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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Cybersecurity sector set to generate more jobs: CySecK head
'In the coming years, the cybersecurity sector will witness a substantial rise in employment opportunities,' said Ranjeet Mishra, Head of the Karnataka Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity (CySecK), at the valedictory function of a two-day Cybersecurity Boot Camp jointly organised by CySecK and Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) at its Regional Centre in Kalaburagi. In his keynote address, Mr. Mishra said the boot camp had offered participants both foundational knowledge and hands-on exposure to cybersecurity. 'While students in metropolitan cities are already familiar with such initiatives, our mission is to reach rural areas, discover untapped talent, and inspire them to pursue careers in this vital field,' he noted. Pointing to the alarming rise in cyber fraud, he urged students to become agents of public awareness. 'Do not pursue degrees merely for certificates; instead, work towards solving real-world problems. The future belongs to those who embrace continuous learning and adapt to emerging challenges in the digital domain,' he said. Presiding over the programme, Shubhangi D. Chikate, director of the VTU Regional Centre, stressed the importance of research for engineering students. 'Those aspiring to shine on global platforms must commit to sustained learning and keep pace with international research trends. Engineering studies should be complemented with active participation in research,' she remarked. The boot camp, attended by 283 students from nine engineering colleges, featured a 'Capture the Flag' (CTF) competition that tested problem-solving skills in cybersecurity. Prizes and certificates were awarded to the top 15 performers. CySecK also announced that 50 students would be offered an eight-week advanced training programme under its 'Finishing School' initiative, free of cost. Other dignitaries present included Anand M.R., programme director, CySecK; Shilpa Hariraj, programme manager, CySecK; Shivalinga Salakki, Vivek,. Mohammad Abdul Waheed, Girish Badiger, Adarsh Gadale, Vikram Patil, Samruddh, Omkar, Brij Bhushan, Khalida and other faculty members.
Biz Bahrain
23-07-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Corporate and academic teams welcome to register in a new Kaspersky contest to tear a ticket to Security Analyst Summit
Kaspersky announces the registration opening for its brand-new Kaspersky{CTF} (Capture the Flag) competition, inviting academic and corporate teams from around the globe to compete in a battle of skill, strategy and innovation. The competition will run in five regional streams, with the winning teams of each stream getting a unique opportunity to join the finals as part of Kaspersky's Security Analyst Summit in Thailand on October 25-28 and compete for an $18,000 prize pool. In an era where cyberthreats continue to evolve, Kaspersky remains committed to fostering cybersecurity talent and upskilling cybersecurity professionals worldwide to help them counter the constantly developing threat landscape. In May, Kaspersky hosted SAS CTF (Security Analyst Summit Capture the Flag) qualifiers for the community of cybersecurity researchers, defining eight teams that will meet at the finals. The new CTF competition — Kaspersky{CTF} — is designed to reach out to an even broader audience of researchers and bring together teams from academic and corporate fields, offering a platform for both rising talents and established experts to test their skills on a grand scale. Registration for the competition is open for the participating teams, here. To register their team, potential participants should choose one of the regional streams: • North America, South America and the Caribbean • Europe • The Middle East, Turkiye and Africa • Russia and the CIS • Asia and Oceania To complete registration, all participants will have to verify their affiliation with a recognized institution or organization, using emails with corporate or academic domains. On August 30-31, the teams, that passed the registration, will step up to the 24-hour online CTF tournament that will define regional winners. During the challenge, they will face cutting-edge cybersecurity tasks, ranging from cryptography and reverse engineering to web security, and undoubtedly AI. The META stream of the competition is organized with the support of the UAE Cyber Security Council. The Council plays a vital role in securing the nation's digital transformation and supporting initiatives that enhance cyber resilience within the local market. H.E Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council, stated: 'The UAE Cyber Security Council is committed to fostering a resilient and forward-looking cyber environment'. He added: 'We recognize the critical importance of nurturing cybersecurity talent and commend initiatives like the Kaspersky CTF for empowering cybersecurity professionals and strengthening community cooperation'. The winners of five regional Kaspersky{CTF} streams will have an opportunity to receive an exclusive invitation and travel coverage to the SAS CTF 2025 on-site finals in Thailand to compete for the main prize together with eight SAS CTF finalists. 'Organizations supporting or participating in CTFs not only strengthen internal cyber capabilities but also signal a proactive commitment to talent development and industry leadership. For young researchers, Kaspersky{CTF} is a unique opportunity to meet the real-world challenges and realize that work in cybersecurity is worth it,' commented Igor Kuznetsov, Director of Kaspersky's Global Research & Analysis Team. In preparation for the main event, Kaspersky will organize a series of educational sessions designed to enhance participants' competitive readiness. These webinars will cover teaser tasks and strategies for effective CTF performance at SAS CTF finals.
Business Recorder
23-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Kaspersky announces registration phase of new contest
ISLAMABAD: A leading cybersecurity company on Tuesday announced the registration opening for its brand-new Kaspersky (Capture the Flag) competition, inviting academic and corporate teams from Pakistan and other countries to compete in a battle of skill, strategy and innovation. The competition will run in five regional streams, with the winning teams of each stream getting a unique opportunity to join the finals as part of Kaspersky's Security Analyst Summit in Thailand on October 25-28 and compete for an $18,000 prize pool. In an era where cyberthreats continue to evolve, Kaspersky remains committed to fostering cybersecurity talent and upskilling cybersecurity professionals worldwide to help them counter the constantly developing threat landscape. In May, Kaspersky hosted SAS CTF (Security Analyst Summit Capture the Flag) qualifiers for the community of cybersecurity researchers, defining eight teams that will meet at the finals. The new CTF competition — Kaspersky{CTF} — is designed to reach out to an even broader audience of researchers and bring together teams from academic and corporate fields, offering a platform for both rising talents and established experts to test their skills on a grand scale. Registration for the competition is open for the participating teams, here. To register their team, potential participants should choose one of the regional streams from North America, South America and the Caribbean; Europe; the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa; Russia and the CIS; Asia and Oceania. To complete registration, all participants will have to verify their affiliation with a recognized institution or organisation, using emails with corporate or academic domains. On August 30-31, the teams, that passed the registration, will step up to the 24-hour online CTF tournament that will define regional winners. During the challenge, they will face cutting-edge cybersecurity tasks, ranging from cryptography and reverse engineering to web security, and undoubtedly AI. The winners of five regional Kaspersky{CTF} streams will have an opportunity to receive an exclusive invitation and travel coverage to the SAS CTF 2025 on-site finals in Thailand to compete for the main prize together with eight SAS CTF finalists. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Inaugural CyberBay Summit to Spark the Next Digital Defense Movement
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CyberBay2025, a high-impact summit uniting the nation's leading minds in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and national security, is launching in Tampa Bay this fall. The event will engage leaders in business, investment, education, and the military with a bold agenda focused on redefining the front lines of digital defense. CyberBay2025 is launching in Tampa Bay this fall to unite business, investment, education, and the military around a bold agenda focused on redefining the front lines of digital defense. Share Set for at the Tampa Marriott Water Street, the event is hosted by Cyber Florida, University of South Florida (USF), The USF Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing, USF Institute for AI+X, and Bellini Capital. Registration is now open at 'Tampa Bay is the hub of America's cyber resilience. Established companies, startups, investors, educators, and the military are building a next-generation cybersecurity ecosystem that outpaces threats and serves as an economic engine for the country,' said Arnie Bellini, Managing Partner at Bellini Capital. 'CyberBay 2025 will ignite innovation and action from classrooms to corporations to command centers.' Content at the summit will mobilize a new era of cyber readiness capable of safeguarding infrastructure, protecting free enterprise, and defending digital borders. The agenda will focus on cybersecurity, AI+X, national security, the start-up/VC ecosystem, research and development, and education, talent recruitment, and retention. In addition, a cybersecurity Capture the Flag competition will feature rising talent, and an AI and Cyber Talent Showcase will bring graduating students and job seekers together with leaders from Tampa's tech industry. Current speakers include: Jen Easterly, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, combat veteran, cybersecurity pioneer General (Ret.) Frank McKenzie, Executive Director, Cyber Florida at USF and the Global and National Security Institute, USF Dr. Patrick McDaniel, Professor of Computer Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison Arnie Bellini, Tech Entrepreneur & Managing Partner, Bellini Capital Gayle Sheppard, Board of Directors, Nutanix Elisa Bertino, Samuel D. Conte Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, Purdue University Early bird ticket pricing is available until July 31, 2025. Sponsors for the event include ConnectSecure, ThreatLocker, and CyberFOX, among other Tampa institutions and cybersecurity organizations. For sponsorship information, please contact Andrew Morgan at andrew@ Journalists interested in attending should contact Jennifer Kleman, APR, CPRC, Cyber Outreach Manager at Jennifer437@ for a complimentary ticket. About The University of South Florida (USF) The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university, serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at The Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing at the University of South Florida is the first named college for AI, cybersecurity, and computing, dedicated to advancing education, research and ethical innovation. The College is designed to foster interdisciplinary innovation and technology development through strong industry and government partnerships, serving as a critical talent center for CyberBay and the cybersecurity sector as a whole. About Cyber Florida at USF The Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida, commonly referred to as Cyber Florida at USF, was established by the Florida Legislature in 2014. Its mission is to position Florida as a national leader in cybersecurity through comprehensive education, cutting-edge research, and extensive outreach. Cyber Florida leads various initiatives to inspire and educate current and future cybersecurity professionals, advance applied research, and enhance cybersecurity awareness and safety of individuals and organizations. The USF Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI+X) is a university-wide research and education center for Artificial Intelligence. It conducts externally-funded research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and associated areas (X = Healthcare, Medicine, Biology, Cybersecurity, Finance, Business, Manufacturing, Transportation), using a transdisciplinary approach across Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, and Computer Science, and work with industry to transition them into products that benefit humanity in an ethical and responsible manner. About Bellini Capital Deploying capital through a blend of seed investment and philanthropy, Bellini Capital is seeking to create an unbreakable ecosystem of cybersecurity innovation, talent development, and ecological stewardship. The firm was founded by technology entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, Arnie Bellini, and is based in Tampa, Florida (a.k.a. CyberBay).
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
News from the world of Education: July 3, 2025
OnePlus Campus Dominate OnePlus has launched OnePlus Campus Dominate: Road to BGMS, a national gaming tournament for college students across India. Eligibility: Anyone 18 years or older and is currently enrolled in college Deadline: July 12 Details at Cybersecurity contest and conference UST will host a Capture the Flag contest as part of its virtual cybersecurity conference, GenCyS 2025, to be held on August 23 and 24. The contest is designed to challenge and identify top cybersecurity talent across India. Eligibility: Open to anyone interested in cybersecurity. Applicants can participate individually or in a team of two members. Deadline: July 30 Details at TCS InQuizitive Tata Consultancy Services has announced the 2025 edition of TCS InQuizitive, its inter-school quiz competition for high school students across 12 Indian cities. Eligibility: Classes 8 to 12, including pre-university and junior college Details at Pre-Departure Event Series 2025 Fateh Education will host its Pre-Departure Event Series 2025, across India. The initiative aims to equip students headed to the U.K., and Ireland with practical insights, reassurance, and peer-driven knowledge to navigate the volatility in currency exchange rates, changing employability trends, and evolving post-study visa regulations. Schedule: Mumbai (July 4), Chandigarh (July 5), Delhi (July 6), Chennai (July 11), Bangalore (July 12), Hyderabad (July 13), and Ahmedabad (July 19) Details at Admissions The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies has opened admissions for six specialised courses in Gaming, four in Post Production, eight in Animation, Comics and XR. Details at Nagaland University invites applications to its UG, PG, Ph.D., and other programmes for 2025-26. For details of programmes, eligibility criteria and deadlines, visit Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology has opened admissions for its B.E. and programmes. For programmes, details on eligibility, and to apply, visit Scholarships are available. More details at ITM University, Raipur, has launched five UG programmes: BBA Banking and Finance, BBA Supply Chain and Logistics Management, CSE with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, CSE with Data Sciences, and Hotel and Tourism Management. For more information, visit Aditya School of Business Management, Mumbai, invites applications to its PGDM and MBA programmes. Eligibility: Graduates from any discipline with valid score in CET, CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, or ATMA Deadline: July 31 Details at Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts, under Somaiya Vidyavihar University, has opened admissions for its courses in Hindustani Vocal, Instrumental Music, Classical Dance (Bharatanatyam or Kathak) Master's in Performing Arts. For information on courses and other details, visit Aditya Birla Education Academy has opened admissions for its one-year online Post Graduate Diploma in Global Education (PGDGE) beginning on July 7. Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline; good command of English Details at Lakmē Academy powered by Aptech has launched a certificate course in Advance HD makeup artistry for students who have passed Class 10 and have basic or foundation skills in make-up. Details at IIT Delhi invites applications for its six-month Certificate Programme in Generative AI beginning on August 30 Eligibility: Graduate or PG degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematical disciplines Deadline: July 30 Details at ABBS School of Management invites applications for its PGDM Global Programme for 2025–27. Scholarships are available for those who apply by July 10. Eligibility: Minimum 50% aggregate in UG from a recognised university Deadline: July 17 Details at Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Telangana, is launching a free Data Engineer course for the unemployed youth, under the Sri Sathya Sai Skill Development Programme. Eligibility: Open to all 2022-2025 graduates of BSc, MSc, or MCA. Details at Strathclyde Business School, Glasgow, is offering the MBA Deans Excellence Scholarships for students. Number of scholarships: Up to five Value: 50% of full-time MBA tuition fee Eligibility: Applicants must hold an offer of a place on the Full-time MBA September 2025 programme; online and blended learning programmes are not eligible. Deadline: July 31 Details at Events IIHMR University welcomed a new batch of 19 scholars from across six states for its Ph.D. programme. The scholars work with globally recognised organisations such as the World Bank, UNICEF, HCL Foundation, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, among others. IIM Sambalpur welcomed 363 students across its MBA Business Analytics and MBA programmes. V. Srinivas, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India, was the chief guest. IIM Rohtak hosted an orientation for 329 students of its Post Graduate Programme. Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, was the chief guest. IIM Kashipur welcomed a new cohort of 433 students across its MBA, MBA Analytics and Ph.D. programmes. Jitendra Gohil, Chief Investment Strategist at Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited, and Nitin Madan, Managing Director & CFO of Barclays GCC India, engaged with the cohort. An exclusive session an exclusive session featuring Anuradha Basu, Director of the Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship, and Gurmeet Naroola, Adjunct Professor, at San Jose State University, California, the U.S., was also part of the programme. Winmore Academy, Bengaluru, inaugurated a school-based moot courtroom for an immersive extension of the CBSE Legal Studies curriculum for classes 11 and 12 and to simulate courtroom dynamics. Students from Vedatya's School of Hospitality undertook a brewery project as part of the Hospitality Management curriculum to learn the intricacies of the brewing process. IIM Bangalore hosted the second edition of the Symposium on Evidence of Economic Development. Speakers over the two days included Prof. Tarun Jain and Prof. Jeevant Rampal from IIM-Ahmedabad, Prof. Yatish Arya from Ashoka University, Prof. Moumita Roy from Ahmedabad University, Prof. Abhishek Shaw from Azim Premji University, Vidhya Soundararajan from the Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL), Prof. Tanika Chakraborty from IIM Calcutta, Prof. Shilpa Aggarwal from ISB, and Dr. Debi Prasad Mohapatra from University of Massachusetts Amherst, the U.S., among others The Premia Academy hosted an investiture ceremony for its student leadership council of 2025-26 and appointed 30 students to various positions. Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture hosted a three-day learning programme focused on Ecological Urbanism and Sustainable Urban Futures for over 400 architecture students and industry experts to explore India's pressing urban-environmental challenges through immersive field experiences and interdisciplinary dialogue. This was followed by a two-day conclave on Urban Living in Equilibrium with Nature in the City. The VIBGYOR Group of Schools hosted the 15th edition of VIBGYOR Model United Nations. Over 700 students from 41 schools from India and abroad participated. Public health expert Dr. Vedprakash Mishra inaugurated the event. On Track Education organised a Wings to the World session for students about to start their study abroad journey with sessions on managing finances in a new currency, accommodation tips, and building support networks upon arrival. Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity organised a webinar presented by director and actor Mayur Puri for 5,000 students across its centres, as part of its ongoing Behind the Screens initiative. IIIT Hyderabad hosted the 12th edition of its TechForward Research Seminar Series on the theme Technology and Cinema. Shobu Yarlagadda, co-founder, Mihira Visual Labs, spoke at the event. The BBA programme at ITM Business School, conducted a refresher week for its second-year students to prepare them for their six-month internships. Corporate trainer Leekha Haarish held a motivational workshop. ITM Skills University's School of FutureTech organised a hands-on, brand-based web development challenge in which students developed real market-worthy digital solutions for brands. AAFT School of Fine Arts has appointed contemporary artist George Martin as its Industry Dean. Badruka School of Management, Hyderabad, has appointed S. Arunachalam as its new Dean. He was formerly a faculty member at the Indian School of Business. Sanjay Ghodawat International School, Pune, hosted an in-person AFS Global STEM Innovators Conference on the theme Be the Voice for a Better Tomorrow. Over 100 students from 15 schools across India participated. Noida International University hosted an Educators' meet in Kanpur to celebrate educators. Col. Zahid Siddiqui, Director General, Axis Colleges, Kanpur, was the chief guest. The Cambridge Schools in Delhi-NCR organised a summer internship programme for students of classes 11 and 12 in collaboration with nine organisations across different sectors including litigation, human rights, psychology, career counselling, and more. NIIT Foundation, in collaboration with YuWaah, UNICEF, has launched an Open Online Course in Digital Marketing under the campaign banner #NayiDigitalDisha. Participants will receive an NCVET-assessed and NSDC-certified credential. Anshika Mangla, a student of Istituto Marangoni Mumbai, showcased her creation Binnai Lamp at the Milano Design Week 2025. Medicaps University has launched the Medicaps Innovation and Incubation Foundation (MII Foundation). It is a full-scale startup incubator designed to support and scale early-stage ventures. It offers a platform for startups, providing everything from expert mentoring and access to funding, to advanced infrastructure and global industry connections. Over 800 employees of Avanse Financial Services came together at the Annual Business Meet 2025 and assembled 90 bicycles for underprivileged students in Goa aged 12 to 14 years. This was done in collaboration with the Goa Livelihoods Forum. Lovely Professional University awarded scholarships worth over ₹100 crore to the batch of 2025. Over 3,000 students had up to 70% of their programme fee waived, and nearly 1,000 scholarship recipients were felicitated for their merit and performance. Vyomika Singh, Wing Commander, Indian Air Force, was the chief guest. Awards IIM Jammu received international accreditations — BGA and EFMD — for its MBA programme. SVKM's NMIMS Deemed-to-be University was awarded the highest A++ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Professor Subhabrata Sen from the School of Natural Sciences at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR, and his team were awarded the 2025 Horizon Prize by the Royal Society of Chemistry for their Alternate Electrode Electrolysis strategy. State Bank of India declared the winners of the SBI Scholar Quiz. Students from Delhi Public School, Kolkata; Army Public School, Hyderabad and DAV Public School, Bhubaneswar, were awarded prizes. Over 4,200 students across 16 cities participated. Kanak Talware, a third-year student from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College, MGM University, was awarded a design patent by the Government of India for his work on developing a Bioethanol Production System from Sugarcane Juice. The research was carried out under the mentorship of Ravindra Gaikwad and Akash Vani from MGM University, along with Annasaheb Varade and Ravindra Nibe from Pravara Rural Engineering College, Loni. The National Institute of Securities Markets, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India, recently held the National Financial Literacy Quiz 2025. In the UG category, IIM Bodhgaya came first followed by IIT (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, and Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration, Kolkata. In the PG category, IIM Calcutta secured first place followed by St. Xaviers College (Autonomous), Kolkata, and Xavier Business School, St. Xavier's University, Kolkata. The final round of the quiz will be held on November 8 and 9. Partnerships XLRI Jamshedpur signed an MoU with Accenture to foster and strengthen collaboration between academia and industry. IIT Roorkee signed an MoU with the Central Electricity Authority to promote collaboration in research, planning, innovation, and capacity-building in the Indian power sector. BITS Pilani signed an MoU with IISc Bengaluru to advance academic and research collaborations, facilitate knowledge sharing, and develop advancements in science and technology. Sanskriti University signed an MoU with EC-Council University, the U.S., to strengthen academic cooperation, facilitate faculty and student exchange, and introduce globally-recognised cybersecurity programmes at the institution. The University of Leeds has signed six MoUs with academic institutions such as Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, IIT Roorkee, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, BITS Pilani, the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, and the University of Delhi to foster engagement in collaborative research, academic exchange, and capacity building. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tiruchi, signed an MoU with Dassault Systèmes to foster a collaborative ecosystem that promotes engineering innovation, skill development, startup incubation, and local research. Ashoka University will collaborate with the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, DAE, to advance interdisciplinary collaboration and will serve as a platform for hosting scientific conferences and workshops through an open call and proposal system. Pearl Academy's School of Business and EY India have partnered to launch an MBA focused on the application of AI in business, which will include AI concepts, live case studies, and real-world projects.
