CYBER SECURITY News & Events

MCSC Club Conducts Hands-On Session on "Intro to Web Exploitation"

The MCSC (MITS Cyber Security Club) of the Cyber Department conducted an insightful technical session titled “Intro to Web Exploitation” on January 14, 2026. The event was designed to introduce students to the core fundamentals of web application security, critical vulnerabilities, and practical hacking workflows.

MITS Kochi Organizes Session on Promoting Innovation Through Intellectual Property Rights

The Department of Cyber Security at Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science (MITS), Kochi, organized an expert session on “Promoting Innovation through Intellectual Property Rights” on January 20, 2026. The session featured Mr. Safad Ismail, Assistant Professor in the Department of Cyber Security, as the resource person to guide students and faculty on protecting technical innovations.

MITS Hosts National Level FDP on AI-ML Integration for Information Security

Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science (MITS), Kochi, in association with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), successfully organized a five-day National Level Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on "AI-ML Integration for Information Security." Held from April 20 to April 27, 2026, the program brought together global experts to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and advanced cybersecurity defenses.

MITS Hosts Silicon Valley Expert for Session on Secure Software Development

MITS Campus: To keep pace with the rapidly evolving tech sector, the Department of Cyber Security facilitated a high-level technical briefing on “Security-Centric Software Development in Today’s Digital Landscape” on February 11, 2026.

MITS Cyber Security Students Gain Industry Insights at UST Global

To bridge the gap between academia and industry, the Department of Cyber Security at MITS organized an industrial visit to UST Global at Infopark Kochi on March 11, 2026. A delegation of 36 final-year (S8) student specialists, accompanied by 5 faculty members, participated in the engagement. The visit provided the students with firsthand exposure to enterprise-level operations, cutting-edge corporate technologies, and valuable professional networking opportunities.

Global Cybersecurity Experts Crowned at ESCHATON CTF 2026 Finale

MITS Campus: The Department of Cyber Security at Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) has announced the winners of the ESCHATON CTF – Round II (Finale), following an intense Attack–Defense competition on March 7, 2026.

The high-stakes event brought together elite national and international talent to solve complex real-world security challenges. Ultimately, international delegations from Russia and Malaysia dominated the leaderboard, securing the top three podium finishes after an exceptional display of technical strategy and skill.

The MITS leadership and organizing committee extend their formal congratulations to the champions for their landmark victories and commend all participants for driving global excellence in cybersecurity.

MoU with Exult Global Private Limited

MoU with Exult Global Private Limited

MITS Research Seminar Series – 8

MCSC CTF Competition

🚩 MCSC CTF 🚩 Get ready to crack codes, solve challenges and hunt flags — all India-themed! 🇮🇳

ESCHATON CTF 2026

National Cybersecurity Competition by MCSC – MITS Kochi

MITS Research Seminar Series – 6

CTF Training Session

MCSC Cybersecurity Series | CTF Training Session

National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October 2025)

National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October 2025)

Expert Session on “Quantum Computing and Quantum-Resistant Cryptography”

The Department of Cyber Security conducted an expert session on “Quantum Computing and Quantum-Resistant Cryptography” on 15 October 2025.

BAIT CHECK: SPOT THE BAIT – PROTECT YOUR GATE

Cybersecurity awareness session organized by MCSC, aimed at strengthening students’ ability to detect and respond to phishing and social engineering attacks. 

MoU with One Team Solutions EdTech Pvt Ltd.,Infopark Kochi

MoU signing with One Team Solutions EdTech Pvt Ltd.,Infopark Kochi

Summer Internship Program

Summer Internship Program on Machine Learning and Data Visualization using Python from June 1 to June 12, 2026.

Click here to apply-  https://forms.gle/vDEEoDQJ3pxVyyBk7

AICTE-HEI Pre-Summit @ MITS Kochi

Muthoot Institute of Technology & Science (MITS) is thrilled to announce our official AICTE-HEI Pre-Summit Engagement for the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Join us for a full day of insights from global experts and industry leaders!  

2nd Runner-up position in the National Level CTF

2nd Runner-up position in the National Level CTF

Faculty Development Program on Generative Intelligence: Theory, Practice and Research through ANN, LLMs & Agentic Systems

The Departments of Computer Science and Engineering and Computer Applications at Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science (Autonomous), Kochi, are organizing a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Generative Intelligence: Theory, Practice and Research through ANN, LLMs & Agentic Systems” from 15th to 19th June 2026.

The FDP is designed to provide academicians, researchers, and industry professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence, with a special focus on Generative AI technologies. The programme brings together experts from academia and industry to share insights into emerging trends, practical applications, and research directions in AI.

The sessions cover a wide range of topics including Digital Trust in the Age of AI, Deep Learning Fundamentals, Sequence Modelling using Neural Networks, Agentic AI, AI for Speech-Based Healthcare, Large Language Model (LLM) Workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Multi-Agent Systems, Workflow Automation using Agentic AI Frameworks, Adversarial NLP, and Enterprise Applications of Public LLMs. The programme also includes hands-on training sessions to help participants gain practical experience with modern AI tools and frameworks.

Through keynote talks and expert-led technical sessions, the FDP aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to effectively engage with the next generation of intelligent systems and contribute to AI-driven innovation in teaching, research, and industry.

Semifinal winners in the National Level Hackathon X

Semifinal winners in the National Level Hackathon X held at CUSAT

Interactive Session on : Intellectual Property Rights: An Overview

ESCHATON CTF – Round II (Finale)

The Department of Cyber Security proud to host the ESCHATON CTF – Round II (Finale) on March 7, 2026 at Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science, Kochi.