Two Day National Level Workshop On “Blockchain-Driven Trust and Generative AI-Powered Security in Cyber-Physical Systems: A Quantum Leap in Defense Mechanisms”, KPR Institute Engineering and Technology, Autonomous Engineering Institution, Coimbatore, India

Actual Outcomes

• Participants gained practical exposure to both IoT security practices and blockchain development tools.

• Faculty members enhanced their pedagogical strategies for teaching emerging technologies.

• Encouraged interdisciplinary collaboration for future research and project proposals in blockchain and AI security.

• Initiated plans for student startup incubation in AI-driven cybersecurity tools.

  Event Schedule

  • Day 1: March 21, 2025
    Workshop on: Cyber Security for IoT
    Resource Person: Mr. S. Mohammed Harris, Technical Advisor, KRISHTEC, Coimbatore

  • Day 2: March 22, 2025
    Workshop on: Blockchain-Driven Security Systems
    Resource Person: Mr. Arunachalam Jayaraman, Founder and CEO, Talkgram, Coimbatore

  Objectives of the Workshop

  • Explore blockchain technology for building trust and transparency in cyber-physical systems.

  • Investigate the role of Generative AI in enhancing cybersecurity.

  • Develop innovative defense mechanisms through the integration of blockchain and AI.

  • Address the challenges in deployment and scalability of these technologies.

  • Promote collaboration between academia, industry experts, and policy makers.

  Topics Covered

  • Introduction to Blockchain & the Internet

  • Blockchain in Finance and Security

  • Bitcoin and Ethereum Protocols

  • Smart Contracts and DApps

  • Solidity Programming

  • Token Standards (ERC-20 & ERC-721)

  • Generative AI applications in cybersecurity

  • Integration of Blockchain and AI for Resilient Systems

  Resource Persons

  1. Mr. S. Mohammed Harris

     • Shared insights on IoT security challenges, cyber-attacks, and real-time threat detection.

     • Engaged participants with practical sessions on network and IoT threat simulations.

  2. Mr. Arunachalam Jayaraman

     • Delivered a comprehensive session on blockchain technology, smart contracts, and AI-based threat mitigation.

     • Provided hands-on exposure to Solidity programming and blockchain use cases.

  Participants

  • Total Registrations: 80+

  • Participants from: Engineering Colleges, Research Institutions, and Industry

  • Demographics: UG/PG students, Faculty, Research Scholars, and Developers