ORIC Holds Hands-On Crash Course on “Ethical Hacking” 

Islamabad, June 22, 2022 (PPI-OT):Information Security is a process of preventing unauthorized access, counter threats, confidentiality, disruption and modification of business information, and protecting companies’ data which is secured in the system from the malicious purpose. A breach in digital security can cause serious problems and countless damage to the organization’s image and exposure of secrets. Having important information leaked or stolen can result in serious financial problems and can even lead to bankruptcy of an organization/institution.

Considering the importance of Information/Cyber-Security in today’s digital world, Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) organized twenty (20) hours Crash Course entitled “Ethical Hacking and Cyber-Security” starting from 13th June 2022. The course encompassed advanced understanding of cyber-security, cyber threats, modern approaches to protect against cyber-attacks and virtuous hacking.

The concluding ceremony of the course was graced by HoD CS, Prof. Nayyer Masood. After a welcome note by Assistant Director, ORIC, Prof. Nayyer Masood was requested to distribute certificates among successful candidates. A total of 20 participants attended the course including the faculty members from IBA Sukkur and FAST NU, Faisalabad. The Resource Person for the course was Mr. Amer Zaheer (faculty member, CS Department, CUST). The ceremony concluded with acknowledging remarks and significance of Information Security for organizations and protection against cyber-attacks in present world, presented by the chief guest. He also congratulated the successful attendees and endorsed the efforts of ORIC for conducting a successful event.

For more information, contact:
Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST)
Islamabad Expressway, Kahuta Road, Zone-V, Islamabad, Pakistan
UAN: +92-51-111-555-666
Tel: +92-51-4486700-4
Email: info@cust.edu.pk
Website: https://cust.edu.pk

ORIC Arranged Hands-On Short Course on “React JS” 

Islamabad, June 22, 2022 (PPI-OT):React-JS can be used for creating large web applications for organizations in an agile manner. Through React, data can dynamically get updated in web pages without requiring them to be reloaded at each update trigger. As a perfect web development tool, it is among the top-recommended JS library. Prominent web products like Facebook and Instagram are built on its basis, and there are over 10,274,456 live websites that use React.

Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) conducted Twenty (20) Hours Hands-on Course on “React-JS” starting from 01st June 2022. The course consisted of two modules spanning Ten (10 hours) each. The objective of the course was to provide participants with advanced hands-on knowledge about React JS and its application in web development. The course contents included the key topics like: ESC Refresher, React Hooks, NPM Packages, Routing, Formik, Consuming APIs, Postman//GitHub, Firebase and Heroku Development etc. with two real time projects.

The participants included students from CS and SE Departments. The concluding ceremony held on 17th June 2022 was graced by HoD CS, Prof. Nayyer Masood. After a welcome note by Assistant Director ORIC, the chief guest was requested to distribute certificates among successful candidates. Following this, the chief guest congratulated the participants for successful completion of course. He also appreciated ORIC for effectual conduction of event. The course ended on a high note and proved to be a great source of knowledge to participants.

For more information, contact:
Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST)
Islamabad Expressway, Kahuta Road, Zone-V, Islamabad, Pakistan
UAN: +92-51-111-555-666
Tel: +92-51-4486700-4
Email: info@cust.edu.pk
Website: https://cust.edu.pk

Department of Psychology Commemorated Culture Day 

Islamabad, June 22, 2022 (PPI-OT):Culture can be defined as all the ways of life including arts, beliefs and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation. Culture has been called “the way of life for an entire society.” As such, it includes codes of manners, dress, language, religion, rituals, art. Culture provides important social and economic benefits. With improved learning and health, increased tolerance, and opportunities to come together with others, culture enhances our quality of life and increases overall well-being for both individuals and communities.

Keeping in mind the value and importance of cultures the students of 5th semester Psychology department of Capital University of science and Technology organized a culture event under the supervision of instructor Miss Saniya Moazzam on 2nd June 2022 for the purpose of cultural representation of all the provinces. Provinces include Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan, Gilgit. Student had represented the cultural foods, songs, poetry, costumes in the cultural event. Many faculty members had visit to that cultural event and in the end head of the Psychology department, Dr. Sabahat Haqqani visited in the event and made the event more worthy.

For more information, contact:
Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST)
Islamabad Expressway, Kahuta Road, Zone-V, Islamabad, Pakistan
UAN: +92-51-111-555-666
Tel: +92-51-4486700-4
Email: info@cust.edu.pk
Website: https://cust.edu.pk

Department of English Organized an Online Session on “Project Proposal Writing” 

Islamabad, June 22, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Department of English arranged an online session on ‘Project Proposal Writing’ on June 15, 2022. Ms. Noshaba Zafar, Senior Technical Advisor – GBV (Gender-Based Violence), Corus International, Washington DC, USA, served the occasion as guest speaker. Ms. Noshaba Zafar has not only worked with various prestigious organizations but also with different UN agencies in advisory and managerial roles.

The speaker delivered a detailed and an effective lecture on Project Proposal Writing. A comprehensive overview of all the essential parts of a standard project proposal was offered by the speaker. Moreover, the speaker also enlightened the participants with essential DOs and DONTs of Project Proposal Writing. At the end of the talk, a brief and productive question/answer session was also held to address the queries of the participants.

For more information, contact:
Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST)
Islamabad Expressway, Kahuta Road, Zone-V, Islamabad, Pakistan
UAN: +92-51-111-555-666
Tel: +92-51-4486700-4
Email: info@cust.edu.pk
Website: https://cust.edu.pk

Department of Accounting and Finance Holds a Seminar on “Four Pillars of the Character Building – A Motivational Talk” 

Islamabad, June 20, 2022 (PPI-OT):Department of Accounting and Finance organized a seminar titled “Four Pillars of Character Building” under the supervision of Ms. Hajra Qayyum, on June 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM. in auditorium A2. The guest speaker was Mr. Ahmed Siddiqui – Assistant Chief Manager (ACM) – State Bank of Pakistan. He has worked for the State Bank for more than three decades and has vast knowledge and experience in central banking. He is a lecturer and a trainer at the National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) and various other commercial banks.

The seminar aimed to guide the students regarding the pillars that can help them build a strong character along with techniques as to how to discover and experience which qualities and behaviours are an expression of good character. It aimed at providing students with an opportunity to look into their character to improve themselves and to evaluate which traits to let go of or incorporate into their behaviour.

For more information, contact:
Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST)
Islamabad Expressway, Kahuta Road, Zone-V, Islamabad, Pakistan
UAN: +92-51-111-555-666
Tel: +92-51-4486700-4
Email: info@cust.edu.pk
Website: https://cust.edu.pk

Department of Bio-informatics and Bio-Science Arranged a Walk on “Emerging Trends in the Field of Accounting to Provide Financial Literacy” 

Islamabad, June 20, 2022 (PPI-OT):Department of Bio-informatics and Bio-Sciences organized a “Walk on Emerging trends in the field of Accounting to provide Financial Literacy” on Thursday, 16th June 2022. The purpose of the walk to provide financial literacy to the students with emerging trends in the flied of accounting. Financial literacy is very important ingredients for every individual. Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. Financial literacy is the foundation of your relationship with money, and it is a lifelong journey of learning.

The walk was organized by Ms. Saddaf Adalat for the students of BS Bio-informatics and Bio-Sciences studying the course, “Accounting-1”. By using different colourful posters and banners made by the student of 7th and 8th semester of Bio-informatics and Bio-Sciences convey the message on emerging trends includes Forensic Accounting, Cloud Accounting, Role of AI in Accounting, Data Science in Accounting, Block Chain and Cryptocurrency, Automated Accounting Processes/Software and Out Sourcing. Faculty members includes Dr. Sahar Fazal, HOD Bioinformatics and Biosciences Program and Dr. Syeda Marriam Bakhtiar appreciated the work done by the students.

For more information, contact:
Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST)
Islamabad Expressway, Kahuta Road, Zone-V, Islamabad, Pakistan
UAN: +92-51-111-555-666
Tel: +92-51-4486700-4
Email: info@cust.edu.pk
Website: https://cust.edu.pk