SACAS Hosts Advanced Cyber Security Training

The Department of Computer Applications of S.A. College of Arts & Science organized a four-day Advanced IT Skills Training on Cyber Security from 24 to 27 November 2025 at the Computer Graphics Lab. The training, held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., was conducted in collaboration with the ICT Academy under The Skill Elevation Club and IBM Skills Build.

Mr. Mugesh Muralidhar, Cyber Security Analyst at Securiglobe Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, served as the resource person. Guided by Mr. P. Chandrasekar, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Applications, the sessions introduced participants to key cybersecurity concepts, major cyber threats, port security, Nmap scanning, essential security tools, and the evolution of cybersecurity.

A total of 65 final-year students from B.Sc. Computer Science, BCA, and B.Sc. Computer Science with AI gained hands-on exposure through real-time demonstrations and practical exercises.

The program strengthened students’ technical abilities, enhanced their confidence, and equipped them with foundational skills for future careers in ethical hacking, security analysis, and digital forensics.