Committee Goals
Raising Awareness About Cybersecurity
Educate students about the basics of cybersecurity and its importance in the modern world.
Providing Hands-On Experience
Offer practical experience in cybersecurity tools and practices.
Building a Community of Cybersecurity Enthusiasts
Create a student-driven community of like-minded individuals passionate about cybersecurity.
Providing Career Development and Networking Opportunities
Help students explore career paths in cybersecurity and build professional networks.
Increasing Engagement Through Competitions and Challenges
Encourage students to participate in cybersecurity competitions to enhance their problem-solving skills.
Collaborating with Other IEEE Chapters and Organizations
Expand the scope of learning by collaborating with other IEEE chapters or cybersecurity organizations.
Roles and Responsibilities
Beginners
- Learn cybersecurity fundamentals through workshops, training sessions, and projects.
- Participate in CTF challenges, hands-on labs, and guided learning activities.
- Collaborate with peers and seek mentorship from intermediate members and leaders.
Intermediate Members
- Assist in conducting workshops and guiding beginners in hands-on exercises.
- Contribute to cybersecurity projects, research initiatives, and tool development.
- Take part in external bootcamps, competitions, and networking events.
- Advance technical skills and prepare for leadership roles.
Speakers
- Deliver technical sessions on ethical hacking, cryptography, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
- Lead hands-on workshops, Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges, and training sessions.
- Stay updated on cybersecurity trends and share insights with the committee.
- Guide members in developing cybersecurity skills through structured learning paths.
Leaders
- Organize and oversee committee activities, including training sessions, competitions, and projects.
- Ensure smooth collaboration between members, speakers, and external partners.
- Provide mentorship and support to members in their cybersecurity learning journey.
- Plan strategic initiatives to enhance the committee's impact and outreach.
Key Activities
Internal Training Sessions
Conduct workshops on ethical hacking, cryptography, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenges
Organize and participate in CTF competitions to enhance practical cybersecurity skills.
External Bootcamps & Awareness Sessions
Host bootcamps and public sessions to educate people on cybersecurity best practices.
Collaborative Research & Tool Development
Work on cybersecurity research projects and develop security tools or scripts.
Committee's Head
Mohammed Fareed
Cyber Security Head
A passionate Junior Engineer specializing in cybersecurity, with a focus on penetration testing and ethical hacking. He completed the DEPI internship, gaining hands-on experience in real-world cybersecurity scenarios. He holds certifications in CCNA, Linux Admin 1, and eJPTv2, demonstrating expertise in networks, system administration, and penetration testing. Currently, he is pursuing the Red Teaming Diploma to further develop his skills in offensive security techniques.