Patna
December 3, 2025
The second International Conference on Building a Secure and Empowered Cyberspace (BuildSEC'25), hosted at IIT Patna from December 1st to 3rd, 2025, marked a significant milestone in India's cybersecurity research landscape. A research team from the C-DAC, Delhi received the Best Paper Award in recognition of their pioneering work in the domain of Internet of Things (IoT) security.
The conference was inaugurated by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. The inaugural session was attended by several eminent dignitaries, including Shri Pratyaya Amrit, Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar; Shri Abhay Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Government of Bihar; Prof. T. N. Singh, Director, IIT Patna; and Prof. Sanjay Jha, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia. Senior officials from C-DAC Mumbai and C-DAC Patna were also present.
BuildSEC'25 brought together researchers, policymakers, and industry experts from across the globe to deliberate on emerging challenges and innovations in cybersecurity. The recognition accorded to the C-DAC Delhi team underscores India's growing capabilities in advanced cybersecurity research and its commitment to securing the digital ecosystem in an increasingly connected world.
The award-winning paper, titled “Multi-Gateway NDN-IoT Framework: A Modular Approach with Security Enhancement and Performance Evaluation,” was presented by Shri Hitesh Laxmikant Daga, Project Engineer, Smart City 2.0, C-DAC Delhi, under the mentorship of Shri Devadatta Sasmala, Scientist F, C-DAC Delhi. The research was jointly authored by Shri Hitesh L. Daga, Shri Ganesh P. Karande, Shri Devadatta Sasmala from C-DAC and Shri Naveen Kumar & Shri Piyush Kumarfrom MeitY.
The Best Paper Award was conferred by Prof. T. N. Singh, Director, IIT Patna, in the presence of distinguished academicians, including Prof. Raju Halder, Prof. Sanjay Jha, and Prof. Jimson Mathew. The award ceremony stood as a moment of pride for the entire C-DAC team, highlighting the impact and relevance of their work in strengthening India's cybersecurity ecosystem.
The award-winning study presents a modular, secure, and future-ready IoT framework built on Named Data Networking (NDN) technology. It addresses key challenges related to IoT security and scalability, offering actionable solutions aligned with India's Smart City 2.0 initiative, supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
The proposed framework highlights:
- Strengthened security mechanisms to safeguard IoT infrastructure
- Modular system architecture that supports scalable and flexible deployments
- Comprehensive performance evaluation to validate real-world readiness
- Seamless integration across multi-gateway IoT environments
Together, these features position the framework as a robust foundation for next-generation smart city deployments in India.
BuildSEC'25 emerged as a leading forum, convening over 100 participants, including eminent researchers, policymakers, and industry experts. The conference showcased 16 shortlisted research papers across diverse cybersecurity domains, promoting meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among stakeholders dedicated to strengthening India's digital security ecosystem.
The recognition accorded to C-DAC Delhi at this prestigious platform reaffirms the organization's commitment to advancing cutting-edge cybersecurity and IoT technologies. It underscores C-DAC's ongoing role in securing India's digital infrastructure while supporting innovation and sustainable technological progress.
