Organized by: Department of CSE (CYBER SECURITY)

Institution: AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Amathur, Sivakasi

Date: 18th July 2026

Time: 09:30 A.M. – 04:30 P.M.

Venue: Cyber Fusion Laboratory, Oxford Block, AAA College of Engineering and Technology

In Association with: Association of CSE (Cyber Security) (Cryptnova) and Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)

Resource Person: Mr. Dharrun Kannan, Director, Quarksek Technology Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore

About the Event

The program commenced at 10.00 a.m. with the Tamilthai Vazhthu followed by the lighting of the lamp ceremony, symbolizing knowledge and enlightenment.

Mr. G. Balapragadhish, III Year, CSE (Cyber Security) welcomed the gathering, followed by the inaugural address was delivered in the presence of Dr. P. Elamparithi, Head of the Department CSE(CYBER SECURITY), who highlighted the department’s consistent efforts in promoting research, innovation, and practical learning.

The Department of CSE (Cyber Security) of AAA College of Engineering and Technology, in association with Cryptnova and ISTE, successfully organized a one-day Hands-On Cybersecurity Workshop titled “Zero to Defender: Building Strong Cybersecurity Foundations” on 18th July 2026 for III Year CSE (Cyber Security) students.

The workshop aimed to build strong cybersecurity foundations by combining conceptual learning with practical, lab-based exercises, helping students connect theoretical knowledge with real-world cybersecurity tasks.

Resource Person

Mr. Dharrun Kannan, Director, Quarksek Technology Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, handled the sessions. He has expertise in Cyber Security, Secure Software Development, Cloud Security and Emerging Digital Technologies, and has trained numerous engineering students and professionals. His practical approach helped students understand the latest tools, secure coding practices and ethical deployment of technology.

Workshop Highlights

• Networking Fundamentals: Basics of computer networks and Internet concepts.
• Linux Basics: Introduction to the Linux operating system and command-line exercises.
• Hands-On Networking Labs: Practical networking laboratory activities.
• Wireshark: Practical network traffic analysis.
• Hack The Box: Introduction to the learning platform with beginner-friendly cybersecurity challenges.
• Ethical Approach: A practical and ethical approach to cybersecurity learning.

Participants were encouraged to complete the required system setup in advance, including virtualization software, Kali Linux, Wireshark and a Hack The Box account, so that maximum time could be dedicated to practical learning.

Participation

A total of 59 students of III Year CSE (Cyber Security) actively participated in the workshop.Ms. S. Rithsia (III CYBER) proposed the Vote of Thanksexpressing heartfelt gratitude to the Management, Chief Guest, Faculty Coordinator Mrs. S.Saranya, AP/Cyber, Participants, and Student Coordinators for making Workshop  a grand success.