CSE Faculty engages in a Webinar on Cyber Safety organised by VTU, Belagavi
15-Dec-2020
Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, Professor of Computer Science & Engineering engaged in a Webinar on "Awareness on Cyber Crime: Prevention and Detection" organized under the aegis of the Women's Cell, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi.
The Webinar was chaired by Prof. Karisiddappa, Honorable Vice Chancellor and Prof. A.S. Deshpande, Registrar, VTU.
Dr. Prabhu pointed out that Cybercrime is progressing at an incredibly fast pace, with new trends constantly emerging. Cybercriminals are becoming more agile, exploiting newer technologies with lightning speed, tailoring their attacks using new methods, and conniving with each other in ways not heard of or seen before.
Dr. Prabhu ruefully observed that complex criminal networks operate across the world, coordinating intricate attacks in a matter of minutes.
The Webinar highlighted on the below mentioned areas:
• Basic variants and vulnerabilities;
• Tips for cyber safety;
• Importance of data privacy, securing of digital footprint and other measures.
The Webinar ended with an exhaustive Q & A Session.
Dr. T.C Thanuja, Dr. Pankajakshi, Ms. Vanishree R. and other officers were present.
