CyberTEA 3.0

Cybersecurity Trends and Emerging Applications

A 5-Day Virtual Workshop

About the Workshop

In today's digitally connected world, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern. As technology evolves, so do the threats that exploit it.

To address this ever-changing landscape, the Third Edition of the Workshop on "Cybersecurity Trends and Emerging Applications" aims to provide participants with insights into the latest trends, challenges, and emerging applications in the field of cybersecurity.

This workshop will foster a collaborative environment for participants to learn, discuss, and explore innovative solutions to safeguard digital assets.

Learn

Gain insights into the latest cybersecurity trends and challenges

Discuss

Engage in meaningful conversations with experts and peers

Explore

Discover innovative solutions and practical approaches to safeguard digital assets

Chief Patron

Prof. S R Mahadeva Prasanna

Prof. S R Mahadeva Prasanna

Director

IIIT Sri City

Workshop Convener

Dr. Neha Agrawal

Dr. Neha Agrawal

Assistant Professor

IIIT Sri City

Academic & Industry Speakers

Dr. Aditya Japa

Dr. Aditya Japa

Assistant Professor

Ulster University

Prof. Chester Rebeiro

Prof. Chester Rebeiro

Assistant Professor

IIT Madras

Mr. Chinmaya Mishra

Mr. Chinmaya Mishra

Walmart

Dr. Chandra Shekhar

Dr. Chandra Shekhar

Samsung

Prof. Durga Toshniwal

Prof. Durga Toshniwal

Professor

IIT Roorkee

Dr. Gaurav Varshney

Dr. Gaurav Varshney

Assistant Professor

IIT Jammu

Prof. John Augustine

Prof. John Augustine

Professor

IIT Madras

Mr. Krishna Sastry Pendyala

Mr. Krishna Sastry Pendyala

Ernst & Young

Dr. Monosij Maitra

Dr. Monosij Maitra

Assistant Professor

IIT Kharagpur

Prof. Bodhisatwa Mazumdar

Prof. Bodhisatwa Mazumdar

Associate Professor

IIT Indore

Prof. Muttukrishnan Rajarajan

Prof. Muttukrishnan Rajarajan

Professor of Security Engineering & Director Institute for Cyber Security

City St George's University of London

Dr. Nikhil Tripathi

Dr. Nikhil Tripathi

Assistant Professor

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Prof. Rajat Subhra Chakraborty

Prof. Rajat Subhra Chakraborty

Professor

IIT Kharagpur

Prof. Shashikala Tapaswi

Prof. Shashikala Tapaswi

Professor

ABV-IIITM Gwalior

Prof. P Santh Thilagam

Prof. P Santh Thilagam

Professor

NIT Surathkal

Prof. Sharad Sinha

Prof. Sharad Sinha

Associate Professor

IIT Goa

Dr. Rohit Kumar

Dr. Rohit Kumar

Assistant Professor

ABV-IIITM Gwalior

Mr. Ujval Bucha

Mr. Ujval Bucha

EclecticIQ, Dubai

Dr. Chandan Gautam

Dr. Chandan Gautam

Research Scientist

A*STAR Singapore

Dr. Fulayo Aina

Dr. Fulayo Aina

Asst Prof

University of Lancester

Mr. Karthikeyan

Mr. Karthikeyan

TCS

Workshop Schedule

Explore our comprehensive lineup of sessions, workshops, and activities scheduled over the 5-day virtual event.

🕒9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Inauguration and Welcome Address

Ceremony

👤 Organizing Committee

Opening of the conference and welcome remarks.

🕒10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Keynote Talk – Mr. Krishna Sastry Pendyala

Keynote

👤 Mr. Krishna Sastry Pendyala, Partner at Ernst & Young

🕒11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Keynote Talk – Prof. Rajat Subhra Chakraborty

Keynote

👤 Prof. Rajat Subhra Chakraborty, IIT Kharagpur

Topic: Can I Trust My Eyes? Introduction to Image Morphing and Digital Image Forensics

🕒2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Keynote Talk – Prof. Santhi Thilagam

Keynote

👤 Prof. Santhi Thilagam, NIT Surathkal

Topic: IoT Security

🕒3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Keynote Talk – Prof. Muttukrishnan Rajarajan

Keynote

👤 Prof. Muttukrishnan Rajarajan, Institute for Cyber Security, UK

Topic: Translating Digital Security Research & Innovation to Commercialization

CyberTEA CTF

Test your skills in our upcoming cybersecurity competition.

Register on Unstop
Round 1

Round 1: The Brew Begins

Theme: Warm-Up & Recon

Round 1 serves as an introduction to the CyberTEA CTF experience. Participants will explore a variety of challenge categories and develop a solid understanding of the competition format. The focus of this round is on foundational cybersecurity concepts across areas such as web exploitation, cryptography, forensics, and OSINT. This stage is designed to be accessible while still encouraging problem-solving and collaboration. It's a great opportunity for participants to engage with one another, share ideas, and build momentum for the next phase of the event.

Date:25 October 4pm - 11:59pm
Duration:8 hours
Objective:Solve as many challenges as possible to qualify for Round 2.
Round 2

Round 2: The Strong Brew

Theme: Advanced Infusion

Round 2 increases the difficulty and depth of the challenges. Participants will face more complex problems that require critical thinking, technical knowledge, and teamwork. This round is aimed at testing advanced skills in areas such as reverse engineering, exploitation, and advanced cryptography. The second round highlights creativity, persistence, and collaboration under pressure. Competitors who advance to this stage will demonstrate not only technical expertise but also strategic problem-solving abilities.

Date:2 November 12pm - 11:59pm
Duration:12 hours
Objective:Compete for top ranks and demonstrate mastery of advanced cybersecurity challenges.

Challenge Categories

Web Exploitation

All Levels

Discover and exploit vulnerabilities in web applications.

Cryptography

All Levels

Break codes, decrypt messages, and solve cipher challenges.

Reverse Engineering

Intermediate

Analyze and understand compiled programs and binaries.

Steganography

Advanced

Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in program binaries.

Network Forensics

All Levels

Analyze digital evidence to solve security puzzles.

OSINT

Beginner

Use open-source intelligence to solve challenges.

Registration

Join CyberTEA 2025 - A 5-Day Virtual Workshop on Cybersecurity
How to Register

Step 1: Pay the registration fee using the provided Bank/QR details.

Step 2: Complete the Registration Form with your payment info.

Step 3: Save the payment receipt — this is required for confirmation at the event.

Registration Fee
Participation TypeEarly Registration (till 20 Oct 2025)Regular Registration
IndianForeignIndianForeign
B.Tech/MS/M.Tech/PhD₹ 500$ 50₹ 1000$ 80
Faculty₹ 1000$ 70₹ 1500$ 100
Industry Person₹ 1500$ 100₹ 2000$ 130

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Name of Beneficiary: IIIT SRI CITY CHITTOOR OPEX ACCOUNT

Account Number: 110167506587

IFSC Code: CNRB0013247

Bank Name: Canara Bank

Branch: Sri City

Foreign Participants

Please use SWIFT/International transfer methods. Contact neha.a@iiits.in for assistance.

A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors
Ministry of Electronics and Information TechnologyISEAIIT SponsorCystar

Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals behind CyberTea 2025

Vedant Kesarwani

Vedant Kesarwani

Organizer

Ritovan Dasgupta

Ritovan Dasgupta

Website Lead

Husaamuddin Ahmed

Husaamuddin Ahmed

Website Team

Pranjal Srivastava

Pranjal Srivastava

Website Team

Kamran Ahmed

Kamran Ahmed

Website Team

Shyam Modi

Shyam Modi

CTF Team

Yagyansh Gupta

Yagyansh Gupta

CTF Team