Center for Cryptography and Cybersecurity
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
The centre aims to be a leading hub for cryptography and cybersecurity research in India. Its core areas of focus include:
- theoretical and applied cryptography
- symmetric key cryptography and cryptanalysis
- network security
- privacy-preserving mechanisms
- post-quantum cryptography
- quantum cryptography
In addition to conducting research in cutting-edge technologies, the centre also trains students and professionals in these fields. It offers long-term and short-term research opportunities at the postdoc, PhD, M.Tech RA, predoctoral, and intern levels, along with training programmes, workshops, and boot camps for experienced professionals as well as undergraduate and graduate students.
Past Programs
Linux and Systems Security Bootcamp
ISEA Phase III
29 June – 3 July 2026 · IIT Hyderabad
Linux infrastructure and security bootcamp offering practical skills in administration, automation, and hands-on experience to build, manage, secure, and monitor modern Linux systems.
Symmetric Key Cryptography
ACM India Summer School 2026
8–17 June 2026 · IIT Hyderabad
Advanced workshop on symmetric ciphers and ML-based cryptanalysis at IIT Hyderabad
Bootcamp on 5G Security
ISEA Phase III · Bootcamp 2026
9–13 March 2026 · IIT Hyderabad
Hands-on bootcamp on security challenges in 5G and beyond mobile networks, covering theory, network setup, and demonstrations on securing 5G RAN and Core.
Cryptology Conclave
22–23 January 2026 · IIT Hyderabad
Expert talks, workshop on secure distributed systems, and student poster colloquium spanning cryptography, post-quantum security, side-channel attacks, and more.
Faculty Updation Program on Wireless Security
ISEA Phase III · FUP 2025
1–5 December 2025 · IIT Hyderabad
Faculty Updation Program equipping educators and researchers with advanced knowledge and practical skills in wireless security, malware analysis, and critical infrastructure protection.