IIIT Bhubaneswar Inaugurates 5-Day FUP & Bootcamp on Cryptography and Ethical Hacking

Bhubaneswar, India — IIIT Bhubaneswar under the ISEA Phase-III initiative and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, commenced its inaugural day of the Faculty Updation Program (FUP) on Cryptography & Lightweight Protocols for Cyber-Physical Systems. The dayprovided a glimpse of insightful sessions and formal ceremonies, setting a strong foundation for the five-day event.

Dr. Debashis Jena, Principal Investigator of the ISEA Projecttook the lead in the organization of the event, which is off to a promising start. The opening day was marked by a dynamic start kicked off with an enlightening session by Dr.Kamalakshya Mahatab from IIT Kharagpur. Dr. Mahatab delved into the fundamentals of Public Key Cryptography, RSA, and Quantum Factorization, providing participants with a deeper understanding of key topics that form the backbone of cybersecurity.

The formal inauguration ceremony was presided over by Prof. Ashish Ghosh, Director of IIIT Bhubaneswar. His address set a motivating tone for the event, emphasizing the significance of cryptography and lightweight protocols in modern cyber-physical systems. The Convener of the Program and Co-Principal Investigator of the ISEA Project, Prof. SrichandanSobhanayak also took the stage to speak to the attendees, outlining the goals and impact of the initiative.

Adding further gravitas to the event, Shri Pradeep Kumar Biswal, Chief General Manager (IT) at Odisha Mining Corporation, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, underscoring the importance of continuous education and innovation in the field of cybersecurity.

The day’s sessions culminated with an engaging talk by Padmashri Prof. Dr. Bimal Roy, a distinguished figure in the domain of cryptography and cryptanalysis. Prof. Roy’s insights captivated the audience and highlighted the evolving nature of cryptographic techniques and their applications in today’s security landscape.

The day’s proceedings were expertly anchored by Dr. Lipika Das, who guided the audience through the inaugural ceremony and set the stage for the sessions that would follow in the coming days.

With a promising start, the Faculty Updation Program on Cryptography & Lightweight Protocols for Cyber-Physical Systems has set the stage for an insightful and engaging week of learning and exploration into critical areas of cybersecurity.