Telangana cybersecurity summit SHIELD 25 on Tuesday to discuss curbing AI exploitation by criminals

Hyderabad: Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGSCB), Cyberabad police and the Society For Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC) is organising a two-day conclave ‘SHIELD 25’ from Tuesday to discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by criminals as a weapon of exploitation and the techniques that law enforcement organisations (LEA) will develop to combat it.

Rajesh Kumar, IPS, CEO, Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C); Bhuwan Ribhu, founder, Just Rights for Children and Dr RS Sharma, independent director, senior IAS Officer, will be keynote speakers for the two-day conclave.

Rajesh Kumar heads Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)

I4C was established by the Ministry of Homer Affairs to provide a framework and ecosystem for law enforcement agencies to deal with cybercrimes in a coordinated and comprehensive manner. Dr Sharma has been a pivotal force in shaping the country’s Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) policies.

Dr RS Sharma pioneered work on Aadhaar

Sharma is well-known for his role as the founding director general and mission director of UIDAI, where he spearheaded Aadhaar, the world’s largest biometric identity system.

Bhuwan Ribhu, a renowned legal expert and activist, who has shaped policies for child protection, anti-trafficking and women’s rights in India will speak at the conclave. His work has influenced landmark Supreme Court rulings and critical laws like POCSO and the Child Labour Amendment Act, according to a press release issued here on Monday.

Using AI in enforcing the law, protecting innocents

At SHIELD 2025, Ribhu’s keynote address on ‘AI-Generated CSEAM and Innovation in Policing’ will uncover how AI is being weaponised for exploitation—and the groundbreaking strategies to fight back.

Predictive policing, AI in the service of law enforcement etc and many more interesting topics will be dealt with in detail. It will have 40 speakers, 15 sessions, 10 panels and five workshops.

The two-day conclave also brings together leaders from technology, law enforcement and policy to tackle evolving cyber threats and enhance digital safety. The event features keynotes, panels and workshops on critical topics like child and women safety, AI-driven security and cybercrime prevention. Besides talks, panels, workshops, stalls offering an immersive experience featuring cutting-edge Technology Experience Zone, an interactive passage where delegates can engage directly with the most advanced innovations in cybersecurity.

Some of the highlights and Next-Generation AI-Powered Cybersecurity Solutions at the Technology Experience Zone include AI-Powered Cybersecurity, Next-Gen Malware Protection, Advanced Email Encryption, AI-Driven Passwordless Authentication, Payment Fraud Protection, Facial Recognition, State-of-the-Art Digital Forensic Tools, Live Simulations, Interactive AI Cyber Defence and others.

The other key focus areas for SHIELD will be Ransomware and Cryptocurrency; Deepfakes and social media; Cyber Resilience for MSME & Decoding Nation-State Actors; Protecting Women in the Digital Age; Mule Hunters, Breaking the chain; AI to Redefine Defence strategies; Securing the Supply Chain; Shielding innocence - Combatting CSEAM and VOIP Vigilantes: Internet based scams.

Summit will feature an AI-powered interactive machine

One of the biggest attractions will be the Humanoid Robo—an AI-powered interactive machine that will engage with delegates.

In addition, organisations specialising in Red Teaming and Blue Teaming will conduct live cyberattack simulations, demonstrating real-world attack scenarios and defence strategies. Apart from that, the event features keynotes, panels and workshops on critical topics like child and women safety, AI-driven security, and cybercrime prevention.