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Achievements

Second Prize Winners: FAiMN — Firefighters Assistant IoT Monitoring Network: April 2026

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We are proud to share that Team Aura from the ECS Department, comprising final year students Purva Ambre, Ananya Pulgaonkar, Resha Nayak, and Tanisha Maji, secured Second Place at the Inter-College Project Competition Avishkar 2026 held at Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues Institute of Technology. Their remarkable achievement reflects the team’s unwavering dedication and hard work toward their innovative project, FAiMN. The project stands out as a novel and forward-thinking initiative, showcasing creativity, technical excellence, and a strong commitment to problem-solving. This accomplishment is a testament to their perseverance, teamwork, and passion for innovation.

This project is mentored by Ms. Manjusha Kulkarni.

 

Team Aura from the ECS Department secured First Place at the Inter-College Project Competition TECHEXPO.-March 2026

 

 

 

We are proud to share that Team Aura from the ECS Department, comprising final year students Purva Ambre, Ananya Pulgaonkar, Resha Nayak, and Tanisha Maji, secured First Place at the Inter-College Project Competition TECHEXPO held at Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, on 18th March 2026. Their remarkable achievement reflects the team’s unwavering dedication and hard work toward their innovative project, FAiMN. The project stands out as a novel and forward-thinking initiative, showcasing creativity, technical excellence, and a strong commitment to problem-solving. This accomplishment is a testament to their perseverance, teamwork, and passion for innovation.

This project is mentored by Ms. Manjusha Kulkarni.

Solar Decathlon India (SDI) 2025–26 Challenge

We are proud to announce that Team CoolOps from SAKEC made a remarkable impact at the prestigious Solar Decathlon India.

Achievement:
 Secured a position in the Top 18 teams nationwide
Received funding support of ₹25,000

Category: Product Challenge (Residential Cooling Retrofit)

Project Title:
AIRA – Compact Thermoelectric Cooling & Air Purification System

Project Highlights:

  • Developed two innovative cooling systems:
    • Aluminum Channels Cooling (no moving parts – energy efficient)
    • Radiant Cooling System
  • Designed specifically to address core cutting challenges in Mumbai homes
  • Functions as both an Air Conditioner + Air Purifier
  • Portable, plug-and-play solution for modern urban living

Faculty Team Lead: Ms. Shilpa Patil

Faculty Advisors:

  • Jagdish Sarode
  • Shwetha Shetty

This achievement reflects strong innovation in sustainable cooling technologies and reinforces our commitment to real-world problem solving and environmental responsibility

Duration: 4 Months | Team Size: 5 Students

Students:

  • Vedant Chavan
  • Vedant Khadke
  • Rishi Singh
  • Krishna Gupta
  • Tusab Bopche

 

1st Runner up in Sustainability Ideathon 2K26

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We are proud to share that our students showcased their innovation and commitment towards sustainability at the Sustainability Ideathon 2K26, organized by the Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology Green Club.

🏆 Achievement Highlight:
Our students secured a cash prize of ₹1000 under the category:
🌍 Sustainable Cities & Climate Resilience

💡 Their idea focused on addressing real-world challenges related to urban sustainability and climate adaptation, reflecting creativity, technical knowledge, and social responsibility.

👏 This accomplishment highlights the students’ dedication to building a greener and more sustainable future.

Project Title: AIRA (a thermoelectric cooling and Air purification system designed to solve the problem of core cutting and avoid structure damage to buildings and does not produce any harmful gases)

Students:

  • Vedant Chavan
  • Vedant Khadke
  • Rishi Singh
  • Krishna Gupta
  • Tusab Bopche

Mentor: Ms. Shilpa Patil

1st Runner up at National Level Chipmonk hackathon, 2026

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The EXTC Department of Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College (SAKEC), in collaboration with Monk9 Tech, SAKEC IIC, and the SAKEC Student Council, successfully organized a national-level hackathon with support from ARK Infosolutions.

A total of 82 teams participated in this two-month-long competition, out of which the top 27 teams qualified for the Final Round held on 10th April 2026 at SAKEC.

We are proud to announce that our students emerged as winners at the national level. 🎉 They secured a cash prize of ₹20,000 and also received an exclusive opportunity to have their chip design developed by Monk9 Tech, offering valuable industry exposure and hands-on experience.

Students:

  • Sumit Desai
  • Dhruv Gite
  • Shreedhar Avate
  • Vedant Patil

Mentor: Shwetha Shetty

Student Achievements

Academic year 2025-26:

The EXTC Department of Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College (SAKEC), in collaboration with Monk9 Tech, SAKEC IIC, and the SAKEC Student Council, successfully organized a national-level hackathon with support from ARK Infosolutions.

A total of 82 teams participated in this two-month-long competition, out of which the top 27 teams qualified for the Final Round held on 10th April 2026 at SAKEC.

We are proud to announce that our students emerged as winners at the national level. 🎉 They secured a cash prize of ₹20,000 and also received an exclusive opportunity to have their chip design developed by Monk9 Tech, offering valuable industry exposure and hands-on experience.

Vedant Chavan, Vedant Khadke, Rishi Singh, Krishna G., and Tusab B. secured First Place in the Tantravihra VIT Project Competition.

The team was also awarded a cash prize of ₹25,000 by SDI in recognition of their outstanding project and innovative contribution.

🏆 Department Achievement – Project Competition

Yash Vyas and Monish Shah secured First Prize in the Project Competition at the Tech Expo held on 20th February 2026 for their innovative project titled “Dhvani – The Sound You Feel.”

Their project showcased a unique and impactful approach, reflecting technical excellence and creativity.

 

The Best Student Chapter Award was received under IUCEE, and as part of the IASf 2026 Student Chapter Project Showcase,
the project “Nirbhaya: Real Time Threat Detection for Women Safety ” from our department was successfully showcased by Third Year (TY-EXTC) students.
The project was presented by Team Innovanauts, led by Project Team Lead –
  • Ansh Sudhir Singh
  • Karan Chauhan
  • Sujal Kekan
  • Chandankumar Singh

Mentor: Shwetha Shetty

The Student Chapter Head is Vedant Chavan (Final Year EXTC).

The project “AIR-GUARD”, was shortlisted in the Zonal Round (Zone X – Engineering) at Aavishkar Research Convention 2025, organized by the University of Mumbai.

Team Members:

  • Viral Jain
  • Vidhi Gajra

Mentor: Mamta Tikaria

 

Winners at ANSYS Technology Day & Student Challenge 2025!

🏆 Winners:
🥇First Prize:  Ved Kokane – Final Year, EXTC

🥉 Third Prize: Sonal Samai – Final Year, EXTC

Academic year 2024-25

SY team has been shortlisted at the institute and regional levels of the 5G Hackathon 2025 and was selected for the national-level presentation

Regional_Evaluation_Committee_5GInnovationHackathon2025_0

Title: NAYAN: Advanced Anti-Terrorism Surveillance System Communication using 5G

TEAM MEMBERS:

  • SINGH CHANDANKUMAR LALIT
  • MORE ATHARVA MANGESH
  • KOTLAAPURE AANVII ANIL and
  • BHANGARE TANISHA DILIP

Mentor: Shwetha Shetty

Solar Decathlon India Finalist: A competition focused on Net Zero and Sustainable Innovation

Team members: Vedant Chavan, Vedant Bhadwale, Rishi Singh, Kunal Pisal

Received amount of 1, 25000 for the project Residential Cooling Retrofit Division.

The SAKEC team worked on designing a scalable retrofit solution that reduces cooling energy demand while remaining cost-effective for middle-income households. The design combined passive cooling strategies, energy modeling, and innovative materials, tailored for hot and humid climates.

Mentor: Ms. Shilpa Patil

Inter college poster competition under OSCILLATION 2025

Secured 2nd place at CONVERGENCE: Intelligent Robot

  • Students: Ware Aryan, Varad Chopdar, Manas Desai, Atharva Daamle
  • Mentor(s): Dr. T.P. Vinutha, Shwetha Shetty

ISF Congress 2025 – Connected Everything: IoT and Smart Systems for the Future

TechSymposium – Paper Presentation

Prize Paper Title Name of Students  Name of College
First Zero Hazard Unmanned Exploration Surveillance (ZEUS) Udit Shishodiya, 

Shreyans Vora, Shreeya Kadam, Ananyaa Kotlaapure, 

 Shah And Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College

Mentor: Dr. Rohan Borgalli

InnovateX – Live Project Demonstration

Prize Project Title Name of Students  Name of College
First Modernizing Candlelight Testing: Leveraging IoT for Accurate and Safe Toxic Gas Detection in Indian Sewage Pipelines Sanika Vivek Tajane, Zaid Sagir Ahmed Ansari, Anujkumar Yadav, Suraj Nile Shah and Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College
Third Breathe Clean Vidhi Navin Gajra, Viral Kantilal Jain Shah and Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College

Mentor: Ms. Mamta Tikaria

VisionBoard – Poster Exhibition

Prize Poster Title Name of Students        Name of College
Third  AI – Based Wagon Weight Tracker Sanidha Nilamani Panda, Aayush Yashwant Patil, Siddhesh Suresh Sharma, Mithil Naresh Ega      Shah And Anchor Kutchhi                           Engineering College

Mentor: Dr. T. P. Vinutha

Academic year:2023-24

TechVision – Project Poster Presentation Competition 2024 Winners

  • 1st Prize: Yash Shere, Eesha Shah and Darshil Patel, BE- EXTC
  • Mentor: Mr. Jagdish Sarode, Shwetha Shetty
  • Project Title: “ElectraRecruit: Connecting EXTC Students with Core Domain Careers”

  • 2nd Prize: Prathamesh Paikade, Karthik Poojary, Sarvesh Salkar and Yogesh Thombare, BE- EXTC
  • Mentor: Mr. Rohan Borgalli
  • Project Title: “Virtual Eyes: Deep Learning Vision for visually Impaired”

  • 3rd Prize: Varad Chopdar, Manas Desai, Chaitanya Toraskar, Siddhesh Bagwe
  • Mentor: Shwetha Shetty
  • Project Title: “Extracting Vocal Essence Flute Signal Elimination via Filtering”

Academic year:2022-23

Faculty Awards and Appreciation

 

Dr. T. P. Vinutha received the Best Presenter Award at the Faculty Patent Showcase during SAKEC Tech Symposium 2026 for presenting the patent titled “Autonomous IoT Based Railway Wagon Monitoring and Load Balancing System and Method.

Ms. Mamta Tikaria mentored the project “AIR-GUARD” which was shortlisted in the Zonal Round (Zone X – Engineering) at Aavishkar Research Convention 2025, organized by the University of Mumbai.

Dr. Pramod Parshuram Bhavarthe received the IACC Best Researcher Award from the International Advanced Computing Community in recognition of outstanding research contributions in the field of advanced computing

Rohan Appasaheb Borgalli received the ISRD International Preeminent Academic Excellence Award 2022 from the International Institute of Organized Research in recognition of outstanding academic and research contributions

Rohan Appasaheb Borgalli received the National Faculty Award 2022–2023 (Best Researcher Award) from the Novel Research Academy in recognition of outstanding research contributions in science and technology.

Students Achieve 3rd Prize at Hakron 24-Hour Hackathon-Jan 2026

Students from the institute achieved an impressive milestone by securing 3rd Prize at the Hakron – 24 Hour Hackathon with prize money of Rs. 10,000, organized by Newton School of Technology, held from 31st January to 1st February 2026. The event challenged participants to design and develop innovative solutions within a 24-hour time frame.

The team Neon Cortex, consisting of Dhanshree Porwal, Rajat Adsule, Mehtab Ali, Sayali Bhagwat, and Aditya Dherange, developed an innovative project titled “AI Vital Health.” The project is an AI-powered Hospital Management System that utilizes intelligent AI agents to enhance hospital operations.

The proposed solution focuses on efficient patient management, prioritization of emergency cases, and reduction of administrative workload through smart automation and data-driven insights. The system aims to improve hospital workflow efficiency and support better healthcare delivery.

This achievement reflects the students’ innovation, teamwork, and technical capabilities, bringing pride to the institution.

 

 

 

 

Best Paper Award,IEEE International Conference on Communication, Computing and Emerging Technologies (IC3ET) 2026.

Information Technology Department proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement at the IEEE International Conference on Communication, Computing and Emerging Technologies (IC3ET) 2026. at Vidyavardhini’s College of Engineering & Technology.

Our research paper titled “AnonHire: A Decentralized Framework for Private and Verifiable Credentials” has been honored with the Best Paper Award. This recognition underscores the innovative spirit, strong research culture, and academic excellence fostered within the IT Department at SAKEC.

👩‍💻 Student Researchers
Vatsh Chheda
Steven Sawant
Kaustubh Angre
Shresth Gupta

👩‍🏫 Faculty Mentor
Dr. Smita Bansod


We also acknowledge the unwavering support of our college management, our respected Principal Dr. Bhavesh Patel, and Head of IT Department Dr. Swati Nadkarni, whose encouragement has been instrumental in achieving this milestone.This award marks yet another step forward in SAKEC’s commitment to research, innovation, and technological advancement.

Instructor Leadership Award 2026 at the Cisco Networking Academy India, Dr. Rashmi Malvankar


Instructor Leadership Award 2026 at the Cisco Networking Academy India Leadership Summit 2026, held on 18th February 2026 at Cisco Systems, Bangalore.
The Department is proud to share that Dr. Rashmi Malvankar was conferred the Instructor Leadership Award 2026 at the Cisco Networking Academy India Leadership Summit 2026, held on 18th February 2026 at Cisco Systems, Bangalore. The award recognizes her leadership, dedication to academic excellence, and significant contributions to enhancing student learning and engagement through the Cisco Networking Academy initiatives.

Participation of PG students in 19th Avishkar Research Convention 2024

The three PG Computer Engineering students Mr. Rohan Shah, Ms. Chahat Tandon and Mr. Akash Prabhudesai of batch 2022-2024 actively participated in the 19th Avishkar Research Convention 2024, which is a large-scale research convention in Maharashtra, organized to foster a research culture among students from undergraduate to doctoral levels. It involves students presenting their research projects, with the convention taking place in multiple tiers, starting at the district level and progressing to zonal and state levels.  Mr. Rohan Shah (Third Rank) and Ms. Chahat Tandon (Consolation Prize) achieved notable outcomes at the Final round of University of Mumbai. These achievements reflect the students’ strong research orientation and the department’s commitment to promoting academic and innovative excellence.

Faculty Achievement – Dr.Virendra Koli- International Post-Doctoral Fellowship-January 2026

The Department of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS), Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College (SAKEC), proudly congratulates Dr. Virendra Koli on being awarded a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), Singapore.

This prestigious international fellowship recognizes Dr. Koli’s significant contributions to research and his academic excellence in the field of Electronics and Computer Science. The fellowship provides an opportunity to engage in advanced research, collaborate with international experts, and contribute to cutting-edge technological developments.

Dr. Koli’s achievement reflects the strong research culture fostered by the ECS Department and reinforces SAKEC’s commitment to promoting faculty research, global collaboration, and academic excellence.

The ECS Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Virendra Koli and wishes him continued success in his research endeavors and future academic pursuits.

Student Achievement – Patent Granted to Mr. Shashwat Shukla-Nov 2025

The Department of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) proudly announces that our student, Mr. Shashwat Shukla from Final year B.Tech has received a patent grant from the Indian Patent Office, Government of India, reflecting the department’s strong research culture and encouragement towards innovation and intellectual property creation.

A patent titled “An Automated System and Method for Calculating Thickness and Wear Coefficients of Coating” has been granted (Patent No. 574771) under the provisions of the Patents Act, 1970, for a period of 20 years from the date of filing.

Patent Details:

Patent Title: An Automated System and Method for Calculating Thickness and Wear Coefficients of Coating

Patent Number: 574771

Application Number: 202421049362, Certificate link

Date of Filing: 27 June 2024

Date of Grant: 28 November 2025

Granting Authority: The Patent Office, Government of India

Patentees / Inventors:

Dr. Namrataa Kkommineni

Dr. Bhavesh Patel

Vivek Ramsi Gagiya

Omkar Manohar Dalvi

Shashwat Akhilesh Shukla-ECS Student from Final year B.Tech

This achievement highlights the successful integration of research methodology, technical innovation, and problem-solving skills among ECS students, under the guidance of faculty mentors. It also aligns with the department’s objectives of promoting research, entrepreneurship, and industry-relevant solutions.

The ECS Department congratulates the team and faculty members for this significant accomplishment and encourages students to actively engage in research, patents, and technology development activities.

The Best Student Chapter Award was received under IUCEE, and as part of the IASf 2026 Student Chapter Project Showcase,

The Best Student Chapter Award was received under IUCEE, and as part of the IASf 2026 Student Chapter Project Showcase,
the project “Nirbhaya: Real Time Threat Detection for Women Safety ” from our department was successfully showcased by Third Year (TY-EXTC) students.
The project was presented by Team Innovanauts, led by Project Team Lead –
  • Ansh Sudhir Singh
  • Karan Chauhan
  • Sujal Kekan
  • Chandankumar Singh

Mentor: Shwetha Shetty

The Student Chapter Head is Vedant Chavan (Final Year EXTC).

Avishkar Project Competition Winners -December 2025

The Department is proud of our student achievers who performed well and were selected for the Final round in the Avishkar Project Competition, December 2025

The following Groups from ECS department were selected for final round of ‘Avishkar’: Mumbai University Project competition in December 2025.

SR.No Group Leader Name Mentor Name Project Title
1 Ambre Purva Prashant

 

  Manjusha     Kulkarni FAiMN – Firefighter Assistant IoT-based Monitoring Network
2 Anvay Mayekar

 

 Dr. Asha Durafe SIRA (Spider Inspired Robotic Architecture): The Hexapod
3 Abhishek Kumar Singh Santosh Kamble An IOT based Wearable System module for Monitoring of the Health Parameters of the user.

 
4 Hrutika Adepu Anita Nalawade Smart AgroShield

 
5 Arnav Thakoor  Shikha Gupta CrypTalk – Secure Communication Device

 
6 Vedant Kamble Deepika Patil Smart Glasses Powered By AI

 

 

Periscope Healthcare Hackathon- Dec 2025

Department of Electronics and Computer Science congratulates Aaditya Jaiswar (TY ECS), Samyak Dandge (TY ECS), Sairaj Sawant (Final Year ECS) for winning First Prize worth Rs. 1 Lakh at the Periscope Healthcare Hackathon 2025 for their project: Arogyasense, an AI-powered elderly-care wearable that tracks vitals, detects falls, predicts glucose trends, and triggers real-time caregiver alerts.

The project was guided by ECS Faculty Dr. Dibyalekha Nayak.

 

NPTEL Student Achievers 2025-26

The Department congratulates our students who have performed extremely well in the NPTEL Exams 2025-26
Vignesh Vijay Kamath – Big Data Computing – Score 83% (ELITE + SILVER)
Sayali Rahul Bhagwat- Programming In Java- Score 81% (ELITE + SILVER)
Pushkar Arun Kadam- Big Data Computing – Score 79% (ELITE + SILVER)
Ashish Kumar Yadav – Cloud Computing- Score 64% (ELITE)
Yash Sachin Dumbre- Data Structure and Algorithms using Java -Score 54%
Tiwari Aditya Anand – Introduction to Machine Learning – Score 41%

NPTEL Staff Achievers 2025-26

We congratulate the following staff members of our department who have successfully completed NPTEL examinations in the academic year 2025-26
Dr. Asha Durafe – Cyber Security and Privacy – Elite
Prof. Shikha Gupta – Robotics – Elite

IUCEE International Educator Certification Program – Spring 2025-Ms. Deepika Patil

Ms. Deepika P. Patil, faculty member of the Department of Electronics and Computer Science at Shah and Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, successfully participated in the IUCEE International Educator Certification Program (IIECP) – Spring 2025, organized by the Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE). The program aimed to enhance teaching effectiveness through innovative, learner-centric, and outcome-based educational practices. Through active participation and reflective learning, Ms. Patil showcased her dedication to academic excellence and continuous professional development in engineering education.

Laurels at IEEE EU-REKA 2025

We are pleased to share that two teams from Department of Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design And Technology) have won laurels at IEEE EU-REKA 2025, organized by the IEEE Pune Section.

We are very thankful to Mr. Nilesh Ranpura, Sr. Director Engineering ASIC@ eInfochips Pvt Ltd, Mr. Bhavin Kakani,Sr.Engineer, @ eInfochips Pvt Ltd, Dr. Dipesh Panchal, Physical Design Engineer @ eInfochips Pvt Ltd and Prasanna Prakash Shah, Director-Engineering ASIC @ eInfochips for their guidance and motivation .The team demonstrated excellence in innovation and problem-solving in the field of VLSI design and technology, showcasing their dedication and technical competence on this prestigious platform. We sincerely thank the principal, Dr.Bhavesh Patel and the management of Shah And Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College for their encouragement and support.

Congratulations to Team VLSI SMILER, Department of Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design And Technology) for securing the Second Place in IEEE EU-REKA 2025, organized by the IEEE Pune Section.

Team Composition:

·         Project Mentor: Ms. Aprajita Bera

·         Team Lead: Mr. Adnan Bagwan

·         Team Members: Mr. Chinmay Vanage, Ms. Devashree Surve, and Mr. Aditya Shinde

Congratulations to our second team : Bone Health Initiative Department of Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design And Technology) for securing place in TOP 15 in IEEE EU-REKA 2025, organized by the IEEE Pune Section.

Team Composition:

·         Project Mentor: Ms.Nibha Desai

·         Team Lead: Ms. Janhavi Kshirsagar

·         Team Members: Ms.Bhaveeka Badugu, Mr.Aditya Ashok and Mr.Vedant Sattarkar

This recognition highlights the collective efforts of the team and their commitment to advancing technical knowledge through impactful research and design. We congratulate them for this significant achievement and wish them continued success in future endeavors.

IEI NMLC-FCRIT Excellence Award 2025-Dr. Asha Durafe

The Department of Electronics and Computer Science, Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College (SAKEC) is delighted to share that Dr. Asha Durafe has been
honored with the IEI NMLC-FCRIT Excellence Award 2025 for Research Excellence in Teaching Faculty (Regional Category).
The award was jointly presented by The Institution of Engineers (India), Navi Mumbai Local Centre and Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology, Vashi, at the Excellence Awards Ceremony held on 16th September 2025 at IEI Centre Belapur, Navi Mumbai.

Excellence in Teaching Profession Award, Global Saraswati Sanman 2025, Ms. Swati Suchak

Ms. Swati Ankit Suchak has been honored with the Global Saraswati Sanman 2025 – Excellence in Teaching Profession Award on September 14, 2025. The award was presented by Shree Lohana Mahaparishad at Ahmedabad and received at the hands of Dr. Shri Kuberbhai Dindor, Hon’ble Minister of Education & Tribal Development, Government of Gujarat, and Shri Satishbhai Vithlani, President & Chairman of Shree Lohana Mahaparishad at Ahmedabad.

NPTEL Student Achievers 2024-25

The Department congratulates our students who have performed extremely well in the NPTEL Exams 2024-25

Sushant Dhobale – Data Structures and Algorithms Using Java- Score 52

Ananya Prashant Fulgaonkar- Software Testing- Score 48

Rutuja Katagi – Python for Data Science – Score 77 (Elite + Silver)

Hrutu Shinde- Python for Data Science – Score 62 (Elite)

Shlok Sandri – Python for Data Science – Score 68 (Elite)

Rakshit Diwani – Programming in Java – Score 82 (Elite + Silver)

Atharva Avhad – Joy of Computing using Python – Score 62 (Elite)

 

Best Paper Award- Dr. Sarika Bukkawar

 

The department congratulates Dr. Sarika Bukkawar for winning the Best Paper Award at the 2nd International Conference on Technologies for Energy, Agriculture and Healthcare (ICTEAH 2025) for her paper titled IOT in Pisciculture : Revolutionising Fish Farming for Cleaner Water Ecosystem.

The conference was held at K J Somaiya School of Engineering, Somaiya Vidyavihar University Mumbai, on 5th and 6th June 2025.

Shortlisted at the institute and regional levels of the 5G Hackathon 2025

SY team has been shortlisted at the institute and regional levels of the 5G Hackathon 2025 and was selected for the national-level presentation

Regional_Evaluation_Committee_5GInnovationHackathon2025_0

Title: NAYAN: Advanced Anti-Terrorism Surveillance System Communication using 5G

TEAM MEMBERS:

  • SINGH CHANDANKUMAR LALIT
  • MORE ATHARVA MANGESH
  • KOTLAAPURE AANVII ANIL and
  • BHANGARE TANISHA DILIP

Mentor: Shwetha Shetty

CYSE ACHIEVEMENTS

🏆To Shivshankar Bhutekar –  Heartiest Congratulations! 🎉

Date: Jul–Dec 2025
Details: We are delighted to congratulate Mr. Shivashankar Bhutekar , Assistant Professor, Department of Cyber Security, Shah And Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College , on earning the prestigious 𝐍𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐋 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐋 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🌟
📘 NPTEL Courses Successfully Completed (Jul–Oct 2025):
▪ Theory of Computation
▪ Cyber Security and Privacy
▪ Practical Cyber Security for Cyber Security Practitioners
▪ Introduction to Algorithms and Analysis
▪ Advanced Distributed Systems
👏 This outstanding accomplishment reflects his strong dedication, academic rigor, and commitment to continuous professional development. Such achievements set a powerful example for our students and inspire the academic community.
🚀 Wishing him continued success and many more milestones in his academic journey!
✨ About NPTEL Recognitions (Jul–Dec 2025):
🔹 NPTEL Believer
✔ Appeared for 4/5/6/7 NPTEL exams in a semester
✔ Successfully earned certification in at least 4 courses
🔹 NPTEL Discipline Star
✔ Completed courses totaling 50+ weeks
✔ All courses within a single discipline (as per SWAYAM classification)
✔ Secured a minimum score of 55 in each course

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🌟 National Teachers’ Award 2025 🌟

Date: 5 September 2025
Details : Honored with the National Award to Teachers 2025 by the Hon’ble President of India, Dr. Nilakshi Jain is a leading academician and cyber security expert with over 17 years of experience in teaching, research, mentorship, and technology leadership. As Professor and Head of the Cyber Security Department at SAKEC, Mumbai, she has authored nine widely acclaimed textbooks, published over 70 research papers, filed 12 patents, and guided numerous award-winning student teams. Her work extends to national collaborations with the Indian Army, Navy, NGOs, and industry, driving impactful cyber awareness, innovation, and digital empowerment initiatives. Profile available at: https://nilakshijain.com/

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🏆Global Award Winners at the Intel® AI Global Impact Festival 2025 🌍

Date: September 2025
Details: We are thrilled to share that students from the SAKEC Cyber Security Department have brought global glory to India by winning at the Intel® AI Global Impact Festival 2025 — a prestigious platform celebrating innovation and social impact through Artificial Intelligence.

✨ Winning Team:
Jayan Shah, Pratham Shah, and Shubham Kolaskar
Mentored by Dr. Nilakshi Jain,  Maj Vineet Kumar (he/him) and Dr. Shwetambari Borade
Project Title: “Deepfake Detective: Securing Social Integrity, Uncovering Faux AI Content”
💰 Each winner receives $2000 in prizes along with an Intel Global Certificate, making a total of $6000 (approximately ₹5,32,800) for the team.

🎉 Heartiest congratulations to our talented students for showcasing innovation, integrity, and excellence on a global platform — bringing immense pride to Shah And Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College (SAKEC)! 💫
🙏 Special thanks to Dr Bhavesh Patel Sir (Principal SAKEC), for his visionary leadership and constant encouragement toward fostering global excellence.

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🎯 Proud Moment for the Cyber Security department , Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College!

Date: August 2025
Details: Our students were recently invited by Project Cell, Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering (CRCE), Bandra to conduct an engaging and insightful Cyber Security Session for their students.
The session introduced participants to the world of Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions and the fundamentals of Cyber Security, with a focus on hands-on learning and real-world applications.

Our students — Kayaan Billimoria, Shamlaan Sayyed, and Shubham Kolaskar — led multiple interactive segments:
🔹 Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) & Digital Forensics – by Kayaan Billimoria, providing insights into digital investigation techniques and intelligence gathering.
🔹 Getting Started with CTFs – by Shamlaan Sayyed, guiding students on how to begin their journey in Cyber Security competitions.
🔹 Reverse Engineering & Binary Exploitation – by Shubham Kolaskar , covering the fundamentals of program analysis, exploitation, and malware behavior.
The Department congratulates them for representing SAKEC and inspiring fellow students to explore Cyber Security through practical, challenge-based learning.

A heartfelt thanks to Project Cell, FRCRCE, for the wonderful invitation and collaboration in promoting cybersecurity awareness and skills among engineering students! 💻🔐

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🏆Rising Star in Cybersecurity Award – Ms. Meghali Kalyankar

Date: Sep 2025
Details: 🌟 Proud Moment in Cybersecurity Shah And Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College! 🌟
We are delighted to congratulate Ms. Meghali kalyankar,  for being honored with the CSI Awards 2025, Mumbai for their outstanding contributions in the field of Cybersecurity.
🏆 Award Highlights:
✨ Rising Star in Cybersecurity Award – Ms. Meghali Kalyankar Your innovative approach, dedication to excellence, and continuous pursuit of knowledge have not only earned you this recognition but also set an inspiring example for the cybersecurity community.
This achievement is a testament to your exceptional expertise and positive impact on the industry. 🌐🔐
💐 Wishing you many more milestones ahead and continued success in shaping the future of Cybersecurity!

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🏆Congratulates the winners of the CCTV Surveillance Security & Forensics Hackathon 2.0

Date: Sep 2025
Details: 🌟 Congratulations to our Champions! 🌟
SAKEC Cyber Security Department proudly congratulates the winners of the CCTV Surveillance Security & Forensics Hackathon 2.0, organized by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
🏆 North Indians – Second Prize (₹1,00,000)
HARSHAL SAHANI (TY)
Shlok Rawat (TY)
🥉 4Cyber Warriors – Consolation Prize (₹10,000)
Kayaan Billimoria (TY)
Shamlaan Sayyed (TY)
Kushagra Tiwari (TY)
🥉 D-Code Unit – Consolation Prize (₹10,000)
Sayee Patil (TY)
Vaidehi Pathak (TY)
Purva Nalawade (TY)
We are truly proud of your remarkable achievements and innovation in the field of CCTVTech and DigitalForensics. 🚀
The Award Ceremony was graced by eminent leaders:
👤 Shri Alok Ranjan, DG, BPR&D
👤 Shri Ravi Joseph Lokku, ADG, BPR&D
👤 Shri Gopesh Agrawal, IG/Director (Mod), BPR&D
👤 Maj. Vineet Kumar (he/him), Founder & Global President, CyberPeace

And heartfelt gratitude to our principal Dr Bhavesh Patel Sir for the constant guidance and support.

✨ Heartiest congratulations to all winners and participants for their dedication and creativity throughout this journey. You inspire us all!

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🏆✨ Cybersecurity Educator/Trainer of the Year Award – Dr Shwetambari Borade

Date: Sep 2025
Details: 🌟 Proud Moment in Cybersecurity Shah And Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College! 🌟
We are delighted to congratulate Dr. Shwetambari Borade Borade for being honored with the CSI Awards 2025, Mumbai for their outstanding contributions in the field of Cybersecurity.
🏆 Award Highlights:
✨ Cybersecurity Educator/Trainer of the Year Award – Dr Shwetambari Borade
Your innovative approach, dedication to excellence, and continuous pursuit of knowledge have not only earned you this recognition but also set an inspiring example for the cybersecurity community.
This achievement is a testament to your exceptional expertise and positive impact on the industry. 🌐🔐
💐 Wishing you many more milestones ahead and continued success in shaping the future of Cybersecurity!

 

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🏆Rising Star in Cybersecurity Award – Ms. Priyanka Singh

Date: Sep 2025
Details: 🌟 Proud Moment in Cybersecurity Shah And Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College! 🌟
We are delighted to congratulate  Ms. Priyanka Singh, for being honored with the CSI Awards 2025, Mumbai for their outstanding contributions in the field of Cybersecurity.
🏆 Award Highlights:
✨ Rising Star in Cybersecurity Award – Ms. Priyanka Singh
Your innovative approach, dedication to excellence, and continuous pursuit of knowledge have not only earned you this recognition but also set an inspiring example for the cybersecurity community.
This achievement is a testament to your exceptional expertise and positive impact on the industry. 🌐🔐
💐 Wishing you many more milestones ahead and continued success in shaping the future of Cybersecurity!

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🏆 ✨ Rising Star in Cybersecurity Award – Dr. Rupali Vairagade

Date: Sep 2025
Details: 🌟 Proud Moment in Cybersecurity Shah And Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College! 🌟
We are delighted to congratulate Ms.  Dr. Rupali Vairagade, for being honored with the CSI Awards 2025, Mumbai for their outstanding contributions in the field of Cybersecurity.
🏆 Award Highlights:
✨ Rising Star in Cybersecurity Award – Dr. Rupali Vairagade
Your innovative approach, dedication to excellence, and continuous pursuit of knowledge have not only earned you this recognition but also set an inspiring example for the cybersecurity community.
This achievement is a testament to your exceptional expertise and positive impact on the industry. 🌐🔐
💐 Wishing you many more milestones ahead and continued success in shaping the future of Cybersecurity!

 

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🏆Cybersecurity Innovator of the Year Award – Ms. Vishakha Shinde

Date: Sep 2025
Details: 🌟 Proud Moment in Cybersecurity Shah And Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College! 🌟
We are delighted to congratulate Ms. Vishakha Shinde, for being honored with the CSI Awards 2025, Mumbai for their outstanding contributions in the field of Cybersecurity.
🏆 Award Highlights:
✨ Cybersecurity Innovator of the Year Award – Ms. Vishakha Shinde
Your innovative approach, dedication to excellence, and continuous pursuit of knowledge have not only earned you this recognition but also set an inspiring example for the cybersecurity community.
This achievement is a testament to your exceptional expertise and positive impact on the industry. 🌐🔐
💐 Wishing you many more milestones ahead and continued success in shaping the future of Cybersecurity!

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🏆SAKEC has been offering prestigious EC-Council certifications

Date: Jan 2025
Details: At SAKEC, we take pride in offering globally recognized certification programs that empower students and professionals to stay ahead in the fast-evolving digital era. Staying true to Albert Einstein’s words, “Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think,” we strive to nurture industry-ready cybersecurity professionals.
This year, the EC-Council Certified Secure Computer User (C|SCU) program witnessed remarkable success — all 11 enrolled candidates successfully achieved the certification, marking yet another milestone in our pursuit of excellence.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our instructor Ms. Meghali kalyankar for her dedicated mentorship and to Mr. KUMAR EESHAN for his unwavering support.
As proud academic partners of the EC-Council, we remain committed to our vision

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🏆SAKEC has been offering prestigious EC-Council certifications

Date: Jan 2025
Details: At Shah And Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College (SAKEC), we take immense pride in delivering world-class certification programs that empower not only our students but also external participants to stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated instructors — Ms. Priyanka Singh, Ms. Pranali Pawar, and Ms. Saraswati Mishra — for their exceptional guidance and commitment in driving this success. We also sincerely acknowledge KUMAR EESHAN for his unwavering support and mentorship throughout this journey.

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🏭 “राज्य आदर्श शिक्षक पुरस्कार २०२५” by the Be The Change Foundation.

Date: June2025
Details: 🎉 Heartiest Congratulations, Dr. Rupali Vairagade! 🎉 Department of Cyber Security, Shah And Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College!!!!
We are immensely proud to announce that Dr. Rupali Vairagade, faculty at the Department of Cyber Security, Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, Mumbai, has been honored with the “राज्य आदर्श शिक्षक पुरस्कार २०२५” by the Be The Change Foundation.
🏆 This prestigious award recognizes her unwavering dedication, innovative pedagogy, and commitment to nurturing future-ready cybersecurity professionals.
The felicitation ceremony, held at Saidarbari, Shirdi, in the esteemed presence of Padma Shri Dr. Popatrao Pawar, was a true celebration of educational excellence and societal contribution.
👏 Your achievement is a testament to the values of SAKEC—excellence, integrity, and innovation. It brings pride not just to the department but to the entire academic community.
💐 Dr. Rupali Ma’am, thank you for being a beacon of inspiration and a catalyst for change in technical education.
You remind us all why teaching is one of the greatest acts of leadership.
Let us all continue to strive for impactful education and nation-building.
We are so proud of you!

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💡 Project Expo Spotlight – CyberFrat Voyage 2025 at SAKEC 🔐✨

Date: 24th May 2025
Details: One of the most energizing and inspiring parts of CyberFrat Voyage 2025 was the Project Expo hosted by our very own SAKEC Cybersecurity students.

Held post-lunch, the expo showcased innovative, solution-driven projects in areas like malware analysis, phishing detection, cloud security, digital forensics, and more. What made it truly special was the interaction between our students and leading cybersecurity professionals — a rare opportunity where learning met real-world industry validation.

It was heartening to see our students present their work confidently to experts, receive valuable feedback, and spark deep conversations around practical cybersecurity applications.

A heartfelt thank you to all our distinguished guests who took time to engage with our students. 🙏 We sincerely thank each one of you for your time, guidance, and encouragement. Your presence made the expo experience richer and more memorable for our students.

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🏭 EC-Council Academic Certification courses — fully sponsored valued at ₹4 Lakhs!

Date: May 2025
Details:🎉 Congratulations to Our Cybersecurity Champions! 🎉
We’re incredibly proud to announce that several of our esteemed faculty members have successfully completed prestigious EC-Council Academic Certification courses — fully sponsored by EC-Council, valued at ₹4 Lakhs! 💰🎓

These globally recognized certifications reflect our faculty’s relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to staying ahead in the field of cybersecurity.
🔍 Course 3: Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA v2)
👏 Ms. Vishakha R. Shinde
🌟 We extend our heartfelt thanks to EC-Council for their generous sponsorship — enabling our educators to bring cutting-edge knowledge into the classroom and inspire the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. 🔐💼

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🏭EC-Council Academic Certification courses — fully sponsored valued at ₹4 Lakhs!

Date:  May 2025
Details: 🎉 Congratulations to Our Cybersecurity Champions! 🎉
We’re incredibly proud to announce that several of our esteemed faculty members have successfully completed prestigious EC-Council Academic Certification courses — fully sponsored by EC-Council, valued at ₹4 Lakhs! 💰🎓
🚀 These globally recognized certifications reflect our faculty’s relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to staying ahead in the field of cybersecurity.

🕵️ Course 2: Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v11)
👏 Ms. Priyanka Singh

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🏭 EC-Council Academic Certification courses — fully sponsored valued at ₹4 Lakhs!

Date: May 2025
Details: 🎉 Congratulations to Our Cybersecurity Champions! 🎉
We’re incredibly proud to announce that several of our esteemed faculty members have successfully completed prestigious EC-Council Academic Certification courses — fully sponsored by EC-Council, valued at ₹4 Lakhs! 💰🎓

These globally recognized certifications reflect our faculty’s relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to staying ahead in the field of cybersecurity.
🌐 Course 1: Certified Network Defender (CND v3)
👏 Ms. Pranali Pawar
🌟 We extend our heartfelt thanks to EC-Council for their generous sponsorship — enabling our educators to bring cutting-edge knowledge into the classroom and inspire the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. 🔐💼

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🏭 Achievement at the Asia Education Conclave & Awards 2025

Date: 31st May 2025
Details: We are thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement at the Asia Education Conclave & Awards 2025, a prestigious platform that celebrates Excellence in Education across Asia!
🎉 Three of our distinguished faculty members from the Cyber Security Department at SAKEC have been honored with the Asian Education Awards 2025 for their outstanding contributions to research, innovation, and academic leadership:
🏅 Dr. Nilakshi Jain
Pioneering Leader in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Education
🏅 Dr. Rupali Vairagade
Award for Excellence in Research in Computer Science & Engineering
🏅 Dr. Shwetambari Borade
Award for Excellence in EdTech & Cybersecurity Research
Their work continues to shape the future of Cybersecurity, EdTech, and Digital Innovation, inspiring the next generation of learners and leaders.

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🏭 EC-Council Academic Certification courses — fully sponsored valued at ₹4 Lakhs!

Date: May 2025
Details: 🎉 Congratulations to Our Cybersecurity Champions! 🎉
We’re incredibly proud to announce that several of our esteemed faculty members have successfully completed prestigious EC-Council Academic Certification courses — fully sponsored by EC-Council, valued at ₹4 Lakhs! 💰🎓

These globally recognized certifications reflect our faculty’s relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to staying ahead in the field of cybersecurity.
🕵️ Course 2: Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v11)
👏 Dr. Rupali Sachin Vairagade
🌟 We extend our heartfelt thanks to EC-Council for their generous sponsorship — enabling our educators to bring cutting-edge knowledge into the classroom and inspire the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. 🔐💼

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🏭 Achievement at the Asia Education Conclave & Awards 2025

Date: 31st May 2025
Details: We are thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement at the Asia Education Conclave & Awards 2025, a prestigious platform that celebrates Excellence in Education across Asia!
🎉 Three of our distinguished faculty members from the Cyber Security Department at SAKEC have been honored with the Asian Education Awards 2025 for their outstanding contributions to research, innovation, and academic leadership:
🏅 Dr. Rupali Vairagade
Award for Excellence in Research in Computer Science & Engineering
Their work continues to shape the future of Cybersecurity, EdTech, and Digital Innovation, inspiring the next generation of learners and leaders.

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🏭 EC-Council Academic Certification courses — fully sponsored valued at ₹4 Lakhs!

Date: May 2025
Details: 🎉 Congratulations to Our Cybersecurity Champions! 🎉
We’re incredibly proud to announce that several of our esteemed faculty members have successfully completed prestigious EC-Council Academic Certification courses — fully sponsored by EC-Council, valued at ₹4 Lakhs! 💰🎓

These globally recognized certifications reflect our faculty’s relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to staying ahead in the field of cybersecurity.
🕵️ Course 2: Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v11)
👏 Ms. Meghali Kalyankar
🌟 We extend our heartfelt thanks to EC-Council for their generous sponsorship — enabling our educators to bring cutting-edge knowledge into the classroom and inspire the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. 🔐💼

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🏭 Achievement at the Asia Education Conclave & Awards 2025

Date: 31st May 2025
Details: We are thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement at the Asia Education Conclave & Awards 2025, a prestigious platform that celebrates Excellence in Education across Asia!
🎉 Three of our distinguished faculty members from the Cyber Security Department at SAKEC have been honored with the Asian Education Awards 2025 for their outstanding contributions to research, innovation, and academic leadership:
🏅 Dr. Shwetambari Borade
Award for Excellence in EdTech & Cybersecurity Research
Their work continues to shape the future of Cybersecurity, EdTech, and Digital Innovation, inspiring the next generation of learners and leaders.

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🏭 EC-Council Academic Certification courses — fully sponsored valued at ₹4 Lakhs!

Date: May 2025
Details: 🎉 Congratulations to Our Cybersecurity Champions! 🎉
We’re incredibly proud to announce that several of our esteemed faculty members have successfully completed prestigious EC-Council Academic Certification courses — fully sponsored by EC-Council, valued at ₹4 Lakhs! 💰🎓

These globally recognized certifications reflect our faculty’s relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to staying ahead in the field of cybersecurity.
🔍 Course 3: Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA v2)
👏 Dr. Nilakshi Jain
🌟 We extend our heartfelt thanks to EC-Council for their generous sponsorship — enabling our educators to bring cutting-edge knowledge into the classroom and inspire the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. 🔐💼

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🏭 Achievement at the Asia Education Conclave & Awards 2025

Date: 31st May 2025
Details: We are thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement at the Asia Education Conclave & Awards 2025, a prestigious platform that celebrates Excellence in Education across Asia!
🎉 Three of our distinguished faculty members from the Cyber Security Department at SAKEC have been honored with the Asian Education Awards 2025 for their outstanding contributions to research, innovation, and academic leadership:
🏅 Dr. Nilakshi Jain
Pioneering Leader in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Education
Their work continues to shape the future of Cybersecurity, EdTech, and Digital Innovation, inspiring the next generation of learners and leaders.

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🏭 Cyber Security Students – Publication of Book

Date: 7 April 2025
Details: Publication of Book Chapter in “Intrusion Detection System (IDS): A Complete Guide to Cyber Threat Monitoring”
Team Members:  Student Authors : Parshva Doshi, Chetan, Patel Darsh Bhavesh, Solanki Omkar Pravin, Patel Darsh Bharat, Jain Dhruvil Dilip, Patel Avi Sanjay, Shah Smit Bhavesh, Doshi Mihir Deepak, Khan Umar Mohommedayub,
Sakpal Sahil Ramchandra,  Ail Aniketh Indiresh, Solanki Safwaan Abdul Jabbar, Madye Prasad Pralhad, Bhanushali Jash Yogesh, Raul Harsh Rajesh, Patel Aditya Ramesh, Dhuri Atharva Deepak, Kamtekar Pratham Nandkishor, Kamble Aditya Ajit, Patil Pranay Vilas
Book Authors: Ms. Meghali kalyankar, Ms. Vishakha Shinde, Ms. Pranali Pawar, Ms. Priyanka Singh, Ms. Deepika Burte

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🏭 Cyber Security Students – Publication of Book

Date: 7 April 2025
Details: Publication of Book Chapter in “CyberPro Suite: A Comprehensive Guide to Enterprise Cybersecurity”
Team Members: Student Authors: Nagda Drashti Shailesh, Wagh Aabha Arvind, Savla Parth Hitesh, Salvi Vaidehi Mangesh, Kadam Aishwarya Vilas, Patil Ojas Milind, Rathod Muskan Ranchhod, Umap Rutuja Mahesh, Mohammad Saqib, Rathod Yatin Mahesh, Rathore Dimple Magaram
Book Authors: Ms. Vishakha Shinde, Dr. Shwetambari Borade, Ms. Priyanka Singh, Ms. Deepika A. Burte

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🏭 Cyber Security Students – Publication of Book

Date: 7 April 2025
Details: Publication of Book Chapter in “Leveraging Generative AI for Automated Security Testing in DevSecOps”
Team Members:  Student Authors: Atharva Auti, Vivek Mishra, Jay Makwana, Shrawani SJ Pagar, Mustansir G., Sakshi Ankush Dhanawade, Vishal Padia, Shreyansh Dave, Ritvik Karbhari, Izaan Shaik, Aditya Panda, Raulo Sahil Rajanikant, Sakpal Rammya Rohit, Rushikesh Patil, Preet Kansara, Prerana Ashok Patil, Pramod Balu Virkar, Rakesh Prakash Patel
Book Authors: Dr. Shwetambari Borade,  Dr. Nilakshi Jain,                Maj. Vineet Kumar (he/him), Dr. Rupali Vairagade

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🏭 Cyber Security Students – Publication of Book

Date: 4th Feb 2025
Details: Publication of Book Chapter in “Malware Probe: Uncovering and Analyzing Cyber Threats”
Team Members: Student Authors: Sudip Khotkar, Bhanushali Umang Sharad, Shruti Dantala, Pandit Shivam Devchandra, Mungase Kaiwalya Raju, Chheda Het Viren, Doshi Aryan Jugal, Parte Vedant Shridhar, Bhanushali Sahil Girish, Patil Tushar Santosh, Poojari Pratham Shridhar, Yadav Mirthunjai Ujagir, More Shubham Rajaram, Sonawane Kshitij Siddharth, Singh Sanket Anil, Sunkari Milind Narsingrao
Book Authors: Dr. Rupali Vairagade, Dr. Nilakshi Jain, Maj. Vineet Kumar (he/him), Ms. Meghali Kalyankar, Ms. Pranali Pawar

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🏆 National Hackathon

Date: 2024
Details: Smart India Hackathon 2024 at IIT Kharagpur.
Faculty Mentor: Ms. Meghali Kalyankar
Industry Mentor: Mr. Tushar P.
Team Members:
Mr. Varun Patil, Mr. Shubham Kolaskar, Ms. Srishti Pandey,
Mr. Gautam Pokharkar, Ms. Ishita Shetty, Ms. Nishita Patel

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🏭 Industrial Visit

Date: 4th Feb 2025
Details: Visit to AIIPLTECH PVT. LTD., Vashi, Navi Mumbai – a leading cybersecurity innovator.

 

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🎤 Tech Talk

Speaker: Ms. Vishakha Shinde
Date: 1st February 2025
Details: Delivered seminar on “Future-Proofing India: Cybersecurity & Safety Imperatives” at South Indian Children’s Education Society’s Degree College.

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🌟 Best Achiever Alumni

Awardee: Ms. Vishakha Shinde
Date: 4th February 2025
Details: Honored as Best Achiever Alumni by Shri Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Bhandup, Mumbai.

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🛡️ Cyber Challenge

Participants:
Jayan Shah,
Pratham Shah,
Shubham Kolaskar
Date: February 18–19, 2025
Details: Participated in CyberChallenge organized by Delhi Police and CyberPeace. Mentored by Dr. Shwetambari Borade.

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 Dr. Rupali Vairagade

🎤 Tech Talk

Speaker: Dr. Rupali Vairagade
Date: 14th October 2024
Details: Delivered an insightful Tech Talk on “India Future Ready: Safety & Cybersecurity Planning Considerations” to Second-Year students from the Computer Engineering Department at K.J. Somaiya Polytechnic under the banner of SAKEC CyberPeace Center of Excellence.

🔗 Tech Talk
Dr. Nilakshi Jain

💡 Expert Talk

Speaker: Dr. Nilakshi Jain
Date: 28th August 2024
Details: Conducted an Expert talk session on threat hunting at CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY in collaboration with its CyberPeace Centre of Excellence.

🔗 Expert Talk

 Best HoD of the Year

🏆 Best HoD of the Year

Speaker: Dr. Nilakshi Jain
Date: 30th – 31st August 2024
Details: Honored as Best HoD of the Year at CSI-E-TechNext 2024 Industry Academia Conference & Academia Awards.

🔗 CSI-E-TechNext 2024
Dr. Nilakshi Jain

👩‍💼 IT Engineer Panel

Speaker: Dr. Nilakshi Jain
Date: June 2024
Details: Guided and uplifted society. She has been a part of the जैन युवा संघ मुंबई as an IT panelist, sharing insights and guiding aspiring engineers.

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 Cybersecurity Awareness

🎭 Cybersecurity Awareness by Team Cyber Surksha Mandal

Event: Nukkad Natak
Date: July – October 2024
Details: Exposing Digital Deceptions: Skits on Deepfake Scams, Kidnapping Hoaxes, and Social Media Blackmail. Engaging performances at schools, public spaces, and colleges.

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Magazine Launch

📚 Unveiling The Magazine

Event: A Spectacular Launch
Date: July 2024
Details: Our magazine’s latest issue is set to revolutionize the way we confront the challenges of deepfake technology, misinformation, and online fraud.

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 Vishakha Shinde EC-Council Certification

🎓 EC-Council’s Certified Cloud Security Engineer

Recipient: Ms. Vishakha Shinde
Date: July 2024
Details: Successfully earned the prestigious EC-Council’s Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE) certification. This vendor-neutral certification emphasizes essential cloud security practices, technologies, and frameworks.

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Navy Training

⚓ Training for Navy Officers

Facilitators: Dr. Asha Durafe, Dr. Rashmi Malvankar, Uday Bhave, Dr. Pravin Vishnu Shinde, Atul Kachare, Shubham Bakal, Satish Bangal
Date: April 2024
Details: Successfully conducted training for Navy officers in CCNA, Advanced SQL, and PHP under the supervision of Dr. Nilakshi Jain. Officers from various roles participated in this training.

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 Council Members

🏆 SAKEC Cyber Security Student Board Members

Event: Congratulations to the SAKEC Cyber Security Student Board members
Date: April 2024
Details: Congratulated for their exceptional contributions throughout the academic year 2023-24. Their dedication and hard work have undoubtedly made a significant impact.

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PMO Delegation Visit

🌍 Distinguished Delegation Visit

Host: SAKEC CyberPeace Center of Excellence
Date: 13th February 2024
Details: Hosted esteemed representatives from the Prime Minister’s Office, Sun Group Enterprises, and the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD). Dr. Nilakshi Jain showcased our operations, while students presented their innovative projects.

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 Cython 2024 Hackathon

🏆 Cython 2024 Hackathon

Team: Atharva Auti, Dhruvil Jain, Mihir Doshi, Vivek Mishra
Date: 6th April 2024
Details: SAKEC Cyber Security Team, CyHEX Infotech Private Limited, emerged victorious at Cython 2024 Hackathon organized by FITT-IIT Delhi, winning 3 Lakhs INR.

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Magazine Launch

📖 Magazine Launch

Department: CYS-E Department
Date: April 2024
Details: “Industry Insights” magazine explores how different sectors, from finance to healthcare, address challenges of deepfake manipulation.

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 TrustTrace Launch

🚀 TrustTrace Project Launch

Team: Mustansir G., Yash Nagare, Shubham Kolaskar, Jayan Shah, Pratham Shah
Date: April 2024
Details: The team successfully introduced TrustTrace, aimed at combating deepfake threats, showcasing their hard work and innovation.

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German Patent

🏅 German Patent

Recipient: Dr. Shwetambari Borade
Date: February 16, 2024
Details: Dr. Borade engaged 25 trainers from Madhya Pradesh.The session, marked by its interactive nature, received exceptional acclaim from the participants. A testament to our commitment to advancing knowledge in the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity.

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 CEH 2024

💻 Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) 2024

Participants: CYSE Students, Faculties, and External Participants
Date: January 2024
Details: 24 candidates registered, with 23 successfully completing the EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) V12 course.

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German Patent

🏅 Delivered a session at L&T Training Center, Madh Island

Recipient: Dr. Shwetambari Borade
Date: 26th February 2024
Details: Dr. Borade received a German Patent for the system to develop a deep scattering convolutional network for cosmetic skin classification.

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 CEH 2024

💻 One Week Short Term Training Program

Participants: CYSE Students, Faculties, and External Participants
Date: 8th Jan to 12 Jan 2024
Details: This industry academia venture opens a platform for students, faculty and industry professionals to learn from experts and earn international certifications in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics.

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🏅Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023

Recipient: Tushar Patil, Pratham Poojari, Deepranjan Bhosale, and Aabha Wagh
Date: Dec 2023
Details: Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023 conducted at Nodal center OP Jindal University Raigarh. Team was mentored by faculty Ms. Meghali kalyankar and Ms. Prajakta Pote.

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💻 Panellist at the Round Table Consultation on Deepfake Technology

Participants: Dr. Nilakshi Jain
Date: 19th December 2023
Details: This pivotal event, organized by the National Commission for Women – India (NCW) in collaboration with CyberPeace Foundation Collaborative, unfolded on December 19th, 2023, at the iconic Indian International Center in New Delhi.

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🏅Got Research Grant of 15 lacs

Recipient: Dr. Nilakshi Jain
Date: October 2023
Details: Project “Investigating AI-Driven Misconduct: Deepfake Technology, Fake WhatsApp Calls, and Beyond” has secured a substantial research grant of 15 lacs.

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💻 Delivered a session on “Deepfake” a prestigious workshop organized by UNSW

Participants: Dr. Nilakshi Jain
Date: Jan 2024
Details: The workshop emphasized the potential role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in addressing these challenges. Dr. Jain provided hands-on mitigatory techniques, equipping attendees with practical tools to navigate the complex terrain of misinformation and Deepfakes effectively.

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🏅 1st runner-up at India’s renowned ‘Cffeine Trip’ hackathon!

Recipient: SAKEC TE Students
Date: October 2023
Details: Congratulations to our Cybersecurity department’s students for securing 1st runner-up at India’s renowned ‘Cffeine Trip’ hackathon! Their innovative solutions and unwavering dedication underscore their prowess in defending digital frontiers.
Congratulating students of Shah & anchor department’s pride:
1. Tanvi Humane (TE CYSE)
2. Akshat Adavadkar (TE CYSE).

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💻 India’s longest hackathon, ‘Cffeine Trip’!

Participants: SAKEC TE Students
Date: 9th Dec 2023
Details: “Exceptional achievement alert! Our Cybersecurity students emerge as champions at India’s longest hackathon, ‘Cffeine Trip’! Their ground-breaking solutions and unparalleled expertise set a new standard in cybersecurity. A proud moment for innovation and excellence! 
Congratulating students of Shah & anchor department’s pride:
1. Krishna Kounder (TE CYSE)
2. Sahil Zunjarrao (TE CYSE)
3. PAXAL DILIP TALAWAT (TE CYSE)

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🏅 ‘Best Individual’ at ‘Cffeine Trip,’ India’s premier hackathon!

Recipient: SAKEC TE Students
Date: 9th Dec 2023
Details: Individual: ”Thrilled to congratulate Deepranjan Bhosale Bhosle from our Cybersecurity department for clinching the title of ‘Best Individual’ at ‘Cffeine Trip,’ India’s premier hackathon! His exceptional talent, innovation, and unwavering dedication to cybersecurity have set an inspiring benchmark. Kudos to their outstanding achievement!

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💻 2nd runner-up at India’s prestigious ‘Cffeine Trip’ hackathon!

Participants: SAKEC TE Students
Date: 9th Dec 2023
Details: 2nd Runner-Up:
“Kudos to our Cybersecurity students for achieving 2nd runner-up at India’s prestigious ‘Cffeine Trip’ hackathon! Their dedication and skill in safeguarding digital realms shine bright, showcasing their commitment to excellence in cybersecurity. CyberExcellence Hackathon Achievement”
Congratulating students of Shah & anchor department’s pride:
1. Shreyansh Dave (BE CYSE)
2. Aishwarya Kadam (BE CYSE)

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🏅Research project launched in Global CyberPeace Summit

Recipient: SAKEC BE Students
Date:  1st September, 2023
Details: SAKEC CyberPeace Centre of Excellence proud to announce that our Research based project got launched in Global CyberPeace Summit and Dialogues a pivotal event supporting G20 India on 1st September, 2023 in United Service Institution, Rao Tula Ram Marg, New Delhi

Project Name:  Linux Admin

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💻 Research project launched in Global Cyber Peace Summit and Dialogues  supporting G20 India

Participants: SAKEC TE and BE Students
Date:  1st September, 2023
Details: SAKEC CyberPeace Centre of Excellence proud to announce that our Research based project got launched in Global CyberPeace Summit and Dialogues a pivotal event supporting G20 India on 1st September, 2023 in United Service Institution, Rao Tula Ram Marg, New Delhi.

Project Name: HoneyTrack

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🏅Global CyberPeace Summit and Dialogues a pivotal event supporting G20 India Courage to Correct 

Recipient: SAKEC BE Students
Date: 1st September, 2023
Details: SAKEC CyberPeace Centre of Excellence proud to announce that our Research based project got launched in Global CyberPeace Summit and Dialogues a pivotal event supporting G20 India on 1st September, 2023 in United Service Institution, Rao Tula Ram Marg, New Delhi

Project Name: courage2correct

 

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💻 Research project Capture the Flag

Participants: SAKEC TE and BE Students
Date:  1st September, 2023
Details: SAKEC CyberPeace Centre of Excellence proud to announce that our Research based project got launched in Global CyberPeace Summit and Dialogues a pivotal event supporting G20 India on 1st September, 2023 in United Service Institution, Rao Tula Ram Marg, New Delhi

Project Name: Capture The Flag

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🏅Research project launched in Global CyberPeace Summit Dark Web

Recipient: SAKEC TE and BE Students
Date:  1st September, 2023
Details:  SAKEC CyberPeace Centre of Excellence proud to announce that our Research based project got launched in Global CyberPeace Summit and Dialogues a pivotal event supporting G20 India on 1st September, 2023 in United Service Institution, Rao Tula Ram Marg, New Delhi.

Project Name : Dark Web

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💻 The prestigious Intel® AI Global Impact Festival 2023! 

Participants: Rammya Sakpal, Rushikesh Patil, Prerana Patil
Date: September, 2023
Details:  Cyber Security Department Students achieved remarkable success as a Country/Region Winner in the prestigious Intel® AI Global Impact Festival 2023! Winners received prizes worth $1,000 and an Intel certificate.
their outstanding AI project has not only showcased their immense talent but has also made a significant contribution to the world of artificial intelligence & cyber security.

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🏅 Industrial visit at AIIPLTECH PVT. LTD Vashi, Navi Mumbai

Recipient: SAKEC TE and BE Students
Date: 26th July 2023 
Details: Highlights of the Visit: Engaging presentations on Cyber Security trends and challenges. Live demonstrations of state-of-the-art security solutions
Networking opportunities with industry professionals
Interactive Q&A sessions with Cyber Security specialists

 

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💻 Indian Airforce, on “Cybersecurity Awareness.” 

Participants: Shrawani JS Pagar
Date: 24th August 2023
Details:  Shrawani’s training session was a resounding success, receiving accolades from the Indian Air Force for her expertise and dedication to the field of cybersecurity. On behalf of V4WEB CYBERSECURITY, Shrawani recently conducted an enlightening and impactful training session for none other than the esteemed Indian Airforce, focusing on “Cybersecurity Awareness.”

 

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🏅 Technical Team member of the prestigious CCTNS HACKATHON & CYBER CHALLENGE

Recipient: Mr. Mustansir G. from CyberPeace CCoE at SAKEC
Date: 10th to 13th June 2023
Details: Invited as a Technical Team member of the prestigious CCTNS HACKATHON & CYBER CHALLENGE 2023 (4th Edition) in collaboration with the National Crime Record Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India! Mr. Mustaansir Godhrawala contributed his expertise as a member of the technical team, engaging with brilliant minds in cybersecurity and witnessing cutting-edge solutions

 

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💻 Launched startup named CyHEX Infotech Private Limited.

Participants: Atharva Auti, Dhruvil Jain, Mihir Doshi, and Vivek Mishra 
Date:16th March 2023
Details:  Startup is all about providing development, products, and services that make a difference.  Every project is unique, and they work closely with their clients to understand their needs and deliver customized solutions. Their goal is to make technology accessible and easy for everyone.

 

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🏅 Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Awards 2023, Cybersecurity Alliance

Recipient: Dr. Nilakshi Jain
Date: July 2023
Details: Shortlisted for the highly esteemed Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Awards 2023, Cybersecurity Alliance. Her exceptional talent, dedication, and significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity have earned her a place among an exceptional group of women. This year’s awards have surpassed all expectations, attracting an unprecedented number of outstanding nominees from around the world. From New Zealand to Moldova, Macedonia to Ukraine, Philippines to Egypt, Kuwait to Australia, Italy to the Netherlands, Zimbabwe to Peru, and over 60 other remarkable countries, the diversity and global impact of women in cybersecurity shine brightly.

 

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💻 Launch of  Cyber Security Department Magazine, Abhayam

Participants: Trustees , Principal Dr Bhavesh Patel ,HoDs , faculties, and Cyber Security Council members
Date: 25th April 2023
Details:  Successful inauguration of CyberSpace Coding lab & launch of our first-ever cyber security Department magazine, Abhayam! Event was held on 25th April 2023 in the presence of respected Trustees, Principal Dr Bhavesh Patel ,HoDs , faculties, and Cyber Security Council members.

 

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🏅 EC Council Certified Ethical Hackers (C|EH) course

Recipient: CEH Certified Faculty, Student and External participants
Date:  Jan 2023
Details: SAKEC students, faculties and external participants have shown great interest and exhibited remarkable performance in EC Council Certified Ethical Hackers (C|EH) course. Total of 27 candidates registered and 25 candidates successfully completed the certification.

 

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💻CTF challenge CYBER HEIST, Resonance 2023 

Participants: Deep Parasiya , Jasjyot Singh Saini Chirag P. from Second Year
Date: Jan 2023
Details: Organized by S.I.W.S College Wadala, Mumbai. Secured 1st Position in the CTF challenge CYBER HEIST, Resonance 2023. The team was awarded with a certificate and cash prize.

 

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🏅Congratulations to Team Cyber Novas from SAKEC Cyber Security Department

Recipient: Team cyber security
Date: 18th February 2025
Details: Huge congratulations to Team Cyber Novas from SAKEC Cyber Security Department for emerging as champions in the Cyber Challenge – Delhi Police! 🚀🏆

Their incredible efforts in tackling “Counteracting Misinformation and Fake News” at the event organized by Delhi Police in collaboration with CyberPeace (Feb 18-19, 2025) have been truly commendable!

🌟 Shoutout to the winning team, mentored by our esteemed faculty, for securing the ₹1 Lakh cash prize! 💰👏

🔥 A big round of applause for our talented finalists for their exceptional problem-solving and innovation skills!

The event wrapped up with an inspiring awards ceremony where winners and finalists were honored with prizes, mementos, and certificates.

A heartfelt thank you to Delhi Police and CyberPeace Foundation, along with the esteemed dignitaries, for their leadership in shaping the future of cybersecurity! 🔐✨

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💻 Celebrating Cyber Brilliance! 🏆🔍

Participants: Students
Date: 31st March 2025
Details: Congratulations to the masterminds behind this incredible achievement in the AI Cyber Forensics Competition, organized by TechXpression 2025, B.K. Birla College, Kalyan! 🎉 Your dedication, problem-solving skills, and passion for cybersecurity have earned you this victory.

A special shoutout to our winning team – Dhruvesh Tripathi & Shailesh Yadav – for securing the Prize Money of ₹10,000! 💰💪
Keep shining and securing the digital world! 🌍💻

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🏅Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)

Recipient: Dr. Nilakshi Jain
Date: 19 May 2022
Details: Scored 91 percent at the certification exam Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) and being awarded the EC council Scholarship worth RS. 48,750.

 

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💻 Selected for the esteemed C|EH Practical Scholarship

Participants: Certified Ethical Hackers Faculty and Student
Date: Sept 2022
Details:  Ethical hackers, EC council awarded $450 toward their next step.
CEH Practical is a six-hour, rigorous exam that requires students to demonstrate the application of ethical hacking techniques such as threat vector identification, network scanning, OS detection, vulnerability analysis, system hacking, web app hacking, etc. to solve a security audit challenge

 

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🏅 Grand Finale of Narcotics Control Bureau Darkathon 2022. 

Recipient: Mustansir G. , Third Year Cyber Security Student SAKEC
Date: 19th July 2022
Details: Shortlisted in Top 15 in the Grand Finale of Narcotics Control Bureau Darkathon 2022. Crawling of darkweb to identify and catalogue active and genuine darknet markets selling drugs (automatically add new markets and drop inactive/taken down markets) Crawling of darknet markets to identify drug traffickers on dark net based in India and the drugs they offer for sale. Digital foot printing of active drug traffickers on dark net based in India.

 

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💻 CTF challenge

Participants: Deep Parasiya, 3rd-year Cybersecurity student
Date: 9th Dec 2023
Details:  Securing the 3rd prize in the recent CTF challenge. Organized by Thakur College of Engineering and Technology

 

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🏅 Marcraft USA-AIIPL Industry-Sponsored Advance Forensics Training and Professional Training Center

Recipient: SAKEC students, staff
Date: Sept 2023
Details: Introduced Marcraft USA-AIIPL Industry-Sponsored Lab as Advance Forensics Training and Professional Training Center. Marcraft USA-AIIPL will set up Advance Forensic Equipments & software costing approximately 25 Lakhs in the Cyber Security Lab. This groundbreaking initiative will provide exceptional opportunities to all students, staff and industry professionals to boost their career opportunities.

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💻 Received Grant for German Patent

Participants: Ms. Prajakta Pote Assistant Professor Cyber Security Department
Date: 9th Dec 2023
Details: Filled a German Patent titled as “Multilevel Randomize SALT Technique for Confidentiality in IOT Devices”.This is a significant achievement in the field of cybersecurity and IoT, and it reflects Ms. Pote’s dedication and expertise in this area. The development of innovative techniques for ensuring confidentiality in IoT devices is crucial in today’s interconnected world, and this patent filing highlights her contribution to addressing this important issue. We wish Ms. Prajakta Pote continued success in her research and future endeavors. 

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🏅 Social Innovation Exhibition Competition 2023

Recipient: Supriya Prajapati and Gayatri Tawade from Second Year
Date: 
Details: 3rd Position in the Social Innovation Exhibition Competition (Poster Making) Organized by Vivekanand Business School during the International Conference BASIC 23, Chembur, Mumbai. The team was awarded a certificate and a cash prize. We are proud of them for bringing laurels to our institution.

 

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🏆 Celebrating an Outstanding Woman in Cyber Security!!!!

Participants: Dr. Nilakshi Jain
Date: May 2023
Details: Award by CSI Cyber FIFC’23 Cyber Frauds, Investigations, Forensics & Security Conference, 2023 CSI Mumbai Cyber Security Awards (2023) We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Nilakshi Jain has been recognized as an exceptional leader in the field of cyber security and has been honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Woman in Cyber Security award by CSI Cyber FIFC’23 Cyber Frauds, Investigations, Forensics & Security Conference, 2023 CSI Mumbai Cyber Security Awards (2023) !
She was also part of a panel discussion on Digital Forensic framework for review and investigation of Cyber attack. Nilakshi’s dedication, expertise, and groundbreaking contributions in the realm of cyber security have set a new standard for excellence.

 

 

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🏆Employee Of The Year

Recipient: Dr. Nilakshi Jain
Date: A.Y. 2018-19
Details: Winning this much-coveted title would not have been possible without blessings from all my family members & the much-needed help from SAKEC family members . You all have been my pillar of strength and helped me perform better at every stage. I sincerely thank each one of you for helping me get to where I am today. I promise to keep working hard and only getting better at what I do so 

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🏆 Awards are motivation to perform better

Participants: Dr. Nilakshi Jain (Associate Professor, IT & Research Coordinator, SAKEC)
Date: 16th January 2021.
Details: SAKEC is honored and proud to share that we have won 4 Special Recognition awards in prestigious IEI-BLC FCRIT Excellence Awards 2021 Ceremony. Dr. Nilakshi Jain: “Special Recognition” in the “Research Excellence (Faculty-Regional)” category.
Organized by IEI-BLC FCRIT Excellence Awards 2021 The Institution of Engineers (India), Belapur Chapter (India) and Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology, Vashi (Navi Mumbai) on 16th January 2021.

 

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🏆Won Best Engineering College Teacher Award

Recipient: Dr. Nilakshi Jain (H.O.D Department of Cyber Security)
Date: 05th October 2021, Mumbai
Details: Award Organized by: Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).
Category: Training and Education

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🏆Big congrats to Shubham Kolaskar!

Participants:  Shubham Kolaskar
Date: 17 April 2025
Details: Our 3rd-year Cybersecurity champ just clinched 1st place at #KJSCEHack8 in the #Gajshield Track!

Outshining top talent in a 24-hour AI/ML-driven #MalwareAnalysis challenge, Shubham’s innovation earned him the WIN and a ₹50,000 prize!

Proud moment for SAKEC — shining bright in the world of cybersecurity and AI!

 

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Data Mining Cup

Shah and Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College (SAKEC) as an esteemed educational institute feels proud to announce that our teams
“Coll_SAKEC_2” has ranked 2nd nationally and 21st internationally
“Coll_SAKEC_1” has ranked 3rd nationally and 22nd internationally

The DATA MINING CUP (DMC) has inspired students around the world to pursue intelligent data analysis since the year 2000. This year 78 teams from 59 universities in 23 countries took part in the competition.

Consecutively for 4 years, teams from SAKEC have outperformed in the Data Mining Cup.

We congratulate each and every member of the team for their exceptional performance. The team “Coll_SAKEC_2” consisted of Naman Desai, Rummaan Ahmad, Sachin Singh, and Shivam Prajapati guided by mentors Ms. Ashwini Deshmukh and Ms. Komal Patil. The team “Coll_SAKEC_1” consisted of Atik Mujawar, Akash Makwana, Anirudh Gupta, and Apurva Shardul guided by mentors Ms. Manya Gidwani and Ms.Theres Bemila Jenet. We truly believe that these teams have enthusiastically participated and taken immense efforts.

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