One-day Seminar on Cyber Security by DataSpace Academy

1. Name of the Activity: One-day Seminar on Cyber Security by DataSpace Academy

2. Type of Activity: Seminar / Special-Talk

3. Date/ Duration of Activity (from-to): 15.04.2024

4. Time: 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

5. Details of Resource persons: Mr. Soumya Jas, Senior Cyber-Security Analyst, DataSpace Academy

6. No. of Participants: 32 Students, 6 Teachers and 2 College Staff

7. Objective of the event:
a. To introduce the basic concepts of cyber security.
b. To give the students a practical demonstration of the exploitation of network vulnerabilities.
c. To teach them how to protect themselves.

8. Brief description of the event:
The Department of Computer Science of The Bhawanipur Education Society College organized a highly informative One-day Seminar on Cyber Security in collaboration with DataSpace Academy. The esteemed speaker, Mr. Soumya Jas, Senior Cyber-Security Analyst, from DataSpace Academy provided an in-depth understanding of the critical domain of cyber security to the attendees.

The seminar commenced with the speaker introducing the theoretical concepts underpinning cyber security. They elucidated the roles and responsibilities of a white hat tester, an ethical hacker who identifies vulnerabilities in computer systems to fortify security measures. The speaker demonstrated how malicious hackers exploit network vulnerabilities, showcasing real-world examples to enhance the participants’ comprehension.

Furthermore, the speaker conducted a hands-on session, familiarizing the attendees with the potent Kali-Linux operating system, a versatile platform specifically designed for penetration testing and security auditing. They meticulously guided the participants through the process of penetration testing, a systematic evaluation of an organization’s security posture by safely attempting to breach its defenses.

The seminar proved to be an invaluable opportunity for the students to gain practical insights into the realm of cyber security. The speaker’s expertise and real-world examples enriched the participants’ understanding, equipping them with the knowledge to safeguard against potential cyber threats effectively.

The Department of Computer Science appreciated the DataSpace Academy for their commendable efforts in organizing this enlightening seminar, which undoubtedly contributed to enhancing the cyber security awareness and skills of the attendees.

9. Outcome of the event:
a. Students were introduced to Kali-Linux.
b. Students were given a demonstration of network penetration.
c. Students were able to grasp the responsibilities of white-hat hackers.