Invited talk on Data Protection and Cyber Security held at BIT
Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) hosted an engaging invited talk on “Global Data Protection Policy & Regulation” and “Cyber Security Architecture,” organized by the Departments of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). The event, held in collaboration with the IEEE BIT Student Branch and the Institution’s Innovation Council, took place in the International Seminar Hall at 11:00 AM.
The guest speakers for the session were distinguished scholars from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK:
- Dr. Vibhishinie Bentotahewa, an expert in data protection and regulatory policies.
- Dr. Liqaa Nawaf, a specialist in cyber security architecture.
The event began with a welcome address by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of the ECE Department. BIT Principal, Dr. Manjur Basha, stressed the importance of keeping pace with advancements in data protection and cyber security during his address. He urged students to continually update their skills to meet industry needs.
Dr. A.M. Khan, from Mangalore University's Electronics Department, also addressed the gathering. He highlighted the relevance of the topics discussed, both academically and in industry, encouraging students to embrace interdisciplinary learning.
The speakers provided valuable insights into data governance and the growing need for robust cyber security systems in the digital era. Their presentations highlighted the challenges and potential solutions in these critical fields, inspiring attendees to explore these domains further.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Sinan, Head of the CSE Department, who expressed gratitude to the speakers, organizers, and participants for their contributions to the success of the session.
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Bengaluru: Four arrested for housebreaking, threats, extortion; fake PSI among accused
Bengaluru: Vidyaranyapura police have arrested four persons, including a man posing as a Police Sub-Inspector (PSI), for allegedly breaking into a house, threatening the occupants, and extorting money while wearing police uniforms.
The arrested accused have been identified as Mallikarjuna, Pramod, Vinay, and Hrithik.
Police said the accused had hatched a plan to pose as police personnel, conduct fake raids, and extort money from residents by intimidation.
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According to the police, Mallikarjuna had failed the PSI examination twice and later falsely projected himself as a PSI. He allegedly conducted photo shoots in his hometown, Siraguppa, wearing a police uniform, baton, cap, and shoes, claiming to be serving as a PSI in Bengaluru.
On December 7, the four accused allegedly went to the house of Naveen in the Vidyaranyapura limits, threatened him with a stick and an iron rod, and claimed they had information that he was selling ganja. Under the pretext of searching, they allegedly extorted ₹87,000 through bank transfer, ₹53,000 in cash kept in the house, and ₹2,000 from his wallet.
Following Naveen’s complaint, Vidyaranyapura police registered a case and launched an operation, leading to the arrest of all four accused. Police have seized ₹45,000 in cash and the car used to commit the crime.
Further investigation is underway.
