Seminar on AI, cybersecurity held at East West University

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at East West University (EWU) hosted a seminar on AI and Cybersecurity in industry on Thursday.

Titled "AI and Cybersecurity in Industry: Why Advanced Skills Matter", the seminar was held at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium, according to a press release.

The inaugural session was attended by Professor Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, chairperson of the Board of Trustees at EWU; Professor Dr. Shams Rahman, vice chancellor; Professor Dr. Ahmed Wasif Reza, dean of the Faculty of Sciences and Engineering; and Dr. Maheen Islam, chairperson of the Department of CSE at EWU.

The seminar featured a panel of industry leaders, including Dr. Zunaid Kazi, founder & CEO of Knowtomation; Mohammad Oli Ahad, director & COO of ACI AI Business; Md. Showkat Ali, head of Information Security at Grameenphone Ltd.; and Mohammad Shahadat Hossain, a cybersecurity professional at Grameenphone Ltd.

The speakers emphasised the critical importance of advanced technical skills in addressing modern digital threats and leveraging the transformative potential of AI. They advised students to focus on building a strong foundational knowledge rather than simply learning specific tools.