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Book your seat - CTF

ISRA CTF Challenge

Date

August 23, 2025

Time

09:00 AM

Venue

Jain University, Kochi

Book your seat

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Join us at the ISRA Kochi Meetup for an exciting Cyber Security Capture the Flag (CTF) Challenge exclusively for students – a hands-on competition where you’ll crack puzzles, hunt hidden flags, and tackle real-world security scenarios.

Whether you’re just starting your CTF journey or you’ve already conquered a few, this is your chance to learn, compete, and showcase your skills alongside like-minded peers.

  • Sharpen your problem-solving.
  • Test your hacking mindset.
  • Network with the cybersecurity community.

Registration is now open – spots are limited! ...
To book your seats, visit: https://lnkd.in/g6dVvi_B
For more information, visit: https://meetup.is-ra.org/

Date

Sat 23 Aug, 2025

Location

Jain University Kochi,
Knowledge Park - Kochi,
Nirmal Infopark,
Infopark P.O Kakkanad,
Kochi,
Kerala 682042

Time

09:00 AM

Registration Link

C T F

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V e n u e

  • Jain University Kochi,
    Knowledge Park - Kochi,
    Nirmal Infopark,
    Infopark P.O Kakkanad,
    Kochi,
    Kerala 682042

T i c k e t i n g P a r t n e r

Ticketing Partner

Krishnapriya K R

Associate Director, Deloitte

Krishnapriya is an Associate Director at Deloitte with over thirteen years of industry experience. She has a robust understanding of various industries, including the Financial Sector, Manufacturing, Technology, and Automobile. Her extensive technical knowledge spans Information Security Strategy, Vulnerability Management, and Penetration Testing, ISMS.

Krishnapriya has successfully led and managed numerous strategic engagements, She has successfully led and managed numerous strategic engagements in areas such as cyber security transformation, vulnerability management, managed security services, and application security testing.

She excels in team building and management, fostering collaboration and driving performance. Additionally, Krishnapriya has a strong mentoring background, guiding and developing her teams to achieve their full potential.

Muhammad Midhlaj

Penetration Tester, Wattlecorp Cybersecurity Labs LLP

 

Arun Krishnan

Security Researcher, Team bi0s

Adithya Raj

Student, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Vaishnav G Nair

Junior Analyst - Cyber Forensic, Alibi Global

Vaishnav, Junior Cyber Forensic Analyst at Alibi Global, is passionate about CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE AND DIGITAL INVESTIGATIONS. He focuses on practical research and spreading awareness in the cybersecurity space. He enjoys exploring new and emerging threats and simplifying complex concepts to make them easy to understand. On social media, he regularly shares insights and writes about the latest cyber threats.

Niranjan Jayanand

Advanced Threat Hunting Service Lead, CyberProof, a UST company

Niranjan has over 16 years Security research experience working on Attack Investigation, malware reverse engineering, Threat Intelligence and reporting. His cyber security research works were presented in multiple conferences that include VirusBulletin, AVAR, BSides, C0c0n, Decode ( TrendMicro), BlackAlps etc.

Some of his research were published in Business Time Singapore, Manila times, New Straits Times Malaysia , Korea IT Times and Industrial Automation Asia. He has contributed to multiple blogs for SentinelOne and McAfee.

Madhuri Syamakala

CTI Analyst, CyberProof

Praveen Prabhu

Head of Audit, Federal Bank

Praveen Prabhu is a seasoned cybersecurity control assurance professional with over 14 years of experience across consulting, technology services, and the banking industry. His career has been defined by delivering robust cybersecurity solutions, conducting risk-based assessments, and driving compliance programs tailored to complex regulatory landscapes.

He has extensive experience in third-party risk assessments, enterprise cybersecurity audits, and strategic risk evaluations that align with both global best practices and business objectives. As a cybersecurity consultant, Praveen played a pivotal role in building and scaling the cybersecurity practice for South India and the GCC region, serving the transformation and security needs of prominent financial sector organizations.

His areas of expertise include cybersecurity audits and risk assessments, third-party risk management, business continuity management, regulatory compliance , data privacy and protection, and cybersecurity strategy and transformation

With certifications including CISA, CISSP, CIPP/E, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Praveen brings deep technical knowledge and strategic insight to help organizations build secure, compliant, and resilient ecosystems across dynamic threat landscapes.

Abhijith A

Senior Offensive Security Engineer, IBS Software

Abhijith A is a Senior Offensive Security Engineer at IBS Software, bringing over four years of experience in the cybersecurity domain. Abhijith's contributions to cybersecurity have been recognized by esteemed organizations, including Apple, NASA, the United Nations, BBC, the European Union, and Cambridge University. He actively shares his research and findings with the cybersecurity community. In 2024, Abhijith led a critical investigation into the surge of APK fraud campaigns, a sophisticated scam model exploiting users via counterfeit banking apps distributed over WhatsApp. His research not only dissected the behavioral patterns of these malicious apps but also exposed a deeper fraud ecosystem operating beneath the surface.

Alestin Shelmon

Security Analyst, HackIT Technology & Advisory Services

Shazin Shahul

Cyber Security Researcher and Faculty Co-Ordinator , Techbyheart

Santo Cyriac

Student (Cyber Security),

Rajeev Panicker

Business Head - Cybersecurity & Digital Enablement, DNV Supply Chain & product Assurance ( DNV SCPA) , IMEA

Ahzaaf S

Security Engineer , Risknox.ai

Security Engineer at Risknox.ai, with a deep interest in applying AI/ML to cybersecurity. I specialize in lightweight, interpretable machine learning models—particularly ensemble learning techniques—optimized for malware detection, anomaly detection, and insider threat prediction. My focus is on building practical, scalable solutions that enhance threat visibility without adding operational complexity.