03 September, 2025
1. Executive Summary
The Cyber Force (TCF), the student-driven cybersecurity club at Vishwakarma Government Engineering College (VGEC), successfully conducted its Orientation Program for 2025. The event introduced the club’s mission, vision, and planned activities to new students, fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness. Esteemed academic leaders and industry experts, including Dr. Rinkesh Bansal from IBM, provided valuable insights. The orientation laid a strong foundation for the year’s initiatives and sparked significant student interest in joining TCF’s mission.
2. Introduction
i. Event Objective
The Orientation Program 2025 aimed to onboard new students into The Cyber Force community.
Its objectives were to:
Introduce TCF’s core philosophy, objectives, and leadership team.
Highlight practical, project-based learning opportunities.
Facilitate interaction with academic and cybersecurity industry leaders.
Unveil the roadmap of workshops, competitions, and campaigns for the academic year.
ii. Distinguished Guests & Dignitaries
The event was attended by:
Dr. Rinkesh Bansal: Program Director & Master Inventor, IBM
Dr. Kuntesh Jani: Faculty Coordinator, TCF LDCE
Dr. V. D. Patel: HOD of IT Department, VGEC
Dr. Purvi Ramanuj: Faculty Coordinator, TCF VGEC
Mr. Chaitanya Vekaria: Chairman, TCF LDCE
3. Proceedings of the Program
The event was structured to be engaging and informative, with the following proceedings:
The program began at 3:15 PM with an inaugural address by Mr. Aryan Shah (General Secretary) and Ms. Khushboo Jadav (Core Member). They welcomed dignitaries, faculty, and students, emphasizing TCF’s motto, “By students, for students.”
A bouquet ceremony honored the dignitaries, with bouquets presented by HOD Ma’am, Faculty Coordinators, and TCF student leadership, expressing gratitude for their support.
Dr. Purvi Ramanuj, Faculty Coordinator of TCF VGEC, shared her vision for the club’s growth and encouraged students to leverage TCF for skill development. Dr. V. D. Patel, HOD of IT Department, emphasized the importance of cybersecurity skills in the digital era and commended the students’ initiative.
Dr. Rinkesh Bansal delivered a keynote session, sharing insights from his IBM experience on corporate project management, innovation, and students’ roles in cybersecurity.
Dr. Kuntesh Jani shared his TCF journey, motivating students to focus on practical skills through collaboration and problem-solving.
Mr. Chaitanya Vekaria, Chairman of TCF LDCE, highlighted the success of TCF’s inter-college collaboration.
Mr. Krish Modi, President of TCF VGEC, articulated the club’s philosophy: “Do Things, Not Just Learn.” He unveiled upcoming activities, including hands-on projects, technical workshops, and competitive events.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. Dhrumi Tailor (Core Member), expressing appreciation to dignitaries, faculty, students, and the TCF organizing team.
4.0 Program Highlights
i. Core Value Proposition of TCF:
A platform for students to explore and cultivate a passion for cybersecurity.
Emphasis on hands-on, project-based learning.
Opportunities to network with industry leaders and peers.
Development of technical and soft skills.
ii. Announced Future Activities:
Ethical Hacking Workshops: Hands-on training in penetration testing.
Cybersecurity Awareness Campaigns: Community-focused initiatives for online safety.
Red & Blue Team Exercises: Real-world simulations of cyber-attack and defense scenarios.
Networking Events & Panel Discussions: Forums for knowledge exchange with professionals.
5. The Cyber Force (VGEC) Organizing Committee 2025
President: Krish Modi
Vice President: Dhruvi Patel
General Secretary: Aryan Shah
Joint Secretaries: Preyas Patel, Jeni Thesiya
Treasurer: Vansh Bhatt
Event Coordinators: Ridham Solanki, Jeni Thesiya
Core Members: Archi Tala, Dhrumi Tailor, Keyur Solanki, Jaysinh Rajput, Fenil Savaliya, Het Goswami, Jainy Kapadiya, Disha Vasava, Urvish Pargi, Krishnal Chaudhari, Daivik Chaudhari, Khushboo Jadav, Dev Prajapati, Aastha Patel, Manthan Goswami, Ridham Pujara.
6. Conclusion
The TCF Orientation Program 2025 was a resounding success, effectively introducing the club’s vision to the student community. The event was dynamic and insightful, setting an ambitious direction for the year. With support from faculty, guidance from industry experts, and the dedication of student leaders, The Cyber Force is poised to become a center of excellence for innovation, awareness, and practical skill development in cybersecurity at VGEC.
