Dr. Rakesh Singh Kunwar

Assistant Professor (IT), School of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (SASET)
Ph.D.- Cyber Security, M.Tech. (Computer Network Engineering), MCA

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Email – rakesh.kunwar@rru.ac.in

Research Area – Malware Analysis & Digital Forensics, Dark web

About Dr. Rakesh Singh Kunwar

Dr. Rakesh Singh Kunwar has completed his PhD in Cyber Security and his core domain is Malware Analysis from Rashtriya Raksha University (Formerly Raksha Shakti University), Lavad, Gandhinagar. He completed M.Tech in Computer Network Engineering from Graphic Era University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He has more than 7+ years of experience in Academics. He worked for 3 years as Assistant Professor in Bhutan through ITEC MEA under Colombo Plan Lecturers. He also worked as SSO in NICFS, New Delhi, MHA. Besides this, He delivered expert lectures on several occasions & has an interest in the field of Cyber Security.

  • in Cyber Security from Rashtriya Raksha University (Formerly Raksha Shakti University), Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India Domain: Malware Analysis and JPEG Steganalysis
  • Master of Technology in Computer Network Engineering from Graphic Era Deemed University, Uttarakhand, India
  • Master of Computer Applications from HemwatiNandan Bahuguna Garhwal Central University campus, Uttarakhand
  • Bachelor of Science (Physics, Mathematics, Statistics) from D.A.V.(P.G.) College, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Central University
Teaching Experience
  • He worked as Assistant Professor for 3 years in Gyelpozhing College of Information & Technology in Mongar, Bhutan under the ITEC program as CPL, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, Government of India.
  • Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science (NICFS), New Delhi, Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI.
  • 4 years teaching experience in Dev Bhoomi Group of Institutions, Uttarakhand.
  • 6 months as a Guest Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry And Forensic Science, Gujarat University.
  • 6 months as a Guest Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, Gujarat University
ResearchExperience
  • Established a complete virtual lab for Malware Analysis and Penetration testing.
  • Established a Forensic lab for Mobile forensic and Computer forensic.
  • Done Malware analysis of several samples.
  • Provide Cyber Awareness Program in Rashtriya Raksha University (formerly Raksha Shakti University)
IndustryExperience
  • 6 months worked in REDBACK CONSULTING (Australian Organization in SAP -ABAP).
Publication
  • “Securing ICT in the Kingdom of Bhutan”, in 1stInternational Conference on Managing ICT for GNH based Development, Organised by GCIT, RUB In Collaboration withCSI.
  • “The role of ICT in the Insurance Industry”, in 1stInternational Conference on Managing ICT for GNH based Development, Organised by GCIT, RUB In Collaboration withCSI.
  • “Ransomware”, National Crime Record Bureau,GOI
  • “Malware Analysis Of Backdoor Creator Fatrat”, International Journal of Cyber-Security and Digital Forensics (IJCSDF), Hong Kong China, 7(1): 72-79, ISSN:2305-001
  • “Framework to Detect Malicious Codes Embedded with JPEG Images over Social Networking Sites”, IEEE Sponsored 4th International conference on Innovations in information, Embedded and Communication Systems(ICIIECS-17), Tamil Nadu
  • “JPEG Images Embedded With Hidden Malicious Code” in National Conference on Digital Forensic and Cyber Security(NCDFCS-2016) and published in Cyber Times, New Delhi with impact factor 6.9.
  • “Investigation And Analysis Process Of Mobile Forensics” in National Conference on Digital Forensic and Cyber Security (NCDFCS-2016) and published in Cyber Times, New Delhi with impact factor 6.9.
  • “Malware Obfuscation Techniques To Bypass AV Engines” in National Conference on Digital Forensic and Cyber Security(NCDFCS-2016) and published in Cyber Times, New Delhi with impact factor 6.9.
  • “Emerging Issues Of Cyber Security In E-Commerce” in International Conference on Governance Systems (ICGS-2016), Gujarat Technological University Journal, Gujarat.
  • “Implementation of PPM in IP Traceback of DoS Attack Over Autonomous System Using NS2” in International Conference on Cyber Security (ICCS) 2016 and will publish in International Journal of Information and Computer Security (IJICS) (SCOPUS indexed journal ), ISSN:1744-1765E-ISSN:1744-1773 ” Social Media-A New Vector for Cyber Attack” in International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication & Automation (ICACCA 2016) -IEEE and ACM . ISBN 978-1-5090-0674-8 https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/servlet/opac?punumber=7731033
  • “Malware Analysis: Tools & Techniques”, in International Conference on Cyber Security and IT Governance, ACM.
  • “Cyber Attacks On Intrusion Detection System” in International Journal of Information Sciences and Techniques (IJIST), Open Access Journal Vol.6,No.1, page 191-196
  • “ASurveyReporton:Security Challenges Internet of Things”in IJSRD, National Conference on ICT &IoT. ISSN:2321-0613, Page 35-39. IF 4.3 ” Misleading Fake Information Over Hyper Connected World Of Social Media ”, in COPS -Delhi police magazine for policy research.
  • “US MHN: Universal Secure Management for Heterogeneous Nodes in MANET “, in International Journal of Innovations & Advancement in ComputerScience IJIACS , ISSN 2347 – 8616 Volume 4, Special Issue- February 2015, DIIF Impact Factor Value 2.65
  • “UMHN: Universal Management of Heterogeneous Nodes in MANET”,in the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering & Technology. Published in International Journal of Innovations & Advancement in Computer Science ISSN 2347 – 8616, DIIF Impact Factor Value 2.65
  • “Automatic Image Registration Using Evolutionary Algorithm” in Recent Research in Science and Technology 2011, 4(1): 33-39 ISSN: 2076-5061AvailableOnline: http://recent-science.com/
Conference
State
  • Jan 2017 :”LOGOUT”, Gujarat’s 1st Cyber Awareness Conference National
  • Dec 2016 : National Conference onDigital Forensic and CyberSecurity Jan2016 National conferenceonICT &IOT.
  • Nov 2014 : National conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering & Technology.
International
  • Mar 2019 : Managing ICT for GNH basedDevelopment
  • Mar 2017 : ICIIECS-17,Tamil Nadu
  • Jan 2017 : HTC Conference-AnnualIT SecuritySummit-“HACKTECH”
  • Aug 2016 : International ConferenceonGovernanceinE-Commerce(ICGS-2016)
  • Aug 2016 : International Conference on Cyber Security(ICCS)
  • Apr 2016 : International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication & Automation, Organized by IEEE andACM
  • Mar 2016 : International Conference on Cyber Security and IT Governance, Organized by ACM andASSOCHAM.
Seminar
National
  • Apr 2017 : Positive Cyber Criminology and Itsrolein CriminalJustice
  • Dec 2015 : Intrusion Detection for hypervisor based cloud computing infrastructure
  • Sep 2015 : Regional Training program onURKUND.
Workshop
  • Feb 2017 : Cyber Security & Penetration Testing-ISEA PhaseII Project
  • Jan 2016 : Resilient Accord Exercising continuity plans for Cyber Incidents
  • Oct 2015 : Workshop on LATEX- A Document preparation system.
Webinar
  • On “Cyber and Network Security Infrastructure Configuration” organized byBharti Vidyapeeth, CoE, Pune sponsored by AICTE,30 Nov 2020t-5 Dec 2020.
  • On “Tips & Tricks // Looking at the source data to support an Artifact” by Magnet forensics, 18 Nov2020.
  • On “An Introduction to IoT and Its Application” organized by NIET, Greater Noida sponsored byAICTE, 14 Sep-19 Sep 2020.
  • On “Tips & Tricks // Harnessing Magnet.AI to save time in your Investigation” by Magnet forensics, 2 Sep 2020.
  • On “IoT Security” organized by C-DAC & SETS under ISEA Project, 28-29 Aug 2020.
  • On “Blockchain” organized by HCCMT, Idukki, Kerala, 26 Aug2020.
  • On “Demystifying Mac Investigation: Mac vs. Windows Artifacts Comparison” by Magnet forensics, 25 Aug 2020.
  • On “IT Security” organized by IIBM, Patna with CSI, Patna, 22 Aug 2020.
  • On “Smart Computing &IoT” organized by IIBM, Patna with CSI, Patna, 8 Aug 2020
  • Speaker in 1 Day Workshop on Cyber Security Awareness for media & covered by National media channels jointly organized by RSU & ECS.
  • Expert lecture on “Malware: Static & Dynamic Analysis” for M.Tech/B.Tech Cyber Security Students in Rashtriya Raksha University (formerly Raksha Shakti University)
  • Speaker in 1 Week “CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS PROGRAM ” organized Rashtriya Raksha University (formerly Raksha Shakti University)
  • Panel member in “ABHIVYAKTI: SAFETY OF WOMEN & CHILDREN IN CYBERSPACE Jointly organized by Gujarat University, Gujarat Police & Indian Police Foundation.
  • Speaker in “CYBER CRIME & SAFETY FOR STUDENTS” program at Ahmedabad Public School.
  • Scopus Indexed, AICTE Sponsored International E-Conference on Data Analytics, Intelligent Systems & Information Security (ICDIIS’ 20) held on 11-12 Dec 2020.
  • The Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law (JDFSL) from EMBRY-RIDDLE Aeronautical University.