 - 12:30 | Investigating Cryptocurrencies | Mr. Bhushan Gulabrao Borase | |
| 13:30 - 14:50 | Zero Knowledge Protocols | Dr. C. Pandu Rangan | |
| 15:20 - 16:40 | Hands-On | Dr. Ankit Gangwal | |
| 03 Mar'25 | 09:15 - 10:40 | Blockchain Technology and Its Applications in Internet-of-Things and AI/ML Security | Dr. Ashok Kumar Das |
| 11:10 - 12:30 | Permissioned Blockchains | PR Lakshmi Eswari | |
| 13:30 - 14:50 | Detection of Adversarial Attack: Challenges and Opportunities | Dr. Vanga Odelu | |
| 15:20 - 16:40 | Introduction to Consensus Algorithms | Dr. Satya Peri | |
| 16:40 - 18:00 | Hands-On | Dr. Ankit Gangwal | |
| 04 Mar'25 | 09:15 - 10:40 | Next-Gen Blockchains: Scalability and Fairness in Blockchain Ecosystem | Dr. Sujit Gujar |
| 11:10 - 12:30 | Applying Machine Learning to Securing Cellular Networks | Prof. Elisa Bertino | |
| 13:30 - 14:50 | Cybersecurity: Our Perspective | Dr. Sushanta Karmakar | |
| 15:20 - 16:40 | Hands-On | Dr. Ankit Gangwal | |
| 05 Mar'25 | 09:15 - 10:40 | Tutorial: Distributed Learning and Privacy | Dr. Manisha Padala |
| 11:10 - 12:30 | Tutorial: Distributed Learning and Privacy | Dr. Manisha Padala | |
| 13:30 - 14:50 | Virtual Labs | Dr. Kishore Kothapalli | |
| 15:20 - 16:40 | Hands-On | Dr. Ankit Gangwal | |
| 16:40 - 18:00 | Closing Ceremony and Feedback |
This event aims to discuss and raise awareness in the following areas:
All the eminent speakers are from IIT, IIIT, IBM and other prestigious institutions.
(+) many more speakers from reputed institutes of INDIA