Dr. Ananth Prabhu G

Dr. Ananth Prabhu Gurpur (born 3 October 1985) is a Professor in Computer Engineering at the Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru Faculty profile https://www.sahyadri.edu.in/Department/profile/224. He helped establish the Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security and Forensics at Sahyadri College, Mangalore in Coastal Karnataka, India.
Ananth is the author of several books focussing on self-development and self-help genres besides the Cybersafe Girl Cyber Safe Campus a unique program under the aegis of the national project Cyber Safe Girl 
 https://www.cybersafegirl.com/ and Glorious Bharat Series (Part 1 - 3) Glorious Bharat - Part 1 https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Glorious_Bharat_Part_1.html?id=gyfoDwAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y . Cyber Safe Girl V3 is a collection of 30 prevalent and popular cybercrimes, the precautions one can take, the relevant cyber law and sections applicable for the crimes under the Indian Penal Code, IT Act and other relevant acts, and tips to browse the internet safely and responsibly Cyber Safe Girl V3.0: Be more cyber aware https://mangaloremerijaan.com/news/cyber-safe-girl-v3-0-be-more-cyber-aware/. This portal also offers a certificate course which can be revalidated every year. Cybersecurity expert designs free online course on cyber safety https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/cybersecurity-expert-designs-free-online-course-on-cyber-safety/articleshow/78472091.cmsCybersecurity expert designs free online course on cyber safety https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/digital-india/cybersecurity-expert-designs-free-online-course-on-cyber-safety/78486785
Ananth is also a Cyber Law Trainer at the Karnataka Judicial Academy, Bengaluru, India and Cyber Security Trainer at the Karnataka Police Academy, Mysuru, India.
Ananth Prabhu grew up in Mangaluru, a district in Coastal Karnataka in a traditional middle-class Hindu family. His father is a retired banker and his mother is a He did his primary schooling at Rosario English Medium School, Mangaluru. He completed his High School and Pre University Course at St Aloysius College Mangalore. Ananth was proficient in academics and designed his own computer games from the age of 9 along with his two friends- Jayanth Kannan and Prashanth Kannan. He is also a trained tabla player - a classical Indian musical instrument. Ananth Prabhu graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum. He then went on to do an MBA in Information Technology and MTech in Computer Engineering from the Manipal University. He also holds a Diploma in Cyber Law from Government Law College, Mumbai and a PhD (Doctor in Philosophy) in Computer Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum. He further completed his Postdoctoral Studies from the University of Houston, Texas.
In 2009, along with a friend Paritosh Vyas, he developed a website smsindia4blood which connected blood donors across India through an SMS request message. The project helped many to connect to the blood donors during emergencies and this initiative was appreciated by Shri L.K. Advani, the former Deputy Prime Minister of India. 
Now, send SMS to get blood anywhere, anytime https://www.deccanherald.com/content/257477/now-send-sms-get-blood.html
Soon, get blood donor information through SMS https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/Soon-get-blood-donor-information-through-SMS/articleshow/13759909.cms
Ananth lives in Mangalore with his parents Raghuram Prabhu and Jaya R Prabhu
In 2009, Ananth joined Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management in the Department of Business Administration and is now serving as the Professor in the Department of Computer Science. He is also the Principal Investigator of the Center of Excellence for Cyber Security and Forensics an institution funded by VGST, Government of Karnataka, India. Two Sahyadri College projects to get ₹ 80 lakh grants https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/two-sahyadri-college-projects-to-get-80-lakh-grants/article32814574.ece
He started writing books on self-help, self-development genre to guide the youth, students, and the future generation through his works and motivating them. His first bestseller was ‘Little Black Book for Students’ followed by other books as detailed in the Bibliography below. 
His bestseller, ‘Little Black Book for Teachers’ was released by Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister of India in a function attended by many dignitaries including Shri Nalin Kumar Kateel Ministers release book for teachers https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/Ministers-release-book-for-teachers/article14421054.ece 
Union minister launches Dr. Ananth Prabhus 'Little Black Book for Teachers' https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=398524
In an interactive exchange with the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi in Mangalore, Dr. Prabhu also presented a copy of his book ‘ Little Black Book for Teachers’ to him. Dr. Ananth Prabhu interacts with PM Narendra Modi https://www.sahyadri.edu.in/newcampusbuzz/May2016/9may2016.html 
I Own the Monk's Ferrari, a self-help book about striking the correct work-life balance and including a spiritual search/aspect was released in 2017 by Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.I Own the Monk's Ferrari Book Release by Yogi Adityanath https://megamedianews.com/index.php/179612/up-chief-minister-releasesi-bought-the-monks-ferrari-book-in-city/ Yogi Adityanath releases Dr Ananth Prabhu’s book ‘I own the Monks Ferrari’ http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=475292 
Since 2011, he has been training the Law Enforcement Agencies in Karnataka. He has conducted over 2000 workshops on the topics:
* Cyber Safety
* Cyber Forensics
* Cyber Laws
* Motivation
* Career Guidance
He has hosted numerous talk shows and programs on various media platforms like television, radio, social media like Youtube, Facebook live etc. Career Lighthouse, a 33 episode career guidance series hosted by Ananth Prabhu is a popular TV Program in Karnataka.
‘Do not share elaborate details on social media’ https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mangaluru/do-not-share-elaborate-details-on-social-media-796892.html 
How to stay Cyber Safe - Dr Ananth Prabhu G http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=488454
Free online workshop for teachers to be held by Dr Ananth Prabhu G https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=752173
Cyber experts worried about fake legal notices doing rounds https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/karnataka-cyber-experts-worried-about-fake-legal-notices-doing-rounds/articleshow/78952427.cms
Ananth is the Director of SurePass Academy SurePass Academy https://www.thesurepass.com/about , a mentoring and coaching facility for students who have failed in their exams.
All sale proceeds of his books are utilized towards charity work and social causes.
 Forum gives first aid kits for traffic junctions
https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mangaluru/forum-gives-first-aid-kits-for-traffic-junctions-744400.html
 After Kerala and Pune, this government school in Mangaluru to also implement water bell initiative https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/karnataka-after-kerala-and-pune-this-government-school-in-mangaluru-to-also-implement-water-bell-initiative/articleshow/72121480.cms
Saanidhya School for Mentally Challenged Persons Celebrates Diwali & Childrens’ Day https://www.mangalorean.com/saanidhya-school-for-mentally-challenged-persons-celebrates-diwali-childrens-day/
Christmas Celebration in Mangaluru 2020 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/karnataka-christmas-celebrations-go-green-in-mangaluru/articleshow/79611414.cms
A shelf that provides books for needy https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/news/state/a-shelf-that-provides-books-for-the-needy/articleshow/67732334.cms
* Little Black Book For Students ISBN: 978-93-5407-398-4
* Little Black Book For Teachers ISBN: 978-93-5407-722-7
* I Own the Monk's Ferrari ISBN: 978-93-5288-365-3
* The Text Message That Killed Me ISBN: 978-93-5351-598-0
* Cyber Safe Girl ISBN: 978-93-5382-030-5
* Glorious Bharat - Part 1 ISBN: 978-93-5406-915-4
* Glorious Bharat - Part 2 ISBN: 978-93-5406-973-4
* Glorious Bharat - Part 3 ISBN: 978-93-5426-596-9
* The Samurai Who Sold His Suzuki ISBN: 978-93-5406-488-3
* My Grandfathers Planchet ISBN: 978-93-5407-863-7
* Recognized as 1 among 30 unsung heroes of India by India Today in 2019 Youth Icon: Prabhu with students of Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/anniversary-issue/story/20191230-cyber-sentry-1629809-2019-12-23 
* Karnataka District Rajyotsava Award 2020 Dakshina Kannada district to honour 38 achievers https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/dakshina-kannada-district-to-honour-38-achievers-organisations-with-district-rajyotsava-award/articleshow/78955996.cms 
* Our Neighborhood Heroes by HDFC Bank in 2020 Watch the story of ANANTH PRABHU, from Mangalore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiiwCx_UDOg
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