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Dr. Usha B A

Professor - Cyber Security ushaba@bmsit.in


Qualification : BE-CSE, MTech-CSE , Ph.D

Teaching Experience : 15 Years

Research Experience : 9 Years

Specialization : Information Security



About me:
scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=qXByJrcAAAAJ&hl=en

Memberships in Professional Bodies
  • IEEE(CSI) - No. 93613842
Skills
  • Java Script
  • Core Java
  • C, C++
  • My SQL
Invited Talks Delivered : 14

Workshops Attended/Organized/Invited Talks
  • Cyber Security: Storage System Architecture and File System Forensics AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP at Dept of ISE, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru for 5 days from 13 to 17 Sept 2021
  • Machine Learning Dept of ECE, JSSATE in association with EICT Academy, IIT Kanpur for 5 days from 19 to 23 July 2021
  • Emerging Trends in Data Analytics Dept of CSE, BMSIT for 5 Days from 10th to 14th May 2021
  • Intelligent Edge Computing Techniques on Diverse Applications AICTE sponsored STTP at RIT, Bengaluru for 6 Days from 14 to 19 Dec 2020
  • Leadership and Excellence AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP at National Institute Of Technology, Tiruchirappalli for 5 Days from 23 to 27 Nov 2020
  • Cyber Security AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP at National Institute Of Technology, Tiruchirappalli for 5 days from 08 to 12 Sept 2020
  • Demystify Design Thinking in Multidisciplinary Engineering :IT Approaches Dept of ISE,CSE and MCA,MSRIT for 5 Days from 27 July to 1st Aug 2020
  • Research Trends And Challenges In Computer Science” Dept of CSE, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru for 5 Days from 13 to 17 July 2020
  • Trends in Data Science Dept of MCA,CSE and ISE, IQAC - MSRIT for 5 Days from 13 to 17 July 2020
  • Effective usages of Educational Technology in Teaching Learning Process Departments of CSE,ECE and Medical Electronics Engineering in association with IQAC – MSRIT Under Margdarshan Scheme sponsored by AICTE for 5 Days from 22-26 June 2020
  • Outcome Based Education: A Step Towards Excellence” Govt College of Engineering, Karad under Margadarshan Scheme of AICTE, New Delhi from 11-15 May 2020
  • Strategic Planning and Best Practices Rao Bahadur Y Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College, Ballari in Association with C. Byregowda Institute of Technology, Kolar for 1 day from 22 May 2020
  • Artificial Intelligence Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mijar, Moodbidri in association with CSI, National Youth Council of India and Brain O Vision Solution India Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad for 5 Days from 22 to 26th May 2020
  • Digital Forensics RIT, Bengaluru for 5 Days from 13-18 Jan 2020
  • Cyber Privacy and Security Engineering BMSIT&M for 1 Day from 12 Oct 2019
  • Google Career Readiness Program Google India, Bangalore for 1 Day from 27 Sept 2019
  • FDP at SAP Labs SAP Labs India Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru for 1 Day from 12 July 2019
  • Advances in Data Science: A practical Approach SJCE, Mysore for 5 Days from 17-21 June 2019
  • Academic Leadership Program Wipro Technovation center, Bangalore for 3 Days from 22-24 Apr 2019
  • DevOps MSRIT, Bengaluru for 5 Days from 21 to 25 Jan 2019
  • VGST Sponsored One week workshop on“Internet of Things” JSSATE, Bengaluru for 6 Days from 18th to 23rd June, 2018

Additional Responsibilities
  • Faculty coordinator for BMSIT Quiz Club
  • Chief Coordinator - Women Empowerment Cell
  • Worked as Head of the Deapartment for the Dept of ISE from Feb 2019 to July 2020
  • Ek Bharath Shrestha Bharath - Deputy Nodal Officer from 2019 to till date
  • Sports Committee Member at BMSIT from 2019 to till date
  • Autonomous Coordinator of CSE from Sept 2021 to till date
  • Board of Studies member of CSE from Sept 2021 to till date
  • Worked as extrenal DCS of VTU Theory Examination 2020-21

Journals
Journal Name Journal Type Volume Number Issue Number ISSN ISBN Paper Title
International Journal of Computer Application (IJCA) International 176 5 0975 – 8887 Video Steganography using Zero Order Hold Method for Secured Data Transmission
American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (AIJRSTEM) International 2 11 ISSN (Print): 2328-3491, ISSN (Online): 2328-3580, ISSN (CD-ROM): 2328-3629 Video Steganography for Piracy Prevention in on-demand Internet Streaming Media
International Journal of Computer Application (IJCA) International 121 14 0975 -8887 High Capacity Data Embedding Method in Image Steganography using Genetic Algorithm
International Journal of Computer Application (IJCA) International 121 8 0975 -8887 Cognitive prediction of most appropriate image steganography approach
International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering (IJARCCE) International 3 8 ISSN (Online) : 2278-1021 ISSN (Print) : 2319-5940 Image and Audio Embedding Technique in Image Steganography Using Neural Networks
International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering (IJARCCE) International 3 8 ISSN (Online) : 2278-1021 ISSN (Print) : 2319-5940 A secure data embedding technique in image steganography for medical images
International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering (IJARCCE) international 3 6 ISSN (Print) : 2319-5940 ISSN (Online) : 2278-1021 Analysis of Data Embedding Technique in Image Steganography – A Survey
SPC ERA IJSTE International 1 1 Analysis on High Level Security Using Chaos-Fuzzy-Threshold Algorithm in Image Steganography – A Survey
International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering International 3 4 ISSN (Online) : 2278-1021 ISSN (Print): 2319-5940 A Survey on Patient Information Protection Using Cryptographic and Data Hiding Techniques
International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering International 3 4 ISSN (Online) : 2278-1021 ISSN (Print): 2319-5940 “A Survey on Secure and High Capacity Image Steganography Techniques
International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering International 2 5 ISSN (Print) : 2319-5940 ISSN (Online): 2278-1021 Data Embedding Technique In Image Steganography Using Neural Network
International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology(IJRET) International 1 2 ISSN: 2319 – 1163 Analysis of Image Steganalysis Techniques to Defend Against Statistical Attacks – A Survey
International Journal of Computer Applications International 48 17 0975 -8887 Image Steganography using Sudoku Puzzle for Secured Data Transmission
International Journal for Scientific Research & Development(IJSRD) International 6 9 (online): 2321-0613 Cognitive based Data Classification in Image Steganography for Secured Data Transmission
International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET) International 7 1 2321-9653 Blinds Personal Assistant Application for Android
Journal of Seybold Report International 15 8 1533-9211 An Overview On Strategies Deployed For Data Concealing in Audio
Journal of Seybold International 15 8 1533-9211 Cognitive based Image Steganography for Fingerprint Biometric Data in Smart Cards using Machine Learning Algorithms
Journal of Seybold Report International 15 8 1533-9211 Devops and Microservices: An Overview
Journal of Seybold Report International 15 7 1533-9211 Data Protection System using Audio Steganography for Secure Transmission
International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET) International 7 1 2321-9653 Blinds Personal Assistant Application for Android
International Journal for Scientific Research & Development (IJSRD) International 6 9 2321-0613 Cognitive based Data Classification in Image Steganography for Secured Data Transmission

Conferences
Conference Name Venue Date Paper Title
5th International Conference on Computing Methodologies and Communication (ICCMC 2021) Erode, India 2021-04-08 Review of Blockchain Security and Privacy
5th International Conference on Computing Methodologies and Communication (ICCMC 2021) Erode, India 2021-04-08 Security Enhancement in Image Steganography in Generative Adversarial Networks
International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems (ICAIS 2021) JCT College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India 2021-03-25 Automated Sign Language Interprepter Using Data Gloves
3rd International Conference on Intelligent Communication Technologies and Virtual Mobile Networks (ICICV 2021) Francis Xavier Engineering College Tirunelveli, India 2021-02-04 Image Steganography using Hybrid Soft Computing Techniques - A Survey
8th International Conference on Reliability, Infocom Technologies and Optimization (Trends and Future Directions) (ICRITO) Amity Institute of Information Technology, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, India 2020-06-04 Comprehensive Review of Smart Cities using IOT
First International Conference on Advanced Technologies in Intelligent Control Environment Computing & Communication Engineering Dayananda Sagar Institute of Technology and Management, Bangalore 2019-03-19 Commodity and Forex Trade Automation Using Deep Reinforcement Learning

Awards/Recognition/Achievements/Others
  • Identified as resource person for conducting session on Software engineering as a part of IUCEE workshop conducted during 28th June to 2nd July 2010.
  • Worked as a Trainer for conducting classes on MS Access 2010 for the employees of Border Security Force, Bengaluru on 19th March 2015.
  • Taken classes for students who had placed in Infosys through Campus connect programs.
  • Classes conducted for MSc. IT students of Mangalore University.
  • Cleared Online Course on NPTEL for the subject DBMS in 2018
  • Cleared Online Course on NPTEL for the subject Outcome based Education in 2018
  • Delivered a Talk on Information Security for the BCA students of Christ College of Science and Management on 29th July 2017.
  • Worked as Advisory board member for ICRESEET-17 conference which held in Goa on 8th and 9th of April 2017.
  • Working as Editorial Board Member in the Journal of Communication Engineering and its Innovations at MAT Journals.
  • Working as Editorial board member for Journal of Information Technology and Sciences, MAT Journals
  • Working as Editorial board member for Journal of Telecommunication Study, MAT Journals
  • Working as Editorial board member for Journal of Optical Fibre Communications, MAT Journals
  • Worked as Technical Committee member for International Conference on Recent Trends in Image Processing & Pattern Recognition (RTIP2R) during Dec 2018 organized by Solapur University, Solapur, Maharashtra state, INDIA

Books Authored
  • Book Chapter Publication on "Applications of Security, Mobile, Analytic, and Cloud (SMAC) Technologies for Effective Information Processing and Management", in IGI Global, June 2018

MOOCs
  • Database Management System - 8 Weeks - NPTEL
  • Outcome Based Pedagogic Principles for Effective Teaching - 4 Weeks - NPTEL
  • Software Engineering - 12 Weeks - NPTEL
  • Leadership - 4 Weeks - NPTEL