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Date

Sat 28 Mar, 2026

Location

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

Talk Time

09:00 to 13:00

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and be part of a thriving cybersecurity community!

28 Mar 2026

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

Agenda

09:00 - 09:30

Registrations

09:30 - 10:00

Networking

10:00 - 11:00

Talk   Compliance Beyond Regulation

Shinoj Kumar CISO, The Muthoot Group

11:00 - 12:00

Talk   From Job Offer to Breach: The Nimbus Manticore Attack Chain

Shana Buhaisa P Associate Security Consultant, BreachSimRange

12:00 - 12:30

Talk   Intercepting web traffic from Android

Shawn Mathew Senior Penetration Test Engineer, KeyValue Software Systems.

Speakers

2026 Mar 28 @ Jain University Kochi, Knowledge Park - Kochi 682042

Shinoj Kumar

Shinoj Kumar

CISO
The Muthoot Group
Shana Buhaisa P

Shana Buhaisa P

Associate Security Consultant
BreachSimRange
Shawn Mathew

Shawn Mathew

Senior Penetration Test Engineer
KeyValue Software Systems.

          

Let’s connect and build a stronger cybersecurity community together!

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.

Shinoj Kumar

CISO, The Muthoot Group

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at The Muthoot Group, with expertise in information security, risk management, and compliance. He focuses on aligning security practices with business and regulatory requirements.

Shana Buhaisa P

Associate Security Consultant, BreachSimRange

Shana Buhaisa P is an Associate Security Consultant at BreachSimRange, focusing on offensive security, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity research. She is a Top 1% performer on TryHackMe and has won multiple competitive leagues and Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges. She has also volunteered at major security conferences, including BSides Kerala and Adversary Village at c0c0n

Shawn Mathew

Senior Penetration Test Engineer, KeyValue Software Systems.

Breaking things at work and making things work after.