Ambika V
Assistant Professor
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I am a Computer Science and Engineering professional with over 17 years of teaching experience, passionate about education, innovation, and continuous learning. My primary area of interest is Cybersecurity, where I strive to inspire students to explore secure and emerging technologies.
Throughout my academic journey, I have been committed to mentoring students, guiding academic and technical projects, and fostering a strong foundation in computer science principles. I believe in creating an engaging learning environment that nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Driven by a commitment to lifelong learning, I actively encourage students to embrace research, innovation, and professional development. My goal is to empower future engineers with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to contribute meaningfully to society and the ever-evolving world of technology.
This book chapter explores the increasing threat of social engineering attacks in the e-banking ecosystem and their impact on digital financial security. It examines common attack techniques such as phishing, vishing, smishing, pretexting, and identity theft, highlighting how cybercriminals exploit human behavior to gain unauthorized access to sensitive financial information. The chapter discusses the vulnerabilities associated with online banking, the consequences of security breaches, and the evolving tactics used by attackers. It also emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity awareness, secure authentication mechanisms, customer education, and proactive security practices in mitigating these risks. By presenting current challenges and preventive strategies, the chapter provides valuable insights for researchers, cybersecurity professionals, financial institutions, and students interested in strengthening the security and resilience of modern e-banking systems.
This book chapter examines the critical role of social engineering as one of the most significant threats in the cybersecurity landscape. It explores how attackers manipulate human psychology through techniques such as phishing, pretexting, baiting, and impersonation to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and organizational systems. The chapter discusses the growing sophistication of social engineering attacks, their impact on individuals and enterprises, and the challenges they pose to information security. It highlights the importance of security awareness, user education, organizational policies, and multi-layered defense mechanisms in reducing cyber risks. By providing insights into attack methodologies and effective mitigation strategies, the chapter emphasizes that cybersecurity is not solely a technological challenge but also a human-centric one, requiring continuous vigilance and a strong culture of security awareness.
This review article examines the growing threat of social engineering attacks on the security of the Internet of Things (IoT). It provides a comprehensive overview of common attack vectors, including phishing, pretexting, baiting, and impersonation, highlighting how human vulnerabilities can be exploited to compromise interconnected IoT systems. The article discusses the characteristics and impact of these attacks across various application domains and reviews existing security challenges and mitigation strategies. It also emphasizes the importance of user awareness, cybersecurity education, authentication mechanisms, and robust security practices in strengthening IoT ecosystems. By consolidating current research and identifying key challenges, the review offers valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and educators, while underscoring the need for continuous advancements in cybersecurity to safeguard emerging IoT technologies.
Research interests include Cybersecurity, Social Engineering, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Focused on human-centric cybersecurity challenges, authentication mechanisms, and secure digital ecosystems.
Published research and book chapters on social engineering attacks, IoT security, and e-banking security.
Interested in developing innovative security frameworks and authentication techniques to enhance cyber resilience.
Committed to advancing research that addresses emerging cybersecurity threats through education, collaboration, and technological innovation.
Research Interests
Cybersecurity
Social Engineering
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Identity and Access Management
Human-Centric Security
Behavioral Authentication
Certified Cybercrime Intervention Officer (CCIO)
Successfully completed the Certified Cybercrime Intervention Officer (CCIO) certification from ISAC, enhancing expertise in cybercrime investigation, cybersecurity practices, and digital threat mitigation.
Professional Certification Courses
Completed professional certification courses from NVIDIA, NPTEL, Infosys Springboard and Udemy strengthening expertise in cybersecurity, AI, IoT, cryptography, accelerated computing, intellectual property, and digital security.
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