INFRA CYBERWISE–2026, a two-day workshop on Infrastructure Cybersecurity supported by CAWACH Kendra, Government of Gujarat, was successfully organized by the Cyber Club of the Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management (IITRAM), Ahmedabad. The workshop brought together leading researchers, industry professionals, academicians, and cybersecurity practitioners to deliberate on emerging threats, best practices, and recent innovations in securing critical digital and physical infrastructures.
The workshop commenced with a dignified inaugural ceremony. Dr. Prasun Tripathi, Coordinator of the Cyber Club, IITRAM, warmly welcomed the delegates and outlined the objectives and vision of the workshop. Prof. Axay Mehta, Dean (Academic Affairs), IITRAM, addressed the gathering and highlighted the institute’s academic achievements and research initiatives in the areas of digital and cyber technologies.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Soumya Maity, Distinguished Product Security Leader at Dell Technologies, delivered an insightful inaugural address emphasizing contemporary cybersecurity challenges, infrastructure resilience, and the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals. The Guest of Honour, Mr. Dhaval Shukla, PSI, Cyber Crime Branch, Government of Gujarat, discussed real-world cybercrime cases and demonstrated effective prevention mechanisms to combat cyber frauds. The inaugural session concluded with a formal vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Ravi Bhandari, Associate Head of Computer Science and Engineering Discipline, IITRAM, who expressed sincere gratitude to the dignitaries, speakers, faculty members, students, and volunteers for their valuable contributions to the successful organization of the workshop.
The technical sessions featured eminent speakers from academia, industry, and government agencies, who delivered expert talks on a wide range of topics including infrastructure cybersecurity fundamentals, cyber threats to critical infrastructure, safe online and email practices, phishing and ransomware prevention, mobile and social media security, data privacy, and emerging trends in cybercrime. The speakers shared practical insights, real-world case studies, and hands-on perspectives, making the sessions highly engaging and informative for students, faculty members, and professionals alike.