Maritime Security Exhibition '13

In connection with world security day, an exhibition on maritime security was organized by Institute of Technology Management and Research, highlighting the various activities of Maritime Force. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr.Sylendra Babu, IPS, ADGP, 

The exhibition had a good collection of photographs displayed, exposing scuba diving, para gliding, water motor activities and other  maritime related activities. 

World Computer Security Day 2013

Due to the proliferation of computers across various functional domains, Security has emerged as an important element when working with computers, the Internet or indeed any electronic devices. Computer Security Day is an annual event that is observed worldwide.  The specific goal of Computer Security Day is to help people understand the need to protect their computers and information. 

World Computer Security Day is observed to ensure that all computer users take some time to look into computer security and safety as an important personal and workplace responsibility. Institute of Technology Management and Research hosted the event to provide an insight into the privacy and security issues and its manifestations surrounding electronic data and suggest ways and means to keep computers and data safe.

Data scientist - The new generation workforce

What is big data?

Large enterprises are congregating electronic data from assorted sensors, and electronic devices, which are of different formats, with the use of independent or connected applications. This data inflow has outpaced the firm’s efficacy to process, analyze, store, correlate and understand the captured datasets. This new voluminous dataflow which doesn’t fit into the ambit of decorous data processing techniques has been nicknamed as big data. It has carved itself with a home in this dynamic and expanding information ecosystem that many companies struggle to manage today. Mckinsey Global institute ascribes “Big data” to datasets whose size is above the dexterity of archetypal database software tools to capture, store, manage, and analyze.

Safety Over the Net -May 2013

As a blog dedicated to bring in visibility on Security, specialized security concerns, security events across different locations, It was interesting to be a part of the event Safety over the net organized by ITMR along with CYSI. A small writeup of the event is shared in the following paragraphs.

Cyber warriors - India initiatives

The year 1820,  recorded the first cyber crime in the context of technology at that point in time. In nearly two decades, cyber crime has emerged as a giant affecting the lives of millions of Internet users across the world. Be it leading actress declaring that someone created a false profile on www.facebook.com, young girls unwittingly getting caught in the web of embezzlement of funds through e-commerce, or even  personal e-mail passwords being hacked. The story remains the same worldwide. 

Cyber security has emerged as a crucial element of national defense for India. This realization has emerged in the wake of many glaring cyber issues and security problems faced by India.  Cyber security challenges of India have become a series issue that the highest echelons of Indian government has initiated dialog on these areas.  The national security administration is has expressed its concern  about increasing levels of security breaches and attacks through computers, mobiles and other devices.