Xavier Institute of Engineering Strengthens Global Academic Collaboration through Cybersecurity Training in Burkina Faso
On June 4th, 2026, two faculty members from Xavier Institute of Engineering (XIE), Professor Dnyaneshwar Kadam and Professor Mustafa Dosani--both assistant professors for Applied Science and Humanities--arrived at Kosyam Jesuit University in Burkina Faso to Strengthen Global Academic Collaboration through Cybersecurity Training.
The professors are spending a total of 45 days at the university, engaging in intensive academic research while conducting a specialized technical training programme for local students. As part of this collaboration among the Jesuit Universities across the globe, they are delivering a six-week curriculum titled “Foundations of Cybersecurity Automation with Python.”
The programme has been designed to provide students with a strong foundation in computing and cybersecurity, progressing from basic programming concepts to enterprise-level data processing and security applications. Over a period of this course, participants are being introduced to key concepts such as environmental sandboxing, conditional defence logic, firewall packet filtering techniques, modular programming, and secure file handling practices.
The training also emphasizes advanced technological competencies, including object-oriented programming (OOP), the use of Tkinter for desktop application development, parameterized SQLite databases to mitigate injection vulnerabilities, and data analytics tools such as Pandas and PySpark.
According to the faculty members, the students; many of whom come from strong scientific and technical backgrounds, have demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm and aptitude for applying programming skills to cybersecurity challenges, particularly in threat hunting and security automation.
The programme will culminate in a capstone project presentation, where participants will showcase integrated utilities developed during the course, reflecting the knowledge and practical expertise gained throughout the six-week training.
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