
Mrs. Nayana K
HOD
Building ethical, industry-ready cybersecurity professionals





More student achievements and recognitions will be added soon.
Transform society through continual innovation in cybersecurity education and research. Advance ethical hacking, digital forensics, and secure software development. Foster creativity, skill development, and entrepreneurship in cybersecurity. Build graduates who lead and innovate in the global digital security landscape.

The Department of Cybersecurity and Information Security was inaugurated with a Ganesha Pooja in the presence of Vice Chancellor Dr. S. R. Shankapal.


About the department
The Department of CS-Cybersecurity and the Department of CS-Information Security at GM University is at the forefront of network analytics, network security, and topologies, dedicated to advancing the field of cybersecurity through innovative research and quality education. Established in 2024, our department has quickly become a center of excellence for cybersecurity education and research.
We offer comprehensive programs that blend theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing students for careers in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity. Our curriculum is designed in collaboration with industry experts to ensure relevance and employability.

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Dept. of CY & IY
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Our Academic Offerings
Comprehensive program focusing on cyber defense, ethical hacking, and security infrastructure.
Advanced program covering information protection, data security, and secure system design.
Department Team

HOD

Associate Professor & Placement Officer

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Faculty Member

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Department Structure
| Sl. | Staff Name & Photo | Role in Dept. | Additional Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() Mrs. NAYANA K HOD Dept. of CY & IY, GM University | HOD, Disciplinary & Anti Ragging Committee | Academic Administration & Dept. Coordination |
| 2 | ![]() Dr. ARUNA KUMAR B T Associate Professor Dept. of CY & IY, GM University | Placement Officer | Dept. Website, MOUs & Hackathon |
| 3 | ![]() Dr. RACHANA P G Asst. Professor GM University | Research, WEC Member | NIL |
| 4 | ![]() Ms. SWATHI A Asst. Professor GM University | Academic, Internal Assessment (IA) | Class Teacher - IY2A & Mentor |
| 5 | ![]() Ms. SHWETHA D S Asst. Professor GM University | Idea Lab, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, ERP | Mentor & Class Teacher - CY2B |
| 6 | ![]() Ms. MADHU M C Asst. Professor GM University | EMS, Student Affairs | Mentor & Class Teacher - IY1A |
| 7 | ![]() VIDYA H G Asst. Professor GM University | Micro-Credentials, Immersion Programme | Class Teacher - CY2A & Mentor |
| 8 | ![]() BHOOMIKA G S Asst. Professor GM University | Cultural, Hackathon | Class Teacher - CY2A & Mentor |
| 9 | ![]() Mr. NANDAN KURDEKAR Asst. Professor GM University | Placement & Internship | Class Teacher - IY3A & Mentor |
| 10 | ![]() Ms. JABEEN TAJ M K Asst. Professor GM University | NCC, NSS, Sports & Yoga | Class Teacher - CY3B & Mentor |
| 11 | ![]() Ms. RAKSHITHA G B Faculty Member GM University | LEAP & TC | Mentor & Class Teacher - CY1A |
| 12 | ![]() MR. PAVAN N T Faculty Member GM University | Admission, DQAC | Mentor - CY2B |
| 13 | ![]() Ms. PUSHPA U Faculty Member GM University | 5S, Admission | NIL |
Academic Governance
The Board of Studies guides curriculum relevance, academic quality, and industry alignment for the department. Access the details and decisions of our most recent BOS meeting below.

Vice Chancellor
GM University

Pro Vice Chancellor
GM University

Director
GM University

HOD
Dept. of CY & IY, GM University

Assistant Professor
IIIT, Dharwad

Assistant Professor
IIIT, Dharwad

Senior Technical Manager
HCL Technologies, Bengaluru

Associate Professor & Head
Dept. of Cyber Security, MIT, Bengaluru
Department Lectures
Department Links
Explore active groups, facilities, cultural life, and official academic guidelines in the department.
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National Cadet Corps unit encouraging discipline, leadership, and adventure activities.

Cultural forum promoting artistic expression, annual festivals, music, and dance.

Sports achievements, physical training, tournaments, and athletic excellence.

State-of-the-art cyber defense labs, smart classrooms, and research facilities.
Latest academic calendars, assessment schedules, exams, and university circulars.
Student Support
A focused space for activities that help students move from classroom learning to practical confidence, competitions, teamwork, and professional readiness.
Hackathon preparation and team mentoring
Peer learning groups for labs and projects
Workshops on GitHub, LinkedIn, and career readiness
Student project support and showcase opportunities
Academic Support
Learning, Engagement, and Progress tracking portal for academic excellence.
Reference material, journals, and academic reading support.
Hands-on practice for networks, forensics, secure software, and cyber defense.
Guidance for posters, publications, project writing, and competitions.
Quality Assurance
Outcome-based teaching and learning review
Academic documentation and continuous improvement
Student feedback, mentoring, and quality initiatives

DQAC Coordinator
Research and Projects
The department encourages student-led projects, research posters, publications, and applied cybersecurity problem solving.

Tel: +91 99452 21208
Email: arunakumarbt@gmu.ac.in
Focus: Advancing knowledge in cybersecurity
Faculty mentoring and project-based learning help students connect theory with real-world security needs.
Faculty mentoring and project-based learning help students connect theory with real-world security needs.
Faculty mentoring and project-based learning help students connect theory with real-world security needs.
Faculty mentoring and project-based learning help students connect theory with real-world security needs.
Project details, publications, and student showcases will be updated as department work is reviewed and approved.
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Associate Professor & Placement Officer
Tel: +91 99452 21208
Email: arunakumarbt@gmu.ac.in


Admission Coordinator
Faculty Member, GM University
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