KIET Hosts National Conclave on AI-Driven Cybersecurity - CybersecureX 1.0

Ghaziabad, 19th September 2025 – KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, successfully organized CybersecureX 1.0 – A National Conclave on Cybersecurity, powered by Wipro, under the supervision of the Department of Computer Science Engineering. The conclave brought together leading experts, industry professionals, researchers, and young innovators to explore the future of AI-driven cybersecurity and foster discussions on defending against emerging digital threats.

The event commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony in the presence of distinguished guests, viz. Dr. Gaurav Gupta (Digital Forensic Expert), Dr. Sachin Gupta (Director, Central Detective Training Institute, Bureau of Police R&D), Mr. Sanjeev Chabbra (Director, Cyber Security & Risk Services, Wipro Technologies), and Mr. PVS Prakash (Program Director, Wipro Ltd.) along with dignitaries from KIET, viz. Dr. Manoj Goel (Executive Director), Dr. Adesh Kumar Pandey (Director Academics), Dr. Vineet Sharma (Dean, Computer Science Engineering) and Mr. Saurav Kumar (General Manager, TBI-KIET).

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Executive Director, Dr. Manoj Goel extended a warm welcome to all the distinguished guests and speakers and shared, “This national conclave is another initiative of KIET, wherein we want to provide exposure to our students on cybersecurity and cyber threats that are the major concern today. I congratulate Dr. Vineet Sharma and all the CSE faculty members and student coordinators for successfully organizing this event.”

The keynote session, Unlocking the Future of AI-Driven Cybersecurity, set the tone for the day, highlighting the urgent need for resilient digital ecosystems. A panel discussion, moderated by Mr. Sanjeev Chabbra, featured eminent experts such as Ms. Shalini Joshi (Deloitte), Mr. Sanchay Singh (HackersVilla & Cyber Sangam), Prof. Vireshwar Kumar (IIT Delhi), and Mr. Sumit (BECIL, Ministry of I&B). They discussed evolving cyber-attack landscapes, mitigation strategies, and the role of AI in strengthening national and organizational security.

A major highlight was the “Red & Blue” showcase, where student teams demonstrated live attack-defense strategies, showcasing practical insights into real-world cyber threats. This was a 24-hour hackathon, wherein a total 8 teams from different institutions across the nation participated. Team Onionomous from KIET bagged the winning trophy and cash prize of Rs. 10,000. The rest of the teams were also felicitated with cash prizes, a trophy, and participation certificates.

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This was followed by a Power Talk by Mr. Kush Wadhwa, Partner at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, who shared his knowledge and thoughts on cyber incident response and forensic technology. The event concluded with the grand finale of the CyberQuest Quiz Showdown, which tested participants’ knowledge of cybersecurity trends, tools, and case studies. Team Cipher was titled as the winning team, while Team ITUS was the runner-up. Both teams were felicitated with cash prizes and trophies. Dr. Madhu Gautam (Associate Professor, CSE) wrapped up the event with a vote of thanks and inspired the participants to contribute to a secure and resilient digital future.

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