Network and Systems Security (NetSS) Lab

The Network and Systems Security (NetSS) Laboratory at Digital University Kerala focuses on research and development in advanced areas of cybersecurity, including security automation, attack modelling, risk analysis, 5G security, and smart grid security. The laboratory conducts R&D activities in collaboration with national and international academic institutions, industry partners, and government organizations. A cyber range facility has been established to support cybersecurity testing, experimentation, and development.

R&D Projects

Design and Development of Next Generation Automated Security Operations and Response Tool (ASPER)
Funded by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India
Budget: Rs. 252.09 Lakhs
Industry Partner: Tata Elxsi Pvt. Ltd.
Summary: Futuristic cybersecurity solution designed to defend enterprise network infrastructures against potential and real-time cyber threats. ASPER generates comprehensive attack scenarios that directly support strengthening the security of complex networks.

ASPER Project

Collaborations

Academic

  • KTH, Sweden
  • George Mason University, USA
  • Jadavpur University, India

Industry

  • Tata Elxsi Pvt. Ltd.
  • GuardArcs Pvt. Ltd.

Organizations

  • MeitY, Govt. of India
  • TSDSI
  • CDOT, India
  • CDAC, India
Collaborations

Lab Members

NetSS Lab Team

Coordinator

  • Dr. Preetam Mukherjee

Research Team

  • Ms. Lakshmi R Nair
  • Ms. Smitha Rani B S

Development Team

  • Mr. Akshay A B
  • Mr. Anandhu Ashok
  • Mr. Giri Prasad A
  • Mr. Viswanath R

Staff Member

  • Ms. Rakhi Raj S

Present Interns

  • Ms. Anietta Aruldhas
  • Mr. Neeraj Jayesh
  • Mr. Jishnu P
  • Mr. Afnan K

Former Interns

  • Mr. Nanda Krishnan V
  • Mr. Ibrahim A R
  • Mr. Himanshu
  • Mr. Adithya Anil
  • Mr. Salihu Ahamed
  • Mr. Bibungsarth Islary
  • Ms. Ansu Rose Joseph