One Day Workshop on “Cybersecurity: Challenges Opportunities” (Celebrating National Technology Day)

Date: 02-06-2026

Event Venue/ Time: Seminar Hall, Block No.5 / 12 Noon

Organizing Unit/Agency: University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar

Number of Participant: 150 Students, 20 Faculty Members, 5 Staff Members

Event Report

With the heavenly blessings of Reverend Sant Baba Malkit Singh ji and Sant Baba Dlawar Singh ji (Brahm Ji) and benign endorsement of Honorable Chancellor, Sant Manmohan Singh ji, and under the visionary leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Dhir, Worthy Vice Chancellor, the University Institute of Engineering and Technology successfully organized a One-Day Workshop on “Cybersecurity: Challenges and Opportunities”.
The workshop was organized with the objective of creating awareness among students and faculty regarding emerging cyber threats, digital safety, and opportunities in the field of Cybersecurity. The event was graced by Sardar Harvinder Singh Virk, SSP Jalandhar (Rural), Punjab, as the Chief Guest. The Guest of Honour included Shri Ravinder Pal Singh, SHO, Adampur, Punjab, and Shri Mukesh Kumar, SP, Punjab.
The programme commenced with a soulful Shabad Gayan presented by Er. Navpreet Singh and his team, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere. Thereafter, Ms. Anita from the Department of Punjabi introduced the audience to the rich legacy of SBBS University, highlighting its establishment, achievements, and various academic institutes. Addressing the gathering, Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Dhir, Vice Chancellor, emphasized the growing significance of Cybersecurity in the digital age and highlighted the need for educational institutions to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to tackle evolving cyber challenges. A ceremonial welcome followed, featuring the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and floral welcome of the distinguished guests. The Chief Guest and Guests of Honour were felicitated by the Hon’ble Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, and members of the Sant Baba Bhag Singh Memorial Charitable Society (SBBSMCS) in recognition of their valuable contributions to society and public service.
A major highlight of the event was the launch of the “Cyber Security Awareness Campaign – For a Safe Digital Tomorrow” at SBBS University. Through the distribution of informative pamphlets, the campaign aims to empower and protect the university community from online threats and cybercrimes.
Delivering the keynote awareness lecture, Sardar Harvinder Singh Virk, SSP Jalandhar (Rural), sensitized students and faculty members about prevalent cyber threats, online frauds, cybercrime trends, and the misuse of Artificial Intelligence. He also shared valuable insights into the initiatives undertaken by the Cyber Crime Department to combat digital crimes and advised participants on best practices for staying safe online. Encouraging experiential learning, he invited students to visit the jail and Cyber Crime Branch to gain firsthand exposure to the latest technologies and operational practices employed by law enforcement agencies.
The workshop further featured insightful technical presentations by students of CSE (AI & ML) 4th Semester, along with experts and officials from Coder roots, Mohali, Tech Cadd, Hoshiarpur and Ansh Infotech, Ludhiana. The experts conducted interactive sessions and hands-on exercises focusing on the identification of cyber threats, cybersecurity tools, ethical online practices, and preventive measures for digital security.
The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from approximately 150 students of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, 20 faculty members of UIET and Deans of various institutes of SBBS University. The participants significantly enhanced their understanding of Cybersecurity challenges and opportunities, thereby successfully achieving the workshop’s objective of creating cyber awareness among youth.
The programme concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Jagdeep Kaur, Dean, UIET, and Convener of the Workshop, who expressed gratitude to the distinguished guests, speakers, organizing committee members,faculty and Staff members, and students for their valuable contributions toward making the event a grand success. Some glimpses of the activity are as follows: