26 February, 2026

An Insightful Workshop on cybercrime investigation and digital forensics Organized by The Cyber Force (TCF), Information Technology Department, VGEC in collaboration with CAWACH Kendra Date: 26 February 2026

Event Details

• Organizer: The Cyber Force (TCF), IT, Dept, VGEC and under CAWACH Kendra
• Venue: A Block Auditorium, VGEC
• Duration: 2 hours
• Participants: Students from IT, CE, CS and other alliedbranches
• Type: Hands-on cybercrime investigation Workshop

Introduction

A hands-on training session on Digital Forensics and Incident Response was conducted to equip students with practical skills in investigating cybercrimes and responding to security incidents. The workshop combined expert-led sessions with interactive exercises to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

Objectives

1. Real-world Cyber Crime case insights
2. Digital evidence handling techniques
3. Introduction to forensic tools
4. Interactive learning session with an industry expert
   • Mr. Deepak Upadhyay: Cyber Crime Investigator & Cyber Security Researcher at Gujarat Technological University

Resource Persons

•  Faculty Coordinators:

Dr. Purvi Ramanuj, Dr. Khushali Raval, Mr. Jignesh Vania.

Inauguration

The workshop started with a welcome address by TCF core members and a felicitation ceremony to honour the guests and faculty members.Students were introduced to the purpose and structure of the workshop.

Highlights

• Explore popular tools used in digital forensics, such as EnCase, FTK, or Volatility.
• Learn how to use tools for tasks like disk imaging, file analysis, and network traffic analysis.
• Learn proper procedures for collecting, preserving, and analyzing digital evidence.
• Industry insights from digital forensics professionals.
• Interactive Q&A session with industry experts.

Surprise Quiz:

A quiz was conducted at the end of the workshop to test participants' understanding of the concepts covered. The quiz consisted of multiple-choice questions, and the top 3 winners received prize money:

1. 1st Prize: ₹1,000 [Abhishek Pawar, IT, sem 4]

2. 2nd Prize: ₹750 [Digvijay Jadav, DS , sem 2]

3. 3rd Prize: ₹500 [Mishty Vadera, DS, sem 4]

Outcomes / Impact

• Understand the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by attackers.
• Learn from actual incidents and how they were handled.
• Develop critical thinking skills to analyze and respond to similar threats.
• Gain insights from a seasoned professional with real-world experience.
•  Learn how to use tools for tasks like disk imaging, file analysis, and network traffic analysis.

Conclusion

The workshop successfully provided students with foundational knowledge and practical experience in cybercrime investigation and digital forensics. It helped participants understand real-world digital forensics practices and encouraged responsible digital behaviour.

Acknowledgment

The organizing team sincerely thanksCAWACH Kendra, the resource personsfrom Kavayah Cloud, faculty coordinators, and all participants for making the workshop successful.