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CYBPRO 2K25 invites original research contributions, case studies, and review articles that align with the overarching theme "Empowering a Resilient Digital Future: Innovations in Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Trustworthy Systems." The conference offers a multi-disciplinary platform for researchers, academicians, professionals, and policymakers to share groundbreaking ideas and advancements. Submissions are encouraged across a broad spectrum of thematic tracks that reflect the pressing challenges and emerging solutions in today’s digital and cyber landscapes. Authors are requested to carefully select the most relevant track for their submissions from the following theme areas:

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Tracks

Topics	Threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies Cyber threat hunting and proactive detection Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Insider threats and behavioral analytics Threat intelligence sharing frameworks (e.g., STIX/TAXII) Risk-based vulnerability management Cyber resilience and business continuity strategies
Track Chairs	Dr. Aashish Kumar, Associate Professor, Chitkara University, Punjab, India Dr. Ankit Vishnoi, Associate professor, Graphic era deemed to be University, Dehradun, India

Topics	Implementation of GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and other global data protection laws Legal and ethical implications of cross-border data transfer Consent management systems and data subject rights Privacy by design and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) Data governance, classification, and minimization Data localization policies and challenges Regulatory technology (RegTech) for compliance
Track Chairs	Dr. Avtar, Galgotias University, Noida, India Dr. Jatin Kumar, Assistant Professor, Chitkara University, Punjab, India

Topics	AI-driven intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) Machine learning for anomaly detection and behavior modeling Adversarial attacks on ML models and countermeasures Federated learning and distributed intelligence in cybersecurity AI for automated threat response and remediation Explainable AI (XAI) in security applications Reinforcement learning for dynamic security policies
Track Chairs	Dr. Mayank Jain, Assistant Professor, Bennett University, Greater Noida, UP, India Dr. Mudita, Assistant Professor, IILM University, Greater Noida, UP, India

Topics	Blockchain-enabled identity and access management Secure and tamper-proof logging using distributed ledgers Smart contract vulnerabilities and verification tools Decentralized trust management in IoT and cloud ecosystems Blockchain for supply chain and transaction integrity Consensus algorithms and their impact on network security Applications of NFTs and tokenization in cybersecurity
Track Chairs	Dr. Sridevi Sridhar, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus, Chennai Dr. Shivani Wadhwa, Associate Professor, Chitkara University, Punjab, india

Topics	Secure coding practices and static/dynamic code analysis Software supply chain security and SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) DevSecOps and continuous security integration Security architecture for large-scale applications Secure APIs and microservices security Vulnerability management and patching strategies Secure system design for embedded and real-time systems
Track Chairs	Dr. K.R. Ramkumar, Professor, CSE (AI), Chitkara University, Punjab Dr. Anil Kumar, HOD, Poornima University, Jaipur, India

Topics	Lightweight Security Protocols for Constrained IoT Devices Zero-Trust Architectures in Cloud and Edge Environments AI/ML-Based Intrusion Detection for IoT–Edge Networks Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing in IoT–Cloud Integration Blockchain-Enabled Trust and Security in Edge Computing
Track Chairs	Dr. Deepali Gupta, Professor, Chitkara University, Punjab, India Dr. Monica Dutta, Assistant Professor, GLA University, Mathura, India

Topics	Red Teaming and Advanced Attack Simulations Exploiting and Securing IoT, Cloud, and Edge Systems AI and Automation in Penetration Testing Social Engineering and Cybersecurity Awareness Ethics, Law, and Responsible Disclosure in Cybersecurity
Track Chairs	Dr. Varsha Grover, Associate Professor, MMU University, Ambala, India Dr. Ashok Kumar, Associate Professor, Amity University, Punjab, India

Topics	AI-driven intrusion detection and threat prevention Machine learning for malware and anomaly detection Adversarial and explainable AI in cybersecurity Automated incident response and threat hunting Privacy-preserving and adaptive ML models for cyber defense
Track Chairs	Dr. Bhanu Sharma, Assistant Professor–Research, Chitkara University, Punjab, India Dr. Nikhil Shrivastav, Assistant Professor, CRIO, Chitkara University, Punjab, India

Tracks

Topics Threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies Cyber threat hunting and proactive detection Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Insider threats and behavioral analytics Threat intelligence sharing frameworks (e.g., STIX/TAXII) Risk-based vulnerability management Cyber resilience and business continuity strategies
Track Chairs Dr. Aashish Kumar, Associate Professor, Chitkara University, Punjab, India Dr. Ankit Vishnoi, Associate professor, Graphic era deemed to be University, Dehradun, India

Topics Implementation of GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and other global data protection laws Legal and ethical implications of cross-border data transfer Consent management systems and data subject rights Privacy by design and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) Data governance, classification, and minimization Data localization policies and challenges Regulatory technology (RegTech) for compliance
Track Chairs Dr. Avtar, Galgotias University, Noida, India Dr. Jatin Kumar, Assistant Professor, Chitkara University, Punjab, India

Topics AI-driven intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) Machine learning for anomaly detection and behavior modeling Adversarial attacks on ML models and countermeasures Federated learning and distributed intelligence in cybersecurity AI for automated threat response and remediation Explainable AI (XAI) in security applications Reinforcement learning for dynamic security policies
Track Chairs Dr. Mayank Jain, Assistant Professor, Bennett University, Greater Noida, UP, India Dr. Mudita, Assistant Professor, IILM University, Greater Noida, UP, India

Topics

AI-driven intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS)
Machine learning for anomaly detection and behavior modeling
Adversarial attacks on ML models and countermeasures
Federated learning and distributed intelligence in cybersecurity
AI for automated threat response and remediation
Explainable AI (XAI) in security applications
Reinforcement learning for dynamic security policies

Track Chairs

Dr. Mayank Jain, Assistant Professor, Bennett University, Greater Noida, UP, India
Dr. Mudita, Assistant Professor, IILM University, Greater Noida, UP, India

Topics Blockchain-enabled identity and access management Secure and tamper-proof logging using distributed ledgers Smart contract vulnerabilities and verification tools Decentralized trust management in IoT and cloud ecosystems Blockchain for supply chain and transaction integrity Consensus algorithms and their impact on network security Applications of NFTs and tokenization in cybersecurity
Track Chairs Dr. Sridevi Sridhar, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus, Chennai Dr. Shivani Wadhwa, Associate Professor, Chitkara University, Punjab, india

Topics

Blockchain-enabled identity and access management
Secure and tamper-proof logging using distributed ledgers
Smart contract vulnerabilities and verification tools
Decentralized trust management in IoT and cloud ecosystems
Blockchain for supply chain and transaction integrity
Consensus algorithms and their impact on network security
Applications of NFTs and tokenization in cybersecurity

Track Chairs

Dr. Sridevi Sridhar, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus, Chennai
Dr. Shivani Wadhwa, Associate Professor, Chitkara University, Punjab, india

Topics Secure coding practices and static/dynamic code analysis Software supply chain security and SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) DevSecOps and continuous security integration Security architecture for large-scale applications Secure APIs and microservices security Vulnerability management and patching strategies Secure system design for embedded and real-time systems
Track Chairs Dr. K.R. Ramkumar, Professor, CSE (AI), Chitkara University, Punjab Dr. Anil Kumar, HOD, Poornima University, Jaipur, India

Topics Lightweight Security Protocols for Constrained IoT Devices Zero-Trust Architectures in Cloud and Edge Environments AI/ML-Based Intrusion Detection for IoT–Edge Networks Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing in IoT–Cloud Integration Blockchain-Enabled Trust and Security in Edge Computing
Track Chairs Dr. Deepali Gupta, Professor, Chitkara University, Punjab, India Dr. Monica Dutta, Assistant Professor, GLA University, Mathura, India

Topics Red Teaming and Advanced Attack Simulations Exploiting and Securing IoT, Cloud, and Edge Systems AI and Automation in Penetration Testing Social Engineering and Cybersecurity Awareness Ethics, Law, and Responsible Disclosure in Cybersecurity
Track Chairs Dr. Varsha Grover, Associate Professor, MMU University, Ambala, India Dr. Ashok Kumar, Associate Professor, Amity University, Punjab, India

Topics AI-driven intrusion detection and threat prevention Machine learning for malware and anomaly detection Adversarial and explainable AI in cybersecurity Automated incident response and threat hunting Privacy-preserving and adaptive ML models for cyber defense
Track Chairs Dr. Bhanu Sharma, Assistant Professor–Research, Chitkara University, Punjab, India Dr. Nikhil Shrivastav, Assistant Professor, CRIO, Chitkara University, Punjab, India

Tracks

Track1 Cyber Threat Intelligence and Risk Management

Track 2 Data Protection Laws and Privacy Frameworks

Track 3 AI and ML in Cyber Defense

Track 4 Blockchain for Security and Trust

Track 5 Secure Software and Systems Design

Track 6 IoT, Cloud, and Edge Security

Track 7 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

Track 8 AI and Machine Learning for Cyber Defense

Tracks

Track1Cyber Threat Intelligence and Risk Management

Track 2 Data Protection Laws and Privacy Frameworks

Track 3 AI and ML in Cyber Defense

Track 4 Blockchain for Security and Trust

Track 5 Secure Software and Systems Design

Track 6 IoT, Cloud, and Edge Security

Track 7 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

Track 8 AI and Machine Learning for Cyber Defense