Faculty of Information Technology & Computer Science organized 3-Day Digital Pakistan Cybersecurity Hands-On Training in collaboration with Ignite, Trillium, FIA and NCERT.
Industry professionals, students and cybersecurity enthusiasts and other members from all walks of life participated in this workshop. This initiative aimed to equip all the participants with practical skills to tackle current digital threats in Pakistan. This event aligns with Pro-Rector, Dr Hammad Naveed and Dean FOIT&CS, Dr. Muhammad Amjad Iqbal’s vision to raise awareness about the imporatnace of cyber security.
The event opened with keynote speeches from industry experts – emphasizing the importance of building local cybersecurity capacities to safeguard critical infrastructure and personal data.
Participants engaged in interactive sessions covering threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and ethical hacking. A large number of students of the University of Central Punjab participated in this cyber security hands-on training.
NCERT and FIA also provided lectures on cyber laws and how to secure yourself in the real world of cybercrime.
The second day took participants deeper into the technical aspects of cybersecurity. The primary focus of 2nd day’s training was on payload creation, deployment and a deep understanding of how to utilize various software tools used in cyber-attacks and learning how to protect against such threats.
Instructors demonstrated practical knowledge of how cybercriminals design and deploy malicious payloads to compromise systems. Participants were introduced to the tools used in these attacks and learned about the structure and mechanisms. Interactive labs were attended by the participants on how to defend against these tactics, using advanced cybersecurity tools to mitigate potential damage.
Third day focused on the critical domain of digital forensics, with sessions covering both mobile forensics and computer forensics.Participants were introduced to essential techniques used to recover, analyze and preserve digital evidence from mobile devices and computer systems. It provided real-world scenarios where attendees practiced using industry-standard tools to investigate cyber incidents and track digital footprints.
Dr. Muhammad Amjad Iqbal concluded the workshop with a speech and awarded the certificates, commending participants for their dedication towards enhancing their cybersecurity expertise and also applauded the students of Cyber Security and ACM for their untiring efforts for making this event happen. He also applauded the patrons of ACM Mohsin Sami and CSS Faraz Ali for their great contribution to this event. He emphasized the growing importance of digital forensics in combating cybercrime and securing digital infrastructures.
Ignite will conduct a 2-Day Advanced Training of Digital Pakistan Cyber Security in UCP for professionals, faculty members, students and cybersecurity enthusiasts.
