On Saturday, 16^th September 2023, IEEE AIUB Student Branch, in collaboration with the IEEE Computer Society AIUB SB Chapter, successfully hosted a webinar titled “Securing the Bits and Bytes: Navigating through Classical and Modern Measures of Digital Security”. The event was held with the purpose of providing some context on cryptography and computer security and developing its knowledge among the participants. It highlighted the significance and the need for cryptography and computer security in the modern era. The session also emphasized the importance of advancements in digital security technologies and infrastructure, ultimately in alignment with SDG 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure).

The webinar was inaugurated by Dr. Shameem Ahmad, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Department of EEE, AIUB; Counselor, IEEE AIUB Student Branch. During his speech he briefly talked about cyber security and then welcomed the speaker. After this Ms. Cybele Ghanem, Implementation and Support Engineer, INVIGO OFFSHORE; Chair, IEEE DAY 2023; Social Media Lead, IEEE XTREME 17.0 took the floor as the speaker of the session. Initially, she began the session by delivering a clear and concise introduction about herself and the topic she would be discussing.

She proceeded with a discussion on networking and cybersecurity. Subsequently, she elaborated on the concept of computer security, delving extensively into the objectives of security using the "CIA TRIAD" model. She gave a thorough overview of several types of attacks and their distinctive targeting tactics. She also discussed passive and active forms of security attacks. She continued by showing a video of the worst threat, "Social Engineering." Finally, she concluded her lecture by expressing gratitude to the IEEE AIUB Student Branch for extending the invitation to the session. The event concluded as Dr. Shameem Ahmad gave the closing remarks and handed over the token of appreciation to the distinguished speaker.

The webinar began at 7 PM and ended around 8:30 PM (GMT +6). Over 90 participants attended the webinar. Distinguished faculty members Dr. Mohammad Hasan Imam, Associate Professor, Department of EEE, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB; Advisor, IEEE EMBS AIUB Student Branch Chapter; Mr. Md. Ashiquzzaman, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB; Mr. Bishwajit Banik Pathik, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB; Mr. Abu Shufian, Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB also attended the webinar.