Projects

Research Projects

  1. ARM-Based Benchmarking of Lightweight Cryptographic Ciphers for IoT
    IoT . Lightweight Block and Stream Ciphers
    Unified benchmarking framework for evaluating lightweight block and stream ciphers on ARM IoT devices with performance, energy, and resource metrics.
  2. BlockCap: Blockchain-Based Capability Authorization for IoT
    IAM . Safety-critical IoT . Blockchain Security
    A blockchain-backed capability-based authorization system for enforcing fine-grained, auditable access control in resource-constrained IoT environments.
  3. CAV- and VANET-Enabled Traffic Congestion Reduction and Accident Circumvention
    Connected Autonomous Vehicles
    Integrating Connected Autonomous Vehicles and VANETs for safe-distance maintenance, overtaking, and lane-shifting to reduce congestion and accidents.
  4. Performance Benchmarking of Lightweight Hash Functions for Embedded IoT
    IoT . Lightweight Hash Functions
    Systematic evaluation of NIST-submitted, ISO-standardized, and other lightweight hash functions on AVR ATxmega128 microcontrollers using ChipWhisperer.
  5. IoT-Based Automation and Security
    Smart Home IoT
    An IoT-enabled home automation and security system integrating Arduino Mega & UNO, RFID access, multiple sensors, and Cayenne Cloud for real-time monitoring and remote control.
  6. Blockchain Implementation & Consensus Mechanisms
    Blockchain
    Implementation of blockchain in Python with Merkle Tree, Proof of Work mining, and comparative analysis of PoW, PoS, BFT, and PoStorage.
  7. PAXOS Consensus Algorithm Implementation
    Distributed Systems . Consensus
    Python-based simulation of the PAXOS consensus protocol with fault tolerance testing and performance evaluation.
  8. Prime Multiprocessor
    Parallel Computing
    Parallel prime number calculation with forward/reverse execution and automatic archiving.

Cybersecurity Hands-On Labs

  1. TryHackMe — SOC Level 1 Learning Path
    TryHackMe
    Hands-on SOC training covering SIEM/EDR/SOAR concepts, phishing analysis, traffic analysis with Wireshark, and detection frameworks (MITRE, Kill Chain, Pyramid of Pain).
  2. TryHackMe — Jr Penetration Tester Learning Path (PT1)
    TryHackMe
    Completed offensive security pathway covering web hacking, Burp Suite, network recon, Metasploit, vulnerability research, and privilege escalation.
  3. Commonwealth Bank Introduction to Cybersecurity Job Simulation
    Splunk
    Fraud analytics in Splunk, incident response handling, security awareness design, and entry-level web pentesting in a banking context.
  4. Deloitte Australia Cyber Job Simulation
    SOC
    Hands-on cyber incident analysis and detection exercises based on real-world consulting scenarios.
  5. Mastercard Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program
    Security Awareness
    Security awareness, phishing simulation design, and risk-based training analysis in a global enterprise context.
  6. Telstra Cybersecurity Job Simulation
    SOC
    End-to-end incident response to a malware attack, including SOC triage, network analysis, mitigation, and post-incident review.
  7. AIG Shields Up: Cybersecurity Job Simulation
    Vulnerability Management
    Zero-day advisory writing (Log4Shell), stakeholder communication, and a Python-based ZIP ransomware decryption brute-forcer using a wordlist.
  8. Commonwealth Bank Tech Explorer Job Simulation (Forage)
    iOS
    Cross-functional simulation covering iOS widget design, requirements gathering (BDD user stories), IAM permissions modelling, and data-driven demographic targeting for a new savings feature.
  9. Datacom Cyber Security Operations Job Simulation (Forage)
    Ransomware
    Cybersecurity operations simulation involving ransomware investigation, breach impact analysis, and enterprise risk assessment using real-world scenarios.
  10. Tata Cybersecurity – IAM Developer Job Simulation (Forage)
    IAM
    IAM consulting simulation covering IAM fundamentals, enterprise readiness assessment, solution design, and IAM platform implementation planning for a global organization.

IBM Capstone Projects

  1. Assemble a SOC Team and Perform Security Monitoring Tasks
    Security Operations
    Capstone project focused on SOC role assignment, security operations models, and hands-on network reconnaissance.
  2. Cloud Security Architecture & Migration Risk Analysis
    Cloud Security
    Security-focused evaluation of cloud migration strategies and protection mechanisms for organizational infrastructure.
  3. Healthcare Data Security & HIPAA Risk Assessment
    GRC
    Practical evaluation of a healthcare provider’s data security posture with respect to HIPAA requirements, risks, and control gaps.
  4. Investigate an Incident Through Digital Forensics
    Incident Response
    Capstone project applying incident response frameworks and practical digital forensics tasks, including USB imaging and evidence analysis.
  5. Secure Network Architecture & System Hardening
    Network Security
    Design of a secure network and system architecture emphasizing defense-in-depth and secure configuration.
  6. Vulnerability Impact Analysis & Threat Mitigation
    Vulnerability Management
    Identification, classification, and mitigation of organizational vulnerabilities using structured impact analysis.

Management Project

  1. Impact of Management Information System (MIS) on Banking Efficiency – A Study of J&K Bank
    MIS
    An empirical study on how MIS implementation influences operational efficiency, decision-making, and service quality in the banking sector, with a focus on J&K Bank.