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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CEO keeps students hooked with cybersecurity lessons in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Clad in a casual tee, chinos and blue sports shoes, Rahul Sasi could have been the coolest CEO these students met on campus. Founder and CEO of CloudSEK, a firm working in the space of cybersecurity, he was on stage at St Francis College, Koramangala, controlling a drone that followed him around as he explained how machines can turn sentinel. Rahul was delivering a talk on cybersecurity at the college on National Librarians' Day, organised by the department of library and information centre of the college and The Times of India as part of the latter's Leaders on Campus initiative. The young CEO engaged the crowd as he broke down the nuances of cybersecurity, offering gift boxes to those with the right answers and announcing a PlayStation 5 for the winner of a test he would give in the coming days. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Gold Rates Today in Bengaluru | Silver Rates Today in Bengaluru Rahul explained cybersecurity to the students and how it works using real-time research he did in the past. His early experiments with hacking ranged from changing the TV channel a person is watching to hacking a coffee machine to get free beverages. "When we started the company, one of my first investors said the best money you can make is by helping other people. Cybersecurity is one such thing," Rahul explained. "I come from a middle-class family; my dad was a bus conductor in Kerala State Transport Corporation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Cost of a Virtual Dermatologist Consult Might Surprise You AskLayers Learn More Before travelling abroad, I used to think smart people only existed in the US, Israel or the UK. That's because all the software we were using used to come from there. But later on, I realised there are smart people everywhere. So, that made me think — what is stopping us from building great software here rather than just working in a different country? That's the premise on which we started the company," he said. Commenting that there is a gap between industry requirements and curriculum, Rahul said it is practical knowledge that students should seek, instead of mere theoretical knowledge. The panel discussion was moderated by Nazura Javed, head of the department of MCA, St Francis College. Quote Hanger Expert talks and panel discussions on careers in cybersecurity can provide university students with valuable insights into industry trends, skill requirements and real-world challenges. It also helps students make informed decisions about their career paths — Bro Titus Anto, director, St Francis College BOX Quiz Winners Bhoomika Vijay Navalyal, Ramaiah Polytechnic College Mohammed Hameed Pasha, St Francis College Jayashree VS, St Francis College Mohammed Sameer, St Francis College Aditi Sharma, St Francis College Prajwal T, St Francis College Asfiya Banu A, St Francis College Sanjitha A, Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology Bharath Kumar M, St Francis College K Naveen, St Francis College Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
National Librarians' Day observed
St. Philomena College (Autonomous), Puttur, observed National Librarians' Day on its premises on Tuesday to mark the 133rd birth anniversary of Dr S.R. Ranganathan, who is called the father of Library Science Movement in India. Nemichandra Gowda, retired associate professor of Kannada, Pompei College, Aikala, was the chief resource person. Calling the library 'the very heart of any education system,' he urged students to frequent it, read widely and avoid addiction to mobile phones. 'The mobile tells you, 'bow your head to look at me, and I will keep you bowed for the rest of your life'. But the book says, 'bow your head to read me, and I will help you walk through life with your head held high,' he said. Vice-principal Vijayakumar Moleyar encouraged students to build personal libraries.
