Aashish Handa, CTO, Represents GXCPL at AICTE ATAL FDP

GenXCoders Pvt. Ltd. (GXCPL) takes immense pride in announcing that our CTO, Aashish Handa, was invited as a speaker for the prestigious AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Faculty Development Program (FDP). This week-long FDP, held from December 2 to December 7, 2024, focused on “Blockchain and Cyber Security: A Technological Transformation for Smart City Infrastructure”.

The event was hosted by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Priyadarshini College of Engineering (PCE), Nagpur, and welcomed participants from institutions across India.

Advancing Education in Cyber Security

The AICTE ATAL FDP is a unique platform designed to empower faculty members with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and teach cutting-edge technologies. GXCPL’s session, led by Aashish, provided attendees with practical insights into securing smart city infrastructure, ensuring safe urban growth in an increasingly connected world.

Key highlights included:

• Discussing real-world threats faced by IoT-based systems.
• Showcasing critical vulnerabilities in traffic management systems and their potential impact on public safety.
• Providing actionable solutions to mitigate these risks using encryption, authentication, and secure communication protocols.

A Session to Remember: Insights into Smart City Security

With a clear focus on actionable learning, Aashish’s session addressed how cyber threats can compromise smart city operations. Topics included:

• Traffic Control Systems: How insecure endpoints and weak IoT implementations can lead to gridlock or worse.
• Recent Case Studies: Showcasing real-world examples of cyberattacks on smart city infrastructure.
• Mitigation Strategies: Steps to secure traffic systems using TLS encryption, secure authentication and anomaly detection.

This session bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, making it an eye-opener for attendees.

Practical Demonstrations That Inspired Action

Interactive Hands-On Demo

The highlight of the session was a live demonstration simulating cyberattacks on a smart traffic control system. This included:

1. HTTP-Based Exploit:
   • A hands-on example showcasing how weak authentication can allow attackers to manipulate traffic lights using simple tools like curl.
   • Attendees observed unauthorized access to traffic endpoints and learned how to mitigate such attacks.
2. Securing the System:
   • The session concluded with a practical walkthrough of applying encryption and authentication to prevent unauthorized access, showcasing how to design secure systems from the ground up.

A Partnership for Progress

At GXCPL, we believe in the power of collaboration. We express our heartfelt gratitude to:

• AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy for organizing this transformative FDP.
• Priyadarshini College of Engineering, especially Dr. Leena Patil and her team, for their exemplary coordination and hospitality.
• Our team members, particularly Priya, Yash, Piyush and Shweta whose contributions are invaluable and Maverick, who ensured precision in content delivery.

This partnership underscores our commitment to empowering educators, bridging industry-academia gaps and securing the future of urban technology.

Gratitude and Future Goals

The recognition received through this Letter of Appreciation motivates us at GenXCoders Pvt. Ltd. to continue leading initiatives that strengthen India’s technological landscape.

Cyber Security is not just a responsibility but an opportunity to innovate and secure the systems that power our daily lives.

As we move forward, GXCPL remains dedicated to fostering a safer digital future by empowering stakeholders in education, government, and the private sector.

Are you ready to fortify your smart systems? Let’s collaborate to create secure and innovative solutions. Reach out to us for Cyber Security Consultation.