AVAR Cyber Catalyst Workshop 2026 at VIT Chennai
Association of Anti Virus Asia Researchers — AVAR
📌About the Event
The AVAR Cyber Catalyst Workshop 2026 is a one-day, hands-on cybersecurity training programme designed to help college students develop practical, industry-relevant skills. Hosted at VIT Chennai, the workshop covers emerging areas such as AI in cybersecurity, Security Operations Centres, digital forensics, and incident response. Participants can earn two international certifications while learning directly from experienced cybersecurity professionals.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Event type: Certified cybersecurity workshop for college students
- Mode of conduct: Offline and in-person
- Venue: VIT Chennai Campus, Chennai
- Duration: One-day workshop
- Workshop format: Practical and interactive training, followed by an online assessment and certification
- Target audience: College students interested in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital forensics, Security Operations Centres, and incident response
- Key learning areas:
- AI in Cyber Security
- Security Operations Centre or SOC operations
- Digital Forensics
- Incident Response
- Expected outcome: Practical cybersecurity exposure, international certifications, interaction with industry experts, and improved employability in cybersecurity roles.
📅 Important Dates
- Workshop date: 22 August 2026
- Workshop timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Who can participate:
- The workshop is open to college students.
- Both VIT Chennai students and students from other colleges can participate.
- Students interested in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, AI, digital forensics, or related domains can register.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Two international certifications for completing one workshop:
- AI in Cyber Security
- SOC, Digital Forensics and Incident Response
- Conference tickets: The top 10 performers will receive tickets to the AVAR International Cyber Security Annual Conference in Hyderabad in December 2026.
- Internship opportunities: A one-month online internship with K7 Computing will be offered to 10 students.
- Gift vouchers: K7 Academy gift vouchers worth ₹5,000 will be offered to 25 students.
- Cybersecurity tools: Complimentary antivirus keys will be provided to all participating students.
- Industry exposure: Participants will get an opportunity to interact with cybersecurity experts and gain insights into industry requirements.