SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Expert Talk Biometric Security Reimagined with Agentic AI
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) organised an expert talk titled “Biometric Security Reimagined with Agentic AI” on 7 May 2026 for sixth-semester students. The session was delivered by Mr Ajinkya Lohakare, Founder and CTO of Ditto Security, a renowned cybersecurity consultant, ethical hacker, AI strategist, and TEDx speaker.
The expert talk aimed to familiarise students with the evolution of biometric security systems and the integration of Agentic AI into modern cybersecurity frameworks. Mr Lohakare began by explaining the growing importance of biometric security in the digital era and discussed various authentication methods such as fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, iris scanning, voice authentication, and behavioural biometrics. He highlighted the widespread application of biometric systems in banking, healthcare, smartphones, and enterprise security due to their reliability and convenience.
The session further introduced the concept of Agentic AI, emphasising how intelligent AI agents can autonomously analyse data, make decisions, learn from patterns, and automate workflows. A key highlight of the talk was the demonstration of n8n, an open-source workflow automation platform used to build intelligent automation pipelines by integrating applications, APIs, and AI models. Students were also introduced to Google Colab as a cloud-based platform for executing Python code, AI experiments, and cybersecurity projects without requiring high-end hardware.
Practical demonstrations covered scripting, automation tasks, GitHub integration, and collaborative development workflows. The speaker also shared insights into cybersecurity threats such as phishing, spoofing, deepfakes, and identity theft, while emphasising the importance of ethical hacking and secure system design. He further discussed the ethical and privacy challenges associated with biometric and AI-driven systems, stressing the need for compliance with data protection standards.
The interactive session concluded with discussions on career opportunities in cybersecurity, AI, automation, and ethical hacking, motivating students to strengthen their technical skills and prepare for future industry demands