Guest Lecture on Digital Defense: Challenges and Innovations in Cybersecurity

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized a guest lecture for Final-year students on July 16, 2025. The event featured Er. Mohammed Saleem, Associate Consultant at Ernst & Young, as the resource person. He insisted on the importance of protecting digital assets in an interconnected world, and real-world cyberattack examples, Overview of current cyber risks such as phishing, ransomware, cloud vulnerabilities, and insider threats, Core concepts like the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), layered security, and incident response,Insights into cutting-edge solutions like AI-powered threat detection, zero trust architecture, blockchain security, and multi-factor authentication.A look at entry-level roles, required skills, and certifications. The speaker shared practical advice on how students can prepare for a career in cybersecurity. The event was organized by Dr. G. Aravind Swaminathan and coordinated by Mrs.J.Doulas.