TMU Conducts Expert Workshop on Cybersecurity and IT Act Reforms

Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), renowned for its commitment to contemporary education, hosted a highly engaging expert talk and workshop titled “Innovation in Cybersecurity and the Role of the IT Act: Securing Today and Tomorrow”. The event was organised by the Department of Forensic Science and held at the university auditorium, drawing participation from over 400 students and faculty members.

Empowering Students with Cyber Forensics and Legal Expertise

The primary aim of the workshop was to raise awareness and enhance technical proficiency in cybercrime investigation, digital forensics, and the legal frameworks governing cyber offences. Participants gained practical exposure to various critical domains, including:

• Cybercrime investigation techniques
• Forensic image creation
• Metadata analysis
• Network and mobile forensics
• Crime scene protocols related to digital evidence

In addition, speakers presented statistical insights on the increasing cyber threats and their broader implications on digital security.

Expert Speakers Share Real-World Insights

The event featured distinguished guest speakers from the Cyber Police Station, Moradabad (U.P.):

• Mr. Prashant Kumar, Cyber Expert
• Mr. Manoj Parmar, Inspector

They delivered in-depth sessions on the latest developments in digital forensics, real-life cybercrime cases, investigative methodologies, and the significance of digital evidence in solving cyber offences. Their real-world examples captivated attendees and illustrated the complexity and importance of cyber investigations.

Academic Leaders Advocate Practical Learning

Prof. (Dr.) Navneet Kumar, Head of the College of Paramedical Sciences, emphasised the significance of such initiatives. He highlighted that hands-on training in cyber forensics equips students to confront real-world challenges and enhances their capacity to mitigate risks in an increasingly digitised world.

Adding legal depth to the event, Prof. Harbansh Dixit, Dean, TMU College of Law, elaborated on the IT Act and its application in curbing cybercrimes. He stressed the need for robust cyber laws to combat emerging threats like digital fraud and identity theft and explained the importance of legal literacy among future forensic professionals.

Interactive Q&A and Certificate Distribution

The workshop concluded with a lively interactive Q&A session, where students posed insightful questions regarding law enforcement practices, digital evidence handling, and career opportunities in cyber forensics.

All participating students were awarded certificates of participation, acknowledging their active involvement and marking the event's success.

TMU’s Commitment to Cybersecurity Education

This workshop was widely appreciated by the attendees, who found it highly informative and relevant to the current digital era. Once again, TMU demonstrated its dedication to equipping students with cutting-edge forensic technologies, legal frameworks, and investigative tools, thereby fostering excellence in the fields of forensic science and cybersecurity.

Faculty members, including Akash Chauhan, Anshika Srivastava, Ravi Kumar, Soumya, Apoorva, Priyanka, Amit Bisht, Sakshi Bisht, and Saurabh were also present and contributed to the success of the event.