Overview

The Two-Week Advanced Certificate Program on Cyber Security & Digital Forensics (CSDF–2026) is a comprehensive, industry-oriented training initiative designed to provide participants with in-depth theoretical foundations and practical insights into modern cyber security and digital forensic investigation practices. The program covers a wide spectrum of contemporary and emerging domains, including cyber threat landscapes, cryptography, cyber law and digital evidence, network and malware forensics, cloud and IoT forensics, blockchain and cryptocurrency crimes, AI-driven cyber defense, and incident response mechanisms. Delivered through live interactive online sessions by experienced academicians, industry experts, and practitioners, the program emphasizes real-world case studies, hands-on demonstrations, and simulation-based learning. This certification program is intended to enhance technical competence, investigative skills, and professional readiness of students, faculty, researchers, law enforcement personnel, and industry professionals, while aligning with national digital skilling objectives and global cybersecurity requirements.

Last date of Registration: 31 January 2026

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/sGGRvmChiHqhkTYG7


CSDF2026_Brochure.pdf

Objectives of Event

  • To provide in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical exposure to advanced concepts in cyber security and digital forensics.
  • To familiarize participants with the evolving cyber threat landscape and modern defense mechanisms.
  • To develop skills in digital forensic investigation, including network, malware, cloud, IoT, and mobile forensics.
  • To enhance understanding of cryptography, cyber laws, and legal procedures related to digital evidence handling.
  • To introduce emerging domains such as blockchain and cryptocurrency forensics, and AI-driven cyber defense systems.
  • To train participants in incident response, cybercrime investigation, and simulation-based problem solving using real-world case studies.
  • To strengthen technical competence, investigative aptitude, and professional readiness among students, faculty, researchers, law enforcement personnel, and industry professionals.
  • To align participant skill development with national digital skilling initiatives and global cybersecurity requirements.

Convener Details

  • Prof. (Dr.) Shri Kant Head, Center for Cyber Security & Cryptology, Sharda University

Co-ordinators:

  • Dr. Keshav Kaushik, Associate Professor, Sharda University
  • Dr. Ravi Prakash Chaturvedi, Assistant Professor, Sharda University
  • Prof. (Dr.) Amrita Professor, Sharda University
  • Dr. Prashant Upadhyay, Assistant Professor, Sharda University
  • Dr. Shaheen Naz, Assistant Professor, Sharda University
  • Dr. Kapil K. Sharma, Associate Professor, Sharda University

Speaker Details:

  • Lt. Col. Santosh Khadsare – SysTools
  • Prof. Shri Kant – CCS & C, Sharda University
  • Dr. Ajay Shriram Kushwaha – Sharda University
  • Mr. Manik Garg – Atlassian
  • Dr. Surabhi Shanker – K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram
  • Dr. Chandresh Parekha – Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad Dehgam, Gandhinagar
  • Dr. Kapil Sharma – CCS & C, Sharda University
  • Dr. Amrita – CCS & C, Sharda University
  • Dr. Ravi Chaturvedi – CCS & C, Sharda University
  • Dr. Usha Desai – S.E.A College of Engineering & Technology, Bengaluru
  • Dr. Hardik M. Patel – Vidush Somany Institute of Technology and Research, Kadi
  • Mr. Jatin Sethi – Propio Language Services
  • Sh. Ankush Mishra – Additional Superintendent of Police, Uttarakhand Police
  • Dr. Mehak Khurana – Canadian University Dubai, Dubai
  • Dr. Khushboo Tripathi – Sharda University, Greater Noida
  • Dr. Neeranjan Chitare – Birmingham City University, United Kingdom
  • Dr. Ravi Seth – Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad Dehgam, Gandhinagar
  • Dr. Avinash Kumar – Sharda University, Greater Noida
  • Mr. Ajinkya Lohakare – CTO & Founder, Ditto Security
  • Dr. Ishu Sharma – CGC University, Mohali, Punjab