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I am Dr. Hiran V Nath. I am working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Calicut, Kerala. I have completed my PhD from IDRBT & Hyderabad Central University. I have taken part in various cybersecurity research initiatives under the guidance of Dr B M Mehtre at IDRBT, Hyderabad. This includes
starting cyber drills for various banks in India as part of IBCART & CISO forums at IDRBT
carrying out training for banking employees at IDRBT on cyber security and forensics, &
also carrying out VAPT activities for various banking applications.
We have also filed two US patents titled, System and method for zero-day privilege escalation malware detection, US9959406B2 & System and method for detection and prevention of data breach and ransomware attacks, US10262139B2, & got it awarded.
My main research interests are:
Cyber Security
Banking Security
Malware analysis
Network Vulnerability & Analysis
Penetration Testing
Attack Graphs
Digital Forensics
Cyber Forensics
Mobile Forensics
Video & Document Malware
Malware forensics
Digital Investigation & Banking Fraud
Actively looking for PhD research students in full-time with institute fellowship, external and regular modes, to work on various problems in Cyber Security and Forensics. Prospective PhD students are requested to meet and discuss well before the selection process starts.
Interested candidates may apply through the institute's PhD application call & clear department selection process.
Students interested in internships are requested to contact me directly.