The Department of Computer Science and Applications, Meenakshi College of Arts and Science (MCAS), MAHER, in collaboration with RARA Consultancy Services, organised a workshop on “Networking in Cyber Security” on 30 September 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the college computer lab.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr. P. Sagayaraj, Dean, Dr. V. Shanthi, Principal, Shift I, and Dr. N. Prabhavathy Devi, Principal, Shift II. Mr. Prasannakumar U, Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure Trainer, served as the resource person.
The session covered computer networking fundamentals, network protocols, IP addressing, network architecture, firewalls and techniques for securing network infrastructure against cyber threats. The resource person highlighted network vulnerabilities, secure configuration and continuous monitoring, supported by practical demonstrations of network scanning, packet analysis and intrusion detection techniques.
The interactive workshop helped students understand the relationship between networking and cybersecurity, strengthened their practical awareness and encouraged them to explore professional certifications and career opportunities in the field. The programme was coordinated by Mrs. Arivukodi, Head of the Department of Computer Science, MCAS.
