Workshop on “Ethical Hacking”

A Workshop on ‘Ethical Hacking’ was organized by the CSE & AIML Department on 30^th Oct 2021, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Mr.Santosh Chaluvadi,Cyber Security Analyst, Digital Marketer, Founder & CEO,Supraja Technologies,Vijayawada,Andhra Pradesh was the guest speaker. The Welcome note was given by Mrs. Sushmitha, Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, MVJCE The program was presided over by Dr. P Mahabaleswarappa (Principal, MVJCE), Dr. M Brindha (Vice Principal, MVJCE) and Prof. Vaman B Gudi (CoE & Registrar, MVJCE).

A Workshop on ‘Ethical Hacking’ was organized by the CSE & AIML Department on 30th Oct 2021, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Mr.Santosh Chaluvadi,Cyber Security Analyst,Digital Marketer,Founder & CEO,Supraja Technologies,Vijayawada,Andhra Pradesh was the guest speaker. The Welcome note was given by Mrs. Sushmitha,Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, MVJCE The program was presided over by Dr. P Mahabaleswarappa (Principal, MVJCE), Dr. M Brindha (Vice Principal, MVJCE) and Prof. Vaman B Gudi (CoE & Registrar, MVJCE).

According to the Forbes report cyber security market is expected to grow up to $170 Billion within 2022. With around 20% rise in job opportunities in the field of cyber security. MNCs like TCS, Wipro, and Cognizant have invested huge amount in building up a team of cyber security professionals.

Welcome Address by Dr. P. Mahabaleswarappa, Principal, MVJCE, Bangalore

Mr.Santosh Chaluvadi started his talk with motivational anecdotes that illustrated the power of ethical hacking. He pointed out that one of the most in-demand positions in the field of technology is that of an ethical hacker. He said it is a matter of great concern that more and more organizations are being targeted in cyber-attacks, and it is important that we get to know our enemy if we are to protect vital networks. He outlined the facts and misconceptions related to ethical hacking. He made it clear that the role of cyber security is absolutely related to ethical hacking.

He discussed about iOS hacking, Juice Jacking. Canva Design Platform, TAFCOP, mAdhar, Key Scrambler

Followed by he told lot of USB port that we use in public areas will help the hackers to hack our devices such as Mobiles,Laptop etc.So its better to carry power bank with you for 50% security – You can switch off your phone & put in charge

Mr. Santosh Chaluvadi Engaging the session

This workshop on ethical hacking focuses strictly on how black hat hackers can gain access to critical and sensitive information of individual and organizations. Understanding in depth how to counter the attacks from black hat hackers the workshop demonstrate live hacking to spread awareness among
individuals. In this workshop the resource person demonstrate how hackers can hack into smart phone, website hacking and admin panel bypass, undetectable virus which can steal data, ransomware development and safety measures, social media (Face book, Instagram) hacks and many more

Where 80% of engineering graduates are unemployed (economic times) Ethical Hacking and cyber security provide them a great opportunity to make themselves employable.

The workshop session considered the following Ethical Hacking questions: (i) Do the users Think that their Face book Password's Are Safe? (ii) How Do the users Know If the Transactions that they Do Are Safe or Not? (iii) What If someone is monitoring the users Gmail Accounts? What are the users going to Do Then? Have the users ever thought About It?

Hands-on Demonstration during the session

Ethical Hackers are essential to secure computer systems from intrusion – as increased internet usage has resulted in increased security threats. The proposed Ethical Hacking Workshop mainly focused on the students eager to be a White Hat Hacker. It featured a brief introduction to the world of hacking starting with the importance of ethical hackers and their need in today's world scenario, including to the basics of networking that will help the students have a deep understanding of the working of internet.

Later, windows hacking using various methods were introduced and in the module of steganography the students learned how to hide files in other files in order to protect sensitive data. After the end of the aforementioned module the students were learned phishing in which the students been taught how to hack Face book Accounts and Gmail Accounts and thus how to avoid it. In the end, the students gained knowledge about the basics of Backtrack and the concept of man in the middle attack (MITM

Organizing committee of this workshop

Outcome of the Event

Participants gained insight on how hacking can actually be categorized as ethical, and how they can check whether their devices or accounts have been hacked. This knowledge is essential for understanding the science behind cyber security.

Overall, it was a very informative session